Watsonia Heights Primary School 61 Henry Street, Greensborough 3088 ((03) 94354617 :www.watsoniaheightsps.vic.gov.au + :Email- [email protected]
LINKLETTER PRINCIPAL – MICHAEL KENT
ISSUE 23 DATED – 22ND December 2017 – Week 11 Term 4
Amazinglytheendofthefirsttermhasarrived.Welldonetoallofourstudentsformakingsuchafantasticstarttotheschoolyear.OurPrepsarealsotobecongratulatedonthemannerinwhichtheyhavecommencedtheirschoollife!WelldonePreps,alreadyonequarterofthewaythroughyourfirstyearofschool!!!Ithasbeengreattoseeourstudentsblossomingduringthefirstterm.Thankstoalltheparentsandfriendswhohavehelpedusoutoverthetermandalsoabigcongratulationstoourwonderfulstudentsfortheircommitmentandhardworkovertheeightweeks.Welldone!Withtheholidayslooming,IwishyouallarestfulbreakandahappyEasterweekend.Duringtheholidayperiod,asalways,childrenareencouragedtocontinuewiththeirreadingandtoenjoysomefamilyexperienceswhereconversationscancontinuetoextendtheunderstandingsandconnectionsthatchildrenreadilymake.I’dliketothankallthestaffforthewayinwhichtheyhavecommencedtheyear.Wehavemanagedtofillthetermwithsomanylearningopportunitiesandourstaffaretobecongratulatedonthewayinwhichtheysupportthestudents.WeareveryluckytohaveadedicatedteamatWHPS.Wearejustthat,ateam!Allstaffarecommittedandworkextremelyhardtoensuretheongoingsuccessofallofourstudents.Amongstotherthings,interm1ourfocusistoestablishqualityconnectionsandrelationshipsforchildren,establishroutines,developindividuallearninggoals,exposestudentsabreadthofcurriculumandensuresuccessforeachchild.
SchoolCouncilThisweektheSchoolCouncilmetandconductedourAGM.ThiswasanopportunitytosharetheAnnualReport.2017wasahighlysuccessfulyearfortheschoolwithmanyareasofwhichtobecelebrated.Theschoolmadesomeconsiderableandnotableimprovementsinstudentachievementandourschoolisleadingthewaywhencomparedtolocalandsimilarschools.Weareveryproudofourcollectiveperformances.Thesearereflectiveofourwholeschoolcommunity.Thecollectiveeffortsofourstudents,staffandparentscontinuetoprovideawonderfullearningculturethatpromotesuccess.Weareacommunitybasedschoolthathasdevelopedacultureofinclusivenessforall.Wehaveamazingstudents.Additionally,andjustasimportantly,hasbeentheextensionofourdiverselearningprogramthatpromotesahighqualityeducationinabalancedmannerthatallowsthewholechildtobedeveloped.Lookingforwardwehavesetloftyandaspirationalgoalsforourschoolandstudentsoverthecomingperiod.Imakenoapologiesforthisandbelieveinsettingahighstandard.However,inorderforustovalueaddtostudentlearningandincreasetheimpactofnewknowledge–weneedaholisticapproach.Thisincludescontinuedparentalinvolvement.Asaminimum,weimploreparentstofosteraloveofreadingwithyourchild.Readtothem,readwiththem,listentothemread,readforfun,readforlearning,READFORLIFE!Thisalonewillhaveanimpactgreaterthanthatyouwillimmediatelysee.Everyminutespentsharingaloveforreadingwillcreateaculture,modelanexpectationandallowforincreasedvocabulary,literacyskillsandaccesstolearning.Wehavemadeagreatstarttothe2018schoolyearandhavealreadymetsomeofourintendedshorttermgoalsforthisyear.Weappreciateyourcontinuedandongoingsupport.Our2018SchoolCouncilmembersare:PierreScotney(President),LeighGreenhalgh(VicePresident),RichardIllingworth(Treasurer)ShelleyGiosis (Secretary), Tracey Szymanski,Donna Leibowitz,WendyRowe,GeorginaNankervis,Mel Bradley,JamieRank,TonyRyan,JessicaRancie,AmyDavidson,AllyClarke
Watsonia Heights Primary School 61 Henry Street, Greensborough 3088 ((03) 94354617 :www.watsoniaheightsps.vic.gov.au + :Email- [email protected]
LINKLETTER PRINCIPAL – MICHAEL KENT
ISSUE 5 DATED – 29th March 2018 – Week 9 Term 1
RetiringBevBrooksBevBrookshasretiredfromteachingafteralonganddistinguishedcareer.Bevhashada30associationwithWatsoniaHeights,whichisanamazingstatisticwithinitself.Weacknowledgeandthankherforhercontributiontoeducation,toourschoolandmostimportantlytothemanystudentsandfamilieswhoselivesBevhastouchedoverhertimeteaching.Thestaff(pastandpresent)cametogethertoshareinsomestoriesofcelebrationofagreatcareer.WewishBevalltheverybestinretirement.Sheisverymuchlookingforwardtolifeafterteaching.Spendingtimewithherhusband,Wayneandtheirchildren,alongwiththegrowingbroodofgrandchildren.OnbehalfofpastandpresentWHPScommunitymembers,wesaythankssomuchtoBevBrooks!
