Newsletter Apr 14 2015 - Chilwell Primary School

Chilwell Primary School No. 2061
“Learning for Life”
Gavan Welsh - Principal
313a Pakington Street, Newtown, 3220.
Telephone: (03) 5221 2738 Fax: (03) 5221 8191
Office Hours: 8.30 am. to 4.30 pm.
Admin Email: chilwell.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Web site: www.chilwellps.vic.edu.au
School Council Email: schoolcouncil@chilwellps.vic.edu.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChilwellFoodFair
Out of School Hours Child Care Program Coordinator (0417 014 973)
NEWSLETTER No. 9 – 1 5TH APRIL 201 5
Apr 17
Fri
Apr 24
Fri
Apr 25
Sat
Apr 29-May 1
May 5
Tues
May 6
Wed
May 10
Sun
May 11
Mon
May 12-14
May 18-22
May 20
May 21
May 27
Jun 1
Jun 3
Jun 15-19
Jun 17-23
Jun 19
Jun 24
Sept 15
Nov 2-4
Wed
Thurs
Wed
Mon
Wed
Fri
Wed
Tues
District Cross Country, Fyansford Common
Canteen lunch orders – new options for term 2
Chilwell ANZAC Service 2.30pm.
All Schools ANZAC Ceremony, School Leaders
ANZAC DAY
Gr.5 Maldon Camp
(advance notice)
Grs.3-6 Chilwell Athletics – Landy Field
Network Meeting - Gavan
Mother’s Day (brekky in bed for Mum)
Council Meeting 7pm.
NAPLAN – Grs.3 & 5
Education Week
2016 Prep Enrolment Week
Winter Lightning Premiership – Footy & Soccer
REPORT WRITING DAY – PUPIL FREE
Winter Lightning Premiership – Netball & T.Ball
School Photos
Network Meeting - Gavan
Planning Week
Life Education
Mid-Year Reports home
3-way Interviews (Teachers, Parents, Students)
Concert
(advance notice)
Gr.4 Lady Northcote Camp. (advance notice)
Dear Families,
 Holidays: All have returned from the first term holidays refreshed and ready
for another big term. This term will have a number of highlights and dates to
remember including:
 Years 3 and 5 undertaking the annual NAPLAN Assessments (May 12-14)
 Our school athletics day - (May 5)
 Report Writing Day - (May 21)
 Reports and 3-way interviews - (June 24)
 School photos - (June 1)
 Year 5 Camp, Maldon – (April 29-May 1)
 Food Fair: With only one week before the end of term I did not have a lot of
opportunities to congratulate all on a wonderful Fair. It was a terrific community
event. Personally, it was great to catch up with many past students and
families all enjoying being back at school.
The strength of any school is multi-pronged but the support and involvement of
parents in their child's education is a great benefit - mostly to our children.
Parents who are involved know more about what is happening, can share
experiences with their children and the children want parents involved!
The financial benefit, $48,500, is terrific but the pride in being able to operate
an event of this magnitude is a great reflection of our school and it's
community.
 Kids Raffle result: Congratulations to the following children who were the
excited winners of the Kids Raffle drawn at the assembly on the last day of
term 1.
Greta Thiele 5ML
Stella Rose 2JS
Chloe Philip 0JS
Winner of the Easter Egg raffle was Kim Hamilton.
 Easter Eggs: I realise this occurred last term, but I just wish to again highlight
the positive effect the Easter Eggs have of our senior citizens. We read some
responses from the recipients at assembly but I want to again thank families for
their generosity and thoughtfulness. I received many cards addressed to the
school and individual students, all expressing many thanks.
 Hats: In line with the Anti-Cancer recommendation we will be asking all
children to wear their broad rimmed Chilwell hats until the end of April. We live
in a great country but the effects of the sun’s rays dictate we all take care
during our time in the sun.
 Mothers’ Day: All in the family are aware that this important day is fast
approaching. Now what to give Mum for all those years of support? AN
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK of course.
The 2015-2016 Entertainment Book has just been launched and is for sale for
$55.00 through the office from next Monday.
