No. 2 Newsletter 11th February 2016

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“SPRING GULLY PRIMARY SCHOOL - A PLACE TO BELONG”
Our Values
RESPECT – Valuing self, all others, property and the environment
FRIENDLINESS – Interacting with all others in an open and welcoming manner
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT – Striving to be the best we can
TEAM SPIRIT – Working together so we can learn from each other and all do our best
FAIRNESS – Being fair in everything we do
RESPONSIBILITY – Being relied upon to be honest, and do the right thing for yourself and the community
Principal: Mr. Francis Trezise
Assistant Principal: Mr. Brett Parkes
School Council President: Mrs. Fiona Martin
Newsletter 2 – Thursday, 11th February 2016
Principal Awards – Grades THREE AND FOUR
3/4 Lidgett - Isabella S - for settling in well into her new school and being brave in the classroom: trying new things
with new people.
3/4 Lockett - Lily M - for a fantastic start to the year. She has come to school each day with a smile on her face and
ready to work hard. Keep up the great work Lily.
3/4 McClellan - Anish S - for being an outstanding role model for his peers in the way he approaches his work and
the respect he shows towards his classmates. Well done Anish!
3/4 Purcell - Shannon V - for displaying responsibility both in the classroom and the playground. He has made a
wonderful start to the year, keep it up Shannon!
Value Tree Awards
Friendliness: Kaleb B, Cody B, Kemi D, Anouk T
Personal Achievement: Zoe D, Teleia S
Respect: Mischa F
Responsibility: Connor P
Sports Awards – Grades THREE AND FOUR
3/4 Lidgett: Lachlan B; 3/4 Lockett: Abbey C; 3/4 McClellan: Harry P; 3/4 Purcell: Lulu S
Art Award
Prep Floyd - Ciara R - Ciara created a beautiful Self-Portrait in Art this week.
Ciara worked confidently and quietly on this task. Well done Ciara.
LOTE Award
1 Daenke - Lachlan W - for his participation and enthusiasm in LOTE classes.
MUSIC Award
1 Daenke - Lachlan W - for his excellent participation in Music and an ability to keep a steady beat.
Spring Gully Primary School, 104-110 Spring Gully Road, Bendigo, 3550.
PO Box 310, Strathdale, 3550
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Email: spring.gully.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Absence Phone No. 0427840915 (SMS only)
Website: www.sgps.vic.edu.au
Diary Dates
2016
February
Friday, 12th
Monday, 15th
Tuesday, 16th
Wednesday, 17th
Thursday, 18th
7.00pm - 7.30pm
7.30pm – 9.00pm
12.00pm - 3.00pm
3.30pm - 4.30pm
5.30pm - 7.00pm
7.45am - 8.15am
8.00am - 8.30am
Friday, 19th
Monday, 22nd
Tuesday, 23rd
Wednesday, 24th
Thursday, 25th
4.00pm
7.00pm
7.45am - 8.15am
3.30pm - 4.30pm
7.45am - 8.15am
8.00am - 8.30am
Friday, 26th
Monday, 29th
Prep-2 Fresh Fruit Friday
Accountability & Management Meeting
General School Council Meeting
Grades 3 - 6 Swimming Sports
Prep students not required at school
German Club
Family Picnic – Spring Gully Primary School bottom oval
Early Morning Swimming
YMCA Breakfast Program
Prep - 2 Fresh Fruit Friday
Closing date for School Council nominations
Parent Club – Annual General Meeting
Prep students not required at school
German Club
Prep - 2 Fresh Fruit Friday
Census Day
March
Tuesday, 1st
Wednesday, 2nd
Thursday, 3rd
Friday, 4th
Tuesday, 8th
Wednesday, 9th
Thursday, 10th
Friday, 11th
Monday, 14th
Tuesday, 15th
Wednesday, 16th
Thursday, 17th
Friday, 18th
Monday, 21st –
Wednesday, 23rd
Monday, 21st
Tuesday, 22nd
Wednesday, 23rd
Thursday, 24th
7.45am - 8.15am
3.30pm - 4.30pm
7.45am – 8.15am
8.00am - 8.30am
7.45am - 8.15am
3.30pm - 4.30pm
7.45am - 8.15am
8.00am - 8.30am
7.45am - 8.15am
3.30pm - 4.30pm
7.45am - 8.15am
8.00am - 8.30am
7.00pm - 7.30pm
7.30pm - 8.00pm
8.00pm - 9.00pm
7.45am - 8.15am
3.30pm - 4.30pm
8.00am - 8.30am
9.00am
2.15pm
2.30pm
German Club
German Club
Labour Day Holiday
School Photos
German Club
Grade 6 Urban Camp
Accountability & Management Meeting
Annual General Meeting
General School Council Meeting
German Club
Easter Hat Parade/drawing Easter Raffle
Assembly
End of Term 1
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
From the Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Let’s Get Moving! – A Big Success
Thanks to all students, staff, parents and all Spring Gully community members for contributing to such a positive
start to 2016. Our involvement in the ‘Let’s Get Moving!’ performance was a great way to bring everyone together
at the start of the new school year. I thought the kids did a fabulous job learning their routines in such a short
period of time. As for the teachers, well, at least I can say they had lots of energy and thoroughly enjoyed their
performance. My absence from the performance was due to a back injury, not a case of stage fright!
Keeping in touch
Throughout the year there will be times when you need to contact your child’s teacher, Mr Parkes or myself. We
encourage open discussions at all times and would suggest that any matter, major or minor, is best dealt with
sooner rather than later. If there is something you are concerned about, unsure of or puzzled by regarding your child
we would encourage you to make an appointment with your child’s teacher. While it may be convenient to catch a
teacher before or after the school day this is certainly not the most appropriate time to have an in-depth discussion
about your child. So how do you do this? Drop a note or email to the school, which will be forwarded to the class
teacher asking them to contact you; alternatively, you can email the classroom teacher directly.
School Council Elections 2016
The Annual General Meeting for Spring Gully Primary School will be held on Monday, 21st March at 7.30pm
followed by a School Council General Meeting. Spring Gully Primary School has four Parent Member vacancies
and one DET Employee Member vacancy. The vacancies are for a two year term.
The current School Council members are as follows:
Parent Members:
Retiring at this election – Mr Jesse Gardner, Ms Teresa Biddell, Mr Mark Boyd and Ms Rachael Sanders.
Ending in March 2017 – Mrs Sharmila Cantwell, Mrs Giovanna Kerwin, Mrs Fiona Martin and Mrs Trinity
Sanderson
DET members:
Retiring at this election – Mrs Diana Devlin
Ending in March 2017 – Mrs Siobhan Garmey and Mr Mark Stevens
Executive Officer: Mr. Francis Trezise
I would like to thank our ‘retiring’ school councilmembers for their significant and important contributions to the
school community. Retiring school councillors are able to renominate for School Council if they still meet the
eligibility requirements.
What is a school council and what does it do?
All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to
set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to
directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.
Who is on the school council?
There are three possible categories of membership:

