NEWSLETTER NO.12 THURSDAY, 9TH
MAY, 2013
WEBSITE ADDRESS is burwoodhps.vic.edu.au/
TUES, WEDNESDAY
& THURSDAY
14TH,
15TH
, 16TH
MAY
NAPLAN ASSESSMENT
FRIDAY 17TH
MAY DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
MON – FRIDAY 20TH
- 24TH
MAY EDUCATION WEEK
WEDNESDAY 22ND
MAY OPEN NIGHT
THURSDAY 23RD
MAY OPEN MORNING
WEDNESDAY 29TH
MAY INCURSION “WILD SHOW” – FOUR-YEAR OLD
KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN
FRIDAY 31ST
MAY WINTER SPORT
MONDAY 3RD
JUNE SCHOOL COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY 5TH
JUNE ICAS - SCIENCE
FRIDAY 7TH
JUNE WINTER SPORT
MONDAY 10TH
JUNE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
MONDAY 17TH
JUNE ICAS – WRITING
THREE-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN PHOTOS
TUESDAY 18TH
JUNE FOUR-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN PHOTOS
THURSDAY 20TH
JUNE VISIT BY MINISTER OF EDUCATION
REPORTS TO PARENTS
MON-FRIDAY 24-28TH
JUNE PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS.
FRIDAY 28th
JUNE WINTER SPORT – END OF TERM TWO.
DISMISSAL 2.30 PM
MONDAY 15TH
JULY COMMENCEMENT OF TERM THREE
WEDNESDAY 31ST
JULY ICAS ENGLISH
FROM THE PRINCIPAL … Esther Wood
CLASSROOM AWARDS
Prep M- Keely Chew - for an outstanding effort
with her writing!
Prep W- Tharin Jayamaha - for working really
hard on the new sight words this week. Well done!
Grade 1/2A- Mia Emmoglou – for her improved
confidence when speaking in front of her class.
Well done!
Grade 1/2E- Harrison Moody – for his amazing
diary writing and for writing 2 pages. Keep it up
you champion!
Grade 1/2T- Raphael Green – for making a great
improvement in his reading. Keep it up!
Grade 1/2WM- Rickey Atkinson – for a really
good effort to sound and write his letters.
Grade 3/4A- Amelie Field – for making links
between different mathematical concepts.
Outstanding!
Grade 3/4G- Kieren Maharaj – for always
writing beautifully. Well done!
Grade 3/4J- Belinda Young – for always putting
in her best effort with every task. Keep up the
great attitude!
Grade 3/4P- Romain Blanchot - for making
great improvement in the Times Tables Challenge.
Well done, keep practicing!
Grade 5/6 A- Elisha Punay - for always showing
an enthusiastic attitude towards her school work!
You are a pleasure to have in the class!
Grade 5/6L- Martha Saif –for being a kind and
caring classmate that is always willing to help out
everyone! Well done!
Grade 5/6M- Billy Karipidis – for always putting
in his best effort in each assigned task. Thanks for
being a legend!
Grade 5/6H – Wendy Zhang – for fantastic
writing from the perspective of Margo from
Despicable Me.
HOMECRAFTS – Jessica Cheong 56M -for
engaging fully in our kitchen class and tasting and
enjoying new and interesting tastes and textures at
mealtimes. Thanks, Jessica!
VISUAL ARTS – Erin Burns – for her
enthusiastic attitude and creative approach in
making a sculpture based on ‘Sea Life’! Excellent
work!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
DANCE FAIR VICTORIA COMPETITION
I congratulate Mrs Jennifer Whiteoak for
providing such wonderful dance opportunities for
our interested dancers.
It was the Dance Fair Victoria Competition last
Saturday night and many of our students showed
the adjudicators what they were capable of in solo,
duo and team events. Holly Pratt (solo dancer);
duo partnerships Yasmyne Chung and Lily Chan;
Holly Pratt and Siew-Ting Lim; and team
members Niloufar Simakani, Yuying Li, Enola
Zammit and Dominique Rivera. The second team
was Tahlia MacPhie, Holly Pratt, Siew-Ting Lim,
Lily Chan and Yasmyne Chung.
All students showed great sportsmanship, were
friendly to other participants and had perfect
behaviour all night.
Mrs Whiteoak was extremely proud of all of the
dancers.
WELL DONE!
PREP 2014 ENROLMENTS
It is that time of year when schools are preparing
for the following year and student numbers are
critical to the school’s staffing structure.
I would ask you to please complete the required
Student Admission Enrolment Form if you intend
enrolling your child at Burwood Heights Primary
School in 2014. This form is available from the
main office or on the school’s website. It can be
forwarded by mail if requested.
We would like to have this information by the end
of June if possible.
If you are aware of any families who may live
near you and have not enrolled, would you please
advise them of this timeline.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
NAPLAN
The National Assessment Programme – Literacy
and Numeracy is an annual assessment for
students in Years Three, Five, Seven and Nine. It
has been administered since 2008.