For those of us who have purchased previously, we are aware of the savings
on cafes, restaurants, hire cars, accommodation etc. If you are not aware of the
range of benefits, we have a display copy of the book in the foyer.
 Birthdays. Happy birthday to the following students who celebrate their
birthday next week.
Thurs 16th Apr
Sat 18th Apr
Sun 19th Apr
Mon 20th Apr
Tues 21st Apr
Wed 22nd Apr
Katie K
Elivia A
Sophie B
Clare A
Jade S
Edwina R
Rohaan J
Sophie B
4JM
3KH
6SW
1AE
3KH
4JS
6SW
1RP
Regards,
Gavan Welsh, Principal
Anzac Day Commemorative Service
On Friday 24th April we will be holding a special commemorative service to
remember the ANZACs who fought in World War 2. As it is the centenary of the
landing at Gallipoli, we would like to extend an invitation to the grandparents and
great-grandparents of our students, to attend our Chilwell ANZAC service.
We will be holding an afternoon tea in the multi-purpose room at 2:00pm, to be
followed by our service at 2:30.
Parent Contribution
A reminder to parents that this payment was due in February.
Statements will be sent home this week. It would be appreciated if
outstanding amounts could be paid as soon as possible.
Thank you to the families who have already paid.
(Please contact Gavan Welsh if there are any difficulties with payment)
Entertainment Book - $55.00.
Valid from June 1st 2015 – May 31st 2016
Great Mother’s Day Present. Get your copy now.
A display book in the office foyer for interested families to peruse.
Please enquire at the office to purchase a book.
Canteen news……. NEW OPTIONS FOR TERM 2 – see below
Orders must be into the office by 3.30 pm. Thursday – no late orders will be
accepted. Lunch will be provided on Friday.
Lunch options are as follows :
OPTION 1 Pulled chicken, lettuce roll, chips, apple, chocolate donut
OPTION 2 Ham, lettuce & chutney roll, chips, apple, red jelly delight
OPTION 3 Cheese & Bacon Roll, chips, apple, chocolate crackle
Each option $5.00
Canteen Roster – Fridays – 1.00-1.30 pm.
HELP REQUIRED !!!
Fri 17th April
Fri 24th April
Fri 1st May
Please try to arrange a swap if you cannot attend on the day rostered & let office
know of swap.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Canteen Helper – Fridays 1.00-1.30pm.
Name ________________________________________ Ph.________________
Dates NOT available _____________________________________________
Numeracy Information….
What is Numeration – an understanding of number concepts, specifically those
understandings and skills needed to model, name, write, read, interpret and use.
The Di Siemon Professional Development day reinforced the need for children to
use the skill of subitisng to help develop numeration. Subitising is being able to
recognise groups of collections without counting and incorporates part/part/whole
relationships. ie. 3 and 3 and 2 is 8
At each year level children are practising subitising by:
Grade Prep:
We are using flash cards to practise subitising. The children say
the number of dots they see then discuss strategies of ‘how they knew’.
Grade One:
Grade one is practising subitising with dots up to 12. The
children are shown a variety of cards with number dots on them very quickly –
one/two seconds for each cards. The children are expected to say the
numbers/dots they see on each card. We want the children to articulate the
strategy they used, ie. 12 is ten and two more, 6 is double three. Discussing
strategies used in Numeracy is a very important skill which children need to
develop.
Grade Two:
We are learning to ‘chunk’ information and seeing parts in the
whole. A strategy we are practicing is to look at the dot pattern for five (for
example) and be aware that this can be seen as four and one, or three and two.
We are also using domino patterns to capture this idea of subitising. Students are
learning to see each side of the domino as individual dots and then both sides as
"one group". Using dominoes is a fun and easy way to practise subitising at home!
Grade Three/Four:
The children in Grades 3 and 4 use dot dice in many of
their warm up games and activities. Being able to quickly visualise and add
groups of dots together reinforces strategies in working with numbers. An example
of a warm up game being played in year 4 at the moment is Around the World.