A mandated elected Parent category. More than one third of the total members must be from this
category. Department of Education and Training (DET) employees can be Parent members at their child’s school as
long as they are not employed at the school.

A mandated elected DET employee category. Members of this category may make up no more than one
third of the total membership of school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members.

An optional Community member category. Its members are co-opted by a decision of the council
because of their special skills, interests or experiences. DET employees are not eligible to be Community
members.
The term of office for all members is two years. Half the members must retire each year, creating vacancies for the
annual school council elections.
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Why is parent membership so important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction
of the school.
Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find
that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.
How can you become involved?
The most obvious way is to vote in the elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However, ballots are only
held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant.
In view of this, you might seriously consider
 standing for election as a member of the school council
 encouraging another person to stand for election.
Do I need special experience to be on school council?
No. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help
shape the school’s future.
What do you need to do to stand for election?
The principal will issue a notice and call for nominations following the commencement of Term 1 each year. All
school council elections must be completed by the end of March. If you decide to stand for election, you can
arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in the Parent category. There is
also a self-nomination category. DET employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not
employed are eligible to nominate as parents for the school council where their child is enrolled.
Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the notice of election.
You will receive a Nomination Form Receipt following the receipt of your completed nomination.
If there are more nominations received than there are vacancies on council, a ballot will be conducted during the
two weeks after the call for nominations has closed.
Remember

Ask at the school for help if you would like to stand for election and are not sure what to do