CricketStarsWithsometurmoilsurroundinginternationalcricket,wefocusourattentionofthewonderfulperformanceoftheWHPScricketteam.Afterafantasticseason,theteammadeittothegrandfinal!Unfortunatelyfallingjust3agonisingrunsshortofavictory,theteamcanholdit’sheadhighinthewaytheyrepresentedthemselvesandformakingthegrandfinal.Wealsocongratulateallofourinterschoolsportsteamsonthemannerinwhichtheyrepresentedtheschoolthisterm.StrivingfortheHeightsinallways!Welldone.StudentLedConferencesThankstoalltheparentswhothisweekparticipatedinthestudentledconferences.Thiswasagreatwayforstudentstoarticulatetheirlearninggoalsandthussettingthefuturedirectionforthenextsemesteroflearningfocus.Weappreciateyoursupportindevelopingthelearningfocusathomeoverthecomingterm.Thanksalsotothestaffwhohavecommittedoftheirtimeandeffortinmaintaininganindividualisedapproachtolearningatourgreatschool.
CampsSportsandExcursionsFund-CSEFEligiblefamiliesarewelcomedtoapplyforfundingsupportsuppliedfromthegovernment.Apaymentof$125perprimaryschoolchildisavailedtothoseeligibleparents/guardians.FamiliesofPrepstudentswhomareeligibletoreceivetheCSEFarealsoentitledtoreceiveaPrepuniformpack.Furtherdetailsofthisprogramaredetailedlaterinthenewsletter.
StartSmartThisweek,studentsfromGrade1-6willparticipateintheStartSmartProgram.Thisprovedtobeafunandengagingwayforstudentstolearnaboutfinancialliteracy.Atanageappropriatelevelthemessageswereverypositiveaboutthebenefitsofunderstandingfinancialliteracyandthebenefitsofsaving!
SunsmartAreminderthatourSunsmartpolicyextendsuntiltheendofApril.Thereforestudentsarerequiredtheirhatsschoolinterm2until1stMay.Areminderthatschoolcommencesforterm2onMonday16thApril.Wishingyouawonderfulschoolholidaybreak.Besafeanhaveloadsoffun!!Warmestregards,Michael
StateSchools’ReliefCamps,SportsandExcursionsFund2018PrepuniformsupportFactsheetforparentsIntroductiontoStateSchools’ReliefStateSchools'ReliefworkscloselywithallgovernmentschoolsacrossVictoria.EachyearStateSchools'Reliefassistsfamilieswhoareexperiencingfinancialdisadvantagewithschoolclothing,shoesandotheressentialitems.IntroductiontotheCamps,SportsandExcursionsFundTheVictorianGovernmenthasimplementedarangeofEducationStateinitiativesthataimtobreakthelinkbetweendisadvantageandachievement.TheCamps,SportsandExcursionsFund(CSEF)wasestablishedin2015toprovidepaymentsforeligiblestudentstoattendcamps,sportsdaysandexcursions.TofindoutmoreaboutCSEFortoapplyforassistancegotowww.education.vic.gov.au/csef.StateSchools'Reliefhasreceivedadditionalgovernmentfundingsothatitcanhelpmorefamiliesneedingfinancialassistanceandensurenooneisleftbehind.ThisextrafundingisbeingusedbyStateSchools'RelieftoassistPrepandYear7studentsinVictoriangovernmentschoolswhoreceiveCSEF.Whatuniformsupportisprovided?StateSchools’ReliefwillprovideaWinterWarmerUniformPackageoranequivalentvoucherforeacheligiblestudent.ForstudentscommencingPrepin2018,StateSchools’ReliefwillprovidethefollowingWinterWarmerUniformPackage:1xRugbyTopORWindcheaterORPoloLongSleeve1xTracksuitPants1xPairofshoes(LaceUpORT-BarORRunner/Sneaker)Howcanparentsapplyfortheuniform?ParentsofPrep2018studentsmustapplyforCSEFbytheclosingdatebeforetheyapproachtheschooltoapplyforauniformpack.Applicationsmustcomefromtheprimaryschoolyourchildwillbeattendingin2018.PleasedonotcontactStateSchools'Reliefdirectlyasstaffcannotacceptapplicationsfromparents.