Two children roll a dot dice each, they need to add the dot dice together and then
come up with the double. The learning focus is about doubling numbers but it also
reinforces the ability to subitise and quickly add numbers together. Card games
also play an important part in developing these subitising skills.
Grade Five:
Grade 5 and 6: will be using subitising as a part of our warm up
to get students visualizing and thinking about number. This will happen as a part
of our warm up to LAF (Learning & Assessment Framework) groups that are
beginning in term 2. The LAF groups will help students develop their ‘multiplicative
thinking’ and will strengthen their ability to problem solve effectively using a range
of strategies.
Grade Six:
The grade 6 students are subitising 3, 4 or more number and dot
cards that are require very quick response times using the team board. We are
using dice from the “Nelson learning objects” on the team board to play a variety
of games requiring mental calculations on numbers. These numbers could be
fractions, decimals or whole numbers. Students have been given a “short cuts”
help sheet which explains a variety of strategies that will assist mental calculations
like doubling, halving, multiplying by 4 and 8, multiplying by 10 , 100 and 1000.
Each day students will be engaged in quick mental arithmetic games that will
reinforce these skills
School House Athletics - Parent Helpers Desperately Needed.
(Return to office A.S.A.P.)
The success of our Athletics Day is greatly dependent on parental assistance, so
we are asking if you can give us a hand at Landy Field on Tuesday 5th of May.
We need parents to assist with the 8 events - marshalling, time keeping, judging
as well as scorers and/r as part of the soup & slice team.The day will go from
being great to the greatest with your assistance. Please complete and return the
slip below if you can help.
Thanks for your support - Peter Blackall (Physical Education/Sport)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Athletics Helper – I Can Help.
Yes, I can lend a much needed hand at Landy Field on Tuesday 5th May.
Name: _____________________________ Contact No. ___________________
Child/ren’s name ___________________________ Grade/s: ______________
Last year I helped with _____________________________ & would be happy to
do it again.
I can help between (tick your preferred times)
9:00 -12pm
12noon - 3:00pm
9:00 - 3:00pm
slice & soup team
2015 School House Athletics - For Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
On Tuesday 5th of May, the school will be holding its School House Athletics
Carnival at Landy Field, from 9:00am. to 3:00pm.
The cost of the bus fare and hire of Landy Field for the children will be $6.00 per
child – permission form will go home next week.
Parents and guests are warmly welcome to come along and see all the action
throughout the day. Please check next week’s newsletter for the timetable of
events.
Important information.
• Clothing. This is a HOUSE sport so house colours should
be worn if possible. This adds to the spirit of the day.
• Be prepared – warm clothing (tracksuit), coat (wet weather), T.shirt/shorts for
activity.
• All children are expected to participate and all will earn valuable points for their
house.
• Please ensure that your child brings a cut lunch, snacks and drink.
• Children who suffer from asthma are expected to have and be responsible for
their inhalers.
• Correct footwear ie. sports’ shoes (no spikes).
Please feel free to come and watch to help and encourage your child efforts
during the day’s activities.
Traditionally, hot soup and slices have been supplied by a team of
wonderful parents for the staff and helpers on the day. It would be very
much appreciated if someone could take on the co-ordination of this task
this year. Please contact the office ASAP if you can help.
Thank You - Peter Blackall (Physical Education/Sport)
House Colours.
Marnock: Red
Balyang: Blue
Bareena: Green
Riversdale: Yellow
District Cross Country Team 2105
Congratulations to the following students who will compete on Friday the 17th of
April at Fyansford Common.