Consider standing for election to council this year

Be sure to vote in the elections.
Please contact Mr. Francis Trezise for further information.
School Council Election Timeline
 Notice of election and call for nominations – Friday, 12th February
(Distributed with the newsletter today)
 Closing date for nominations – Friday, 19th February at 4.00pm
 Ballot papers prepared and distributed (if required) – Friday, 4th March
 Close of ballot (if required) – Friday, 11th March at 4.00pm
 Vote Count (if required) – Tuesday, 15th March
 Declaration of ballot (if required) –Tuesday, 15th March
 School Council meeting (elect office bearers) – Monday, 21st March at 8.00pm.
Michael Grose Parenting Ideas
This week I have included an article titled “The many faces of independence.” I hope some of you find parts of this
information useful.
Francis Trezise
Principal
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
From the Assistant Principal
eSmart School
Spring Gully Primary School is a registered eSmart school with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. An eSmart
school is a school where the smart, safe and responsible use of information and communications technology is a
cultural norm. Students, teachers and the wider school community are equipped to embrace the best these
technologies can offer, while being savvy about the pitfalls.
For more information about eSmart schools visit www.amf.org.au
Technology in the Home
In the newsletter each week this term there will be information for families about technology in the home and
‘cybersafety’ for children. We are living in an age where technology is a huge part of all of our lives – this applies
to our kids too!
It’s important that parents are as informed as possible so that they can have conversations with their children and
support them as they engage online. The newsletter articles will come from three main sources which are highly
reputable; eSmart, Common Sense Media and eSafe (the Australian Government Site).
www.amf.org.au
www.commonsensemedia.org
www.esafety.gov.au
This week’s topic:
How Much Screen Time is OK for my Kid(s)?
Setting screen-time limits -- and helping kids moderate their own habits -- are all about finding the right balance for
your family's needs and lifestyle.
Kids are spending more time with screen media -- and at younger ages -- than ever before. But there really is no
magic number that's "just right." What's more important is the quality of kids' media and how it fits into their -- and
your family's -- lifestyle. Pay attention to how your kids act during and after watching TV, playing video games, or
hanging out online. If they're using high-quality, age-appropriate media; their behavior is positive; and their screentime activities are balanced with plenty of healthy screen-free ones, there's no need to worry.
If you're concerned about heavy media use, consider creating a schedule that works for your family. This can
include weekly screen-time limits, limits on the kinds of screens they can use and guidelines on the types of
activities they can do or programs they can watch. Make sure to get your kids' input as well so the plan teaches
media literacy and self-regulation and use this as an opportunity to discover what they like watching, introduce new
shows and apps for them to try, or schedule a family movie night.
- Common Sense Media
Head Lice
Schools have ongoing issues with head lice. Anyone can get head lice. People get head lice from direct hair to hair
contact with another person who has head lice.
I have provided some important information attached to the newsletter for the treatment and control of head lice.
This information includes finding head lice, treating head lice, the life cycle of head lice, regulations and
prevention. I encourage all parents to read this information, and to regularly check your child’s head.
http://docs.health.vic.gov.au/docs/doc/088E58959DDC091ACA2579B800202AFA/$FILE/headlicepam.pdf
Medical information
In order to provide a safe and secure school environment, it is very important for you, as parents or guardians, to
inform the school of any medical issues relating to your child, or children, that you feel we should know about.
Thank you to those who have already done so. If there are any changes, or new medical conditions arise throughout
the year, the school should be informed.
If your child suffers from asthma, we do require an up to date Asthma Plan specific to your child. If you think it
necessary, relevant asthma medication can be kept in our security room in a labelled container.
If your child carries their Asthma medication with them each day, their classroom teacher needs to be informed.
If your child suffers from any allergies we do require specific information and action as required.
All Anaphylactic students need to provide an up to date Anaphylaxis Action Plan and relevant medication to be
kept at school. All staff are trained in the use of EpiPens each semester.
If you require any information about medical issues please see me.
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Autism Spectrum Australia – Positive Behaviour Support Workshop
Please find attached to the newsletter a flyer with information regarding a support workshop being run for parents
and carers by Autism Spectrum Australia. This is a free support workshop being run in Bendigo on Wednesday 16th
March – Friday 18th March. If you would like further information please feel free to contact me.
Social Worker & Chaplaincy Services
Kim Collins, social worker and play therapist, will continue to work in our school each Thursday and on a Tuesday
(when required).
To access this service free through Medicare, a current Mental Health Plan is required.
Please contact Kim on 0431047322 or if you have any questions about what the service involves please see Francis
or myself.
Barb Miller is the Chaplin at Spring Gully Primary School and works as part of the National School Chaplaincy
Program. Barb provides students and families with pastoral care, looking after specific needs of students providing
spiritual and emotional support. Barb is available on a Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information about this
service please feel free to see me or pick up a brochure at the office.
SGPS School APP
Would you like to be informed about important information at Spring Gully Primary School via your Smart Phone?
Simply search for Spring Gully Primary School in your Android or Apple store. This app is a free download and
will allow up to date notifications direct to your phone. Functions include easy access to our school newsletter,
class blogs, individual class notifications and excursion arrival times to name a few.
Our school App has the ability to sort and filter the information you receive. To turn these filters on, go to your
App, click the ‘More’ button (bottom right hand side of the App), then click ‘Setup’. Simply turn on the filters you
are interested in. Be sure to click on the ‘Classroom Info’ menu and include our Specialist classes too!
Brett Parkes (Assistant Principal)
parkes.brett.b@edumail.vic.gov.au
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Specialist Staff Information
German News
.
German club started up this week. It was great to see some familiar faces and meet some new families. It was also
great to have Mr Daenke and Ms Hall helping out. We talked about starting school in Germany and each child
made a mini Schultüte (school cone). We also listened to stories, sang songs and played some games. Any student
from Prep, 1 or 2 is welcome to attend German Club. They must attend with a parent or grandparent, and younger
or older siblings are welcome too. German Club is held every Wednesday from 3.30pm - 4.30pm in the library.