On Tuesday 14th
, Wednesday 15th
and Thursday
16th
May, students will undertake the 2013
NAPLAN tests.
NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four domains
of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions
(Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation) and
Numeracy. The tests show how students are
progressing in Numeracy and Literacy against
national standards for all Australian students.
An individual student NAPLAN report will be
issued by the school later this year.
MOTHERS DAY STALL
Thank you to our wonderful parents who made it
possible for our students to purchase such
wonderfully attractive gifts for their mothers.
Special acknowledgement to Mrs Stella Hewson
and Mrs Amanda Brown for their preparation
before the sale began.
The students’ joy as they surveyed the presents
was so rewarding! You made many students
happy and I suspect many mothers will be on
Sunday!
SEXUALITY EDUCATION
Thank you Mrs Claire Maharaj for conducting a
very informative parent information night on the
Sexuality Education Programme. Those parents
who attended welcomed the opportunity to
understand more what this programme entails and
to ask questions about anything they were
uncertain about.
A most profitable evening!
WANTED - DRESS UPS
It is delightful to see the students having such fun
“dressing-up” at lunchtimes when they are playing
in the Outdoor Learning Classroom. We
desperately could use some additional items for
the students to parade in and convincingly take on
the many different characters they pretend to be in
their role-play. I know we asked for “dress-ups”
last year however many of these items are well
past their used-by date now….not all, but most.
If you have any suitable items no longer in use,
we could certainly provide a home for them.
HEAD LICE
Please check your child’s head regularly for nits
or head lice. These little pesky creatures are out
once again and with everyone being vigilant we
can minimise their activity.
If you need advice please do not hesitate to
contact the office.
SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENT
REMINDER that Secondary School Placement
forms need to be returned to Burwood Heights
Primary School by May 17th
. We will then submit
all initial placement requests to the secondary
school.
Burwood Heights Primary School will be notified
in writing, by the secondary colleges of the name
of all their students who have been accepted in
Year Seven on August 16th
.
Orientation Day will be conducted for Year Six
students on December 10th
.
EDUCATION WEEK
Education Week will be celebrated in all Victorian
communities between 20th
and 24th
May.
Education Week promotes the achievements and
dedication of students, staff and the school
community.
Education Week will be celebrated at Burwood
Heights Primary School by an Open Night (school
and kindergarten) on Wednesday 22nd
May and a
Prep Open Morning on Thursday 23rd
May.
Please put these dates in your diary.
WEBSITE NEWS
Remember to check the website for news photos
and updates, especially the “What’s on” section on
the home page.
www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au
Premier’s Reading Challenge Information:
Please note that registrations for the Challenge
close on Friday, 10th
of May.
Mindi Bakokpanos
Reading Challenge Co-ordinator
Mindi Bakopanos
Librarian & Reading Challenge Co-ordinator
CANTEEN CLOSED
Due to a sports carnival at Forest Hill College
there will be no lunch orders taken on Friday 10th
May.
Asthma, Coughs and Colds: Information for
Parents and Carers
The common cold, caused by an upper respiratory
tract infection, is one of the most common
illnesses for children and adults in Australia.
Colds are more common in winter months as
people spend more time indoors, in close contact,
and can be more likely to pass on viruses that
cause the common cold.
Colds can be a trigger for asthma, and asthma
management can become more difficult for
children and teenagers attending school if they
have a cough or a cold. Ensure your child reduces
the risk of passing on coughs and colds by
avoiding coughing or sneezing on, or near other
people and that they wash their hands
appropriately after blowing their nose or handling
used tissues. Coughing or sneezing onto the inside
of their elbow instead of their hands can also
prevent the transmission of infections. If your
child is unwell, it is recommended that they stay
home and rest to reduce the chance of spreading
infections and to give them a better chance to
recover quickly.
While there is no known cure for the common
cold, symptoms such as headache, cough and
runny nose can be managed, and children with
asthma are advised to see their doctor before using
any medication, or herbal and natural remedies, as
these may react with their asthma medications.
Many cold and flu medications available over the
counter are not suitable for children and teenagers,
and some medications may also trigger asthma
symptoms, it is best to avoid these unless
recommended by your doctor.
People with asthma should avoid the following
medications if possible:
Aspirin
Ibuprofen/Naproxen (non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory medications)
Beta blockers tablets and eye drops (used
for high blood pressure and glaucoma)
ACE inhibitors (used to control blood
pressure)
Saline drops and nasal sprays may help relieve
blocked sinuses, and gargling with salty water
may help relieve a sore throat.
If cold symptoms become more severe, parents
and carers are encouraged to consult their doctor
as soon as possible for advice. Nasal sprays
should not be shared between people as this may
transmit infections and viruses.
It is also highly recommended that in the lead-up
to winter, people with asthma ask make use of
influenza (flu shot) vaccinations.
For more information on the common cold,
medications and references used in this article
please see the Better Health Channel (State
Government of Victoria) -
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au and the NPS website
- www.nps.org.au.