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,orwanttoapplyforassistance,pleasespeaktoyourchild's2018primaryschool.ApplicationsforPrep2018CSEFuniformpackswillbesubmittedbygovernmentschoolsthroughoutTerms2and3,2018.Whatifparentshavealreadypurchasedtheirchild’suniforms?Eligibleparentscanselectitemsofalargersizefromtheuniformshoporretailer.AdditionalcoststoparentsWhereStateSchools’Reliefcannotsupplyphysicaluniformitemsdirectlytoparents,voucherswillbeprovidedthatsubsidisethecostofuniformitems.Thevouchercanberedeemedatyourchild'sschooluniformshoporanindependentuniformretailer,whichwillbelistedonthevoucher.Parentsreceivingvouchersmayneedtomakeacontributiontowardsthecostofindividualuniformitems.TheamountaparenthastopaywilldependontheretailpurchasepriceandtheStateSchools’Reliefsubsidy.VouchersprovidedbyStateSchools’RelieflistapproveditemsforthestudentandthemaximumpurchasevaluethatStateSchools’Reliefwillsubsidiseforeachitem.Termsandconditions
• FamiliesofPrep2018CSEFrecipientsareeligibletoapplyforauniformpackprovidedbyStateSchools’Relief.• Eacheligiblestudentcanreceiveonlyoneuniformpack.• WhereStateSchools’Reliefcannotsupplyphysicaluniformitemsschoolswillreceiveavoucherforeligiblestudents.
Theschoolwillprovidevoucherstotheparent/studenttopresentattheschooluniformshoporuniformretailer.• Vouchersarevalidfor45daysfromdateofissue.Expiredvoucherscannotberedeemedandonceexpired,anew
applicationmustbelodged.• EachvoucherspeciestheindividualitemsfundedbyStateSchools’Relief.Nochangetotheitemscanbemade
unlessthroughtheschool.ChangesmadeinstorewillnotbehonouredbyStateSchools’Relief.• AnyshortfallinitemcostswillnotbecoveredbyStateSchools’Relief.• Thevalueofthevoucherisamaximumvalueratherthananentitledamount.Ifuniformitemscostlessthanthe
statedsubsidisedamountonthevoucheranyunusedsubsidycannotbetransferredtoadifferentuniformitem,usedtopurchaseanextraitem,or,providedascashtotheschoolortheparent.
CanparentswhoareineligibleforCSEFor,whohavechildreninotheryearlevelsreceiveassistancefromStateSchools’Relief?Yes.Applicationsforparentsrequiringfinancialassistanceforuniforms,textbooksorshoesareencouragedviatheregularStateSchools’Reliefserviceswww.ssr.net.au/schools.StateSchools’Reliefonlyrespondstorequestsfromschools(notfromparentsdirectly).Parentsareencouragedtotalktotheirschoolprincipal,assistantprincipalorstudentwelfarecoordinatorabouttheirsituationandtheywillassesstheireligibility.MoreinformationForCSEFapplicationdetailspleasevisitwww.education.vic.gov.au/csefStateSchools’ReliefTelephone:0387698400Email:[email protected]:www.ssr.net.au/
Bullying – No Way! Here at WHPS we are passionate about making sure our school is a fun, nurturing and safe environment. On Friday 16th March the students and staff stood united to celebrate National Day of Action against Bullying. On this day students were involved in many discussions on what bullying is, the effects of bullying, the roles of bystanders and the difference between ‘dobbing’ and ‘reporting’. We also introduced a whole school approach to develop problem-solving strategies for our students. The Hi-5 Anti Bullying Model is a 5-step problem solving strategy that can be used in the classroom, in the playground and for perceived bullying incidents.
Step 1 Ignore Step 2 Talk Friendly Step 3 Walk Away Step 4 Talk Firmly Step 5 Report
The students took part in role plays to practise each step, brainstormed the people available for them to speak to if they are in such situations and worked hard to create a school mural reflecting the strategies. For more information on bullying please visit: https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/YourRole/Pages/For-Parents-and-carers.aspx
Watch this space for the final product!
Here are our wonderful Wellbeing leaders working on our handprint display!