The prep students also received a Schultüte to take home from the Grade 6 students this week. Parents are welcome
to drop into the German classes after lunch on Mondays (Prep Poulton) and Tuesdays (Prep Floyd).
Dakota and Ciara
The Preps receiving their Schultüten from the
Grade 6 students.
Frau Woodward
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Let’s Get Moving
Repeat Notices
From the Principal
Children’s Photos for the Media or Web Page
On occasions, we have journalists attend the school who wish to photograph children for articles; we publish photos
in the newsletter or on our Web Page. We are currently seeking information on students whose photographs are
NOT to be published. If you do not wish your child’s photograph to be included, please complete the slip and
return to school as soon as possible, alternatively reply via email at your earliest convenience. It is assumed that if
you do not complete this form then we have permission to ‘responsibly’ use your child’s photograph.
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Kids Club
‘Kids Club’ classroom will continue again this year. This room is made available to children to use during
lunchtime each day and provides an alternative to traditional playground activities. Kids Club is fully supervised
and a range of stimulating activities are made available. Current activities include chess, air hockey, foosball,
painting, construction and drawing. Kids Club will be held in the portable next to the Music room and will open
Monday, 15th February.
Help Wanted – Sick Bay Linen Laundering
We would like to have a roster of parent volunteers who will take responsibility for laundering the linen from the
sick bay. This will involve collecting the linen from the sick bay on Friday afternoon, laundering it over the
weekend and then remaking the sick bay bed on Monday morning. With enough volunteers this will require you
being prepared to launder the linen perhaps once per term. If you are able to assist, please fill in the slip on today’s
newsletter and return it to the office. Last year we had many volunteers enabling each volunteer parent to be on two
or three times for the year. It would be great if we had a similar response in 2016.
Administration News
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. $125 per
year is paid for eligible primary school students. Payments are made directly to the school and are tied to the
student.
Parents or legal guardians are required to submit a new CSEF application form each year.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the fund, a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a registered Government or nongovernment Victorian primary or secondary school must:
on the first day of Term one, or;
on the first day of Term two;
a) Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004, that is, be the holder
of a Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner
Concession Card (PCC) holder, OR
b) Be a temporary foster parent, and
c)
Submit an application to the school by the due date.
Parents who receive a Carer Allowance on behalf of a child, or any other benefit or allowance not income tested by
Centrelink, are not eligible for the CSEF unless they also comply with one of (a) or (b) above.
Application forms should be completed and lodged at school by 29th February 2016, as payments are made from
March.
Application forms are available for download or printed copies are available at school.
Thank you to those parents that completed their application form on Booklist Collection Day.
Specialist Staff Information
PE / Sport News
During the first term of the school year, Spring Gully Primary School will conduct an Early Morning Swimming
Program for students from Grades Three to Six. Students will participate every Tuesday and Thursday morning
from 7:45am to 8:15am at the East Bendigo Swimming Pool. The cost of the program will be $2 for children
without a season ticket. Children with a season ticket will be free of charge.
Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from this activity.
The focus of the program will be to improve fitness, stroke development and general participation in swimming.
This is particularly beneficial for those preparing for our swimming sports and for those wishing to be selected to
represent SGPS at the Bendigo School’s Swimming Carnival. Children will participate in lap swimming and
parents are encouraged to join in. If your child is not a confident swimmer and cannot swim across the pool with
ease, parental supervision is compulsory.
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Senior School Swimming Sports
On Tuesday, 16th of February we will be conducting our Senior School Swimming Sports for all children in
grades 3 to 6. The Sports will be held at Bendigo East Swimming pool from approximately 12pm to 3pm. A bus has
been organised to transport the students. They will participate in their age group in a number of timed or untimed
swimming races, varying in lengths (depending on the child’s competency level).
Fun and participation will be the main focus of the day and students do not need to be confident swimmers, nor
display correct stroke technique to take part. They will be able to choose the races that they would like to go in.
Novelty games in the small shallow pool will be organised for less confident swimmers to allow for maximum
student participation.
House points will be awarded for each event your child participates in, including novelty games. Winning students
of the timed, full length (50m) races may then be selected to represent the school at the upcoming Division Schools
Carnival (depending on their time and correct stroke technique). Students will also have a ‘free swim’ if time
permits.
An information sheet has been sent home with all students. All return slips on this note need to be brought back to
school as soon as possible.
Michael Smith (PE Co-ordinator)
Music News
Instrumental Music Tuition - Drums
David Dewar (ANZCA EXAMINATIONS INSTRUCTOR GR 1-8)
David can prepare students for exam preparations from beginners to advanced levels in the ANZCA system,
incorporating study of pieces, technical work and aural training.
But the main thing David likes to teach students is to have fun.
The only requirement for new students is a set of drumsticks and a clear display book.
David currently teaches at Catholic College& his own Music School at 198 Queen Street, Bendigo.
He has been playing drums professionally for 15 years in several current top 40 cover bands doing regular work
every week.
His current cover band is Clockwork Orange.
Drum Lessons are $20 for a half hour lesson.
Please contact David on 0409 452 732 or 0408 691 835 for further information.
If you are interested in your child learning one of these instruments at school please enquire at the office for further
details.
Merle Hopman (Music Specialist)
Parent Club News
To kick off the new school year we would like to invite you all to a family picnic
to get to know each other and to welcome new families into our great
community. The picnic will be held at Spring Gully Primary School's Bottom
Oval on Wednesday, 17th February from 5.30pm - 7.00 pm. BYO everything.
Flyers have been sent home today.
Our AGM will be held on Monday, 22nd February at 7pm in the school staff
room. An expression of interest form will be sent home next week.
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Return Slips
Children’s Photos for the Media or Web Page
No Consent for 2016
This form needs to be returned only if you want your child’s image restricted.
Parent Name: ____________________
Name of child/children
1: _________________
Grade
_____
2: _________________
_____
3: _________________
_____
4: _________________
_____
I do not want my child’s image to be included in the following media (tick as appropriate);