For further information, please contact the
Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 645 130
or email [email protected]
GARDEN VIEWS
Hello......It is possible to think of the seasons in a musical way. According to we in this part of the world 4 is nature's rhythm (4 seasons). To the Aboriginal person though there are 8 seasons in a year....half notes! Summer is like the high fast sounds and winter the slow and sombre ones. In a garden, winter works below the ground growing roots and summer fosters the above ground foods, (cucumbers), while autumn is a time of dying or harvest and spring a time of birth or growth.
As modern humans we can lose contact with the world's great rhythmical ways. Not so long ago the evening fire drew many. The word hearth, hides within it the words hear, heart, ear, art and earth. Early evening was a time for song and dance, for story and verse, all of which spoke to the emotional self rather than the intellectual...heart not just head. If you have ever joined in a folk dance or clapped along to the strong rhythms of African music you will know how quickly a smile arises.
I read somewhere how rhythm was once regarded as the secret source of joy and strength. As evidence, any dancer knows that s'he can dance all night for hours but feel exhausted by an
equivalent amount of unrhythmical muscular movement, hence the reason of the world's work songs such as sea shanties and railroad songs. The American army drill is trained to march and run to rhythmical cadences. Children love rhythm! In language it reveals itself in the rhyme, in poetry, in the limerick. Much of modern life fails to foster this means whereby simple joy can be easily and cheaply accessed.
As part of Real Life Adventures Mr Rhyder and I strive to create that artistic element, songs especially. Should you wish to belt out a tune at home with the family tribe then go to the Real Life Adventures school blog to locate the tunes. The words or lyrics will be available at the office, please ask for the songbook. Before the computer, finding tunes and lyrics was a burdensome and expensive task. These days we can all easily and cheaply access the means to foster that elixir of joy available to us via story, rhythm and song.
Perhaps a family that sings together smiles and laughs together. Yes of course it is natural to feel slightly silly and embarrassed when we first begin to imitate birds. It may be encouraging to keep in mind that the latest brain research is revealing how singing is important for proper whole brain development. Soon I am sure, I will have the chance to “sing in the rain” and do a quick shoe shuffle!
Regards Peter Le Ray.
FREE WAYS TO HELP
FUNDRAISE FOR OUR SCHOOL!!
(Plus one that’s not free, but you do get
something for it!!) We are off to a great start in the Forest Hill Chase
promotion, being the first week winners and
number one on the leader board – let’s see if we
can stay there and win cash for our school!
1. Keep receipts from ANY FOREST HILL
CHASE SHOP AND SEND TO THE
SCHOOL OFFICE – promotion runs from
Monday 15th
April to Sunday 26th
May
2013.
2. Collect the stickers being handed out at
WOOLWORTHS – sticker sheets
available from the office. Stickers available from 8/04/2013 to
9/06/2013. You will probably have to ask
for the stickers as they are not always
offered.
3. Get yourself an ENTERTAINMENT
BOOK – the books are now available at the
office or see Vicki Fahey. Books cost $65
for offers totalling over $15,000.
CAFE FRIDAY is now held in the kitchen on Fridays, straight
after drop off (9.05am).
All welcome to drop in for a coffee and a chat to
catch up
OSHClub News
After School Care Program
Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone has been having a good week so far. I'd just like to tell you about a
couple of things that are going to happen in the program from this week. Last week I said that we
have to AASC sessions starting up, we still do but there have been some slight changes to the
days. Starting this week, there will be Basketball sessions running on a Tuesday afternoon (not
Wednesday) and Circus Skills sessions running on a Wednesday afternoon (not Monday. I'll also
be introducing Trivia competitions and Science Experiment afternoons to the program each
week.
On the 24th of May, we will be participating in Australia's Biggest Afternoon Tea to raise money
for the Cancer Council. This is an invitation for all Children who attend OSHClub or have attended
in the past to bring themselves and their family along for a super fun afternoon tea. The
afternoon will be made up of lots of fun games and activities, fantastic food (Please feel free to
bring a plate of food to share) and at the same time we will be supporting a fantastic cause.
A special note to Parents: It is VERY important that you book your child/children in online if you
are wanting them to attend the program on a certain day, this can be done the morning you want
your child to attend. No one will be turned away if they aren't on the roll, but it is important that
we know numbers so that there is enough food to feed everyone, enough Staff so that all
children looked after and that we can meet everyone's medical and dietary needs on that day.
Instructions on how to book are in the “Parent Information” below.
Have a great week!
OSHC TEAM
Next Week's Activities
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
ACTIVITIES
Kid's Trivia AASC –
Basketball AASC – Circus Jail Break
Lava Lamp (Science)
ACTIVITIES
Rainbow Disco Balls (Cooking)
Hit The Square “Dog Tired”
Doorknob Sign Paper Plate
Animals Free Play
Parent Information
OSHC program phone: 0423 225 807
Coordinator: LINDSAY
Assistants: LAURA, ANTHONY, BELINDA, ANNA, BETH, POOJA, ALEX, MIKAELA, RACHELLE
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an
account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via
your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the
program.
Program Update 9.5. 2013