AprilMonday 16th – 1st Day of Term 2 Tuesday 17th – Wellbeing Incursion Day Tuesday 24th – Prep Parents Literacy and Numeracy Session Wednesday 25th – ANZAC Day Public Holiday Friday 27th – Inter School Sport – Home V’s St Mary’s May Friday 4th – Thursday 10th – Life Ed Van at WHPS Friday 4th – Inter School Sport – Home V’s Watsonia Friday 11th – Inter School Sport – Away V’s Watsonia North Friday 11th – Mothers Day Gift Incursion – Shhhhhhh..... It’s a surprise! J Tuesday 15th – NAPLAN - Yr 3 & 5 Wednesday 16th – NAPLAN - Yr 3 & 5 Thursday 17th – NAPLAN - Yr 3 & 5 Friday 18th – Inter School Sport – Away V’s Norris Bank Wednesday 23rd – WHPS Cross Country 3-6 Friday 25th – Inter School Sport – Home V’s Streeton Thursday 31st – District X-Country June Friday 1st – Inter School Sport – Home V’s Bundoora Friday 8th – Inter School Sport – Home V’s Greensborough Monday 11th – Queens Birthday Weekend Wednesday 22th – Inter School Sport Finals
Termdates2018:Term 2: 16 April to 29 June
Term 3: 16 July to 21 September Term 4: 8 October to 21 December
WHPSSTUDENTOFTHEWEEK
For Week beginning 19th March 2018 Minnie Harper
PM Forherfantasticeffortwhenhearingandrecordinginitialsoundsduringwriting.WowMinnie,youareastar! ForstayingfocusedandwritingasensationalsentenceabouthisfavouriteFingerGymactivity.WowHarper!
Ryder Tyler
PC Foralwayshavingapositiveattitude,asmileonhisfaceandjustbeingasuperstar! Forafantasticjobwithhiswritingandusinggoldenwords-welldoneTyler!
Mabel Violet
PG ForlearningalloftheGoldenwordsandworkinghardontheRedwords. Forbeingpositiveandhavingagoatyourwriting.
Dane 1B Forhisoutstandingeffortwhenwritingindependently.GreatjobDane.
Caleb 1/2B Forworkingsoincrediblyhardtoimproveyourwriting.Ilovehowmucheffortyouareputtingintoyourstories.Welldone!
Charlie 1/2H Foralwaysshowingourvalue“individuality”inhisapproachtohislearningandrecognisingtheuniquenessofhisclassmates.
Yolotl 1/2HS Foralwaysmakingagreateffortwithallhisschoolwork.
Lucas 3/4M FormakingagreatstartatWatsoniaHeightsPrimarySchoolanddemonstratingtheSTRIVEvalues.
Kristi 5/6E Forshowingenthusiasmanddedicationtowardsthecreationofourclassproject.Yourideasdemonstratedgreatlevelsofcreativity!
3/4RWholeGrade
VisualArts
FortheirfantasticeffortduringArtdisplayingourschoolvalues.
Zac Mandarin ForhisenthusiasmandfocuswhenworkinginateamtolearnandrecogniseChinesecharactersandpīnyīn.GreateffortZac!
WHPSSTUDENTOFTHEWEEK
For Week beginning 26th March 2018 Rowen Brody
PM Foralwaysthinkingaboutthefeelingsofothersandmakingsureeveryonearoundherishappy.YouareawonderfulfriendRowen! Fordemonstratingourschoolvalueof“TEAMWORK”whenillustratingwaystoovercomesadnessduringourPATHSsession.Welldone!
Tom Sienna
PC Fornevergivingup,evenwhensomethingistricky.FantasticworkTom! Foranamazingshowandtellaboutherholiday.WelldoneSienna-you’reastar!
Harrison 1B forbeingrespectfultoeveryoneintheclassroomandalwaysputtingin100%effort.
Bailey 1/2B Forworkinghardtoimproveyourreading.Ilovehowyoureadwithexpressionandexcitement!
Mackenzie 1/2H Forallherhardworktoimproveherwritingandbuildingopeners,connectivesWowwordsandadvancedpunctuationintoherBigWrite!
Mia 1/2HS Forworkingveryhardatschoolanddoingextramathshomework.
Cody 1/2C ForhisfantasticworkduringBigWrite!KeepupthegreatworkCody.
Kayla 3/4D Forputtingherselfinthelearningpitandchallengingherselfinallareasofthelearning
Ava 3/4R Forworkingdiligentlyonher‘LittleMissKnowitall’narrativeatschoolandathome.
Lily 3/4M Foralwaysdemonstratingafantasticattitudetowardsherlearning.KeepitupLily.
Eleanor 5R Forshowingexcellentteamworkskillsbuthelpherclassmateswitheditingtheirstories.
Ava 5/6E Forawellresearchedandpresentedproject.Yourpresentationwasbothengagingandcreative.Outstandingeffort!
Callum VisualArts ForworkingsohardinVisualArtsandalwaysstrivingtodohisbest.
Flynn Mandarin ForfocusingwellandputtinginanexcellenteffortintowritingpinyinforMandarinsentenceswhencreatingapageforaclassbook.
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