School Newsletter

School Web Site

Local Publications eg. Bendigo Advertiser, WIN TV.
Signature: __________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Sick Bay Laundry Roster
I am willing to be added to the Sick Bay Laundry roster for 2016.
Name: __________________________________
Signature: _______________________________
Community News
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584
Spring Gully United Soccer Club
2016 Season Information Night
Neangar Park Golf Club looking for players
For our Junior Golf Summer Program
Every Saturday 2:30 pm
When: 17 February 5:30 - 7:00pm @
Stanley Avenue clubroom in Spring Gully
Committee members will be present to answer any questions
about the new season, how to register online and any club
associated enquiries.
Note: this is not a registration night, but is an opportunity
to ask questions. All registrations are done online.
To register go to www.myfootballclub.com.au.
Meet at the club house at Averys Road, Eaglehawk
Session runs approximately 2:30pm till 5:30 pm
5 hole, 9 hole short & 9 hole comps
Boys and Girls aged 5 – 16 years
Parent helpers are welcome
New Merchandise
This is also a chance to pick up your club merchandise for the
new season. Shorts, socks, warmup jackets, hoodies, caps.......
Equipment is available to borrow on day
Swap or Drop
If you have any old boots or unwanted club gear laying around
please feel
free to drop it off on this night. The Committee would like to
offer
all our club members the opportunity to swap or pass
on unwanted gear to other members.
$3 per session – No ongoing commitment is required
Come give it a go you’ll love it
For further info contact Jason Roberts 0439370737 or
Michelle Weston 0439665580
Phone: 54437230 Fax: 54415584

No. 2 Newsletter 11th February 2016

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