Girls 10 Years
Mia Kemp, Hannah Phung, Chloe O'Brien, Georgia Phung, Eden Nadorp-Goddard,
Daisy Bain, Phoebe Knight, Daisy Bain & Tegan Line
Boys 10 Years
Kane Reid, Michael Rudd, Ted Bain, Jack Jelenko, Lachlan Bliss, Xavier Lindsay,
Noah Pitout, Seb Dell’Oro
Girls 11 Years
Bella Marles, Anna Ward, Charla Kurul, Greta Thiele, Holly Andrews-Stacey,
Eliza Thiele, Piper Mensch & Lykeira Shannon
Boys 11 Years
Archie Bain, Sam Condie , Harry Porte, Seb Alvarez De Toledo, Calum Dell'Oro,
Tom Ross, Will Rixon & Darcy Lane
Girls 12/13 Years
Alice Young, Ella Hill, Annie Lee, Sophie Budge , Maggie Gilby, Missy Braley,
Ashton Dunn & Anneliese Walsh
Boys 12/13 Years
George Chomley, Arvin Sadeghinad, Liam Wylie, Thomas O'Brien, Declan Mackie,
Aidan Stynes, Max Temple & Jack Linguey
Some Silent Auction items are still available. Contact the office if you are
interested in any of the items – “first in / best dressed”.
Item
Health Balance Initial Acupuncture consultation & 2 consultations
Health Balance Initial osteopathic Consultation
Club Exec 1 month membership
Contours Female Gym 1 month membership
Surf World Museum Family Pass – 2 adults/2 kids
Collections for Women White Soludos espadrille size 36
Collections for Women Bensimon Canvas Trainers size 37 white
Tran PCD International laptop computer bag
Crackerjack Kids School Readiness Voucher – 4-6 years
Clifton Spring Golf Club Meal Voucher
Lost Property
Lost property is located on the shelves outside the
Reading Recovery room, which is in the
Junior wing.
Please ensure all school items
(jumpers, hats, lunch boxes and drink
bottles) are clearly labelled.
Value
Buy
Now
$235.00
$85.00
$100.00
$50.00
$79.00
$25.00
$69.00
$70.00
$30.00
$286.00
$50.00
$25.00
$15.00
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
$100.00
$20.00
Chilwell P.S. Outside School Hours Care
Term 2 – April 2015
To book or cancel care please call Chloe on 0417 014 973
Wednesday 15th Apr
Thursday 16th Apr
Friday 17th Apr
Monday 20th Apr
Tuesday 21st Apr
Design your own house
Origami
Leaf print painting
Colouring competition
Making pom poms
EFTPOS facility is available – for payments over $10.00.
Form available at the office or from the OSHC.
All accounts should have been finalised and must be $0 or in credit by
end of term 1 otherwise placement of your child in term 2 will be
suspended until the account is fully cleared.
IMPORTANT!!! We encourage families to keep their account in credit.
Just a reminder to all those who have a permanent after school booking. If
unable to attend please cancel before 2.30pm. to assist staff and avoid session
fee. Thanks – OOSHC Staff.
3-WAY PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT INTERVIEWS.
In readiness for the PTO logon to secure an interview, if you have
changed your email address since February – please complete the
form below & return to the office asap.
Parent Name _____________________________________
Email address _______________________________________________
2016 Prep Enrolment Week
Monday 18th May-Friday 22nd May 2015
Interested prospective Prep parents are welcome to visit and see Chilwell in
action at any time. However, during Enrolment Week we have organised an
informational tour program.
DAY SESSIONS:
Tuesday, 19th May
9.30-10.30 am. Tour
Thursday, 21st May
2.30-3.30 pm. Tour
EVENING SESSION:
TUESDAY, 19th May
7.00-8.00 p.m.
Venue – Prep Rooms (follow the signs)
The assembly point for these tours
is the foyer.
Entry is via the front door facing
Pakington Street.
Mr Gavan Welsh, the School
Principal accompanied by some of
our senior students, will conduct the
tour.
Mr Gavan Welsh and the Prep
teachers will explain the Prep
programs and procedures.
The session will be followed by
Question Time.
You are then welcome to stay and
join us for supper.
Eligibility for school:
Children are eligible for enrolment if they turn five (5) years of age on or before
30th April 2016. At Chilwell, we will accept enrolments at any time during the
remainder of the year if places are available. To assist with planning for 2016
(particularly grade and staffing arrangements) we ask that parents wishing to enrol
their child call into the school between 9.00 am. and 4.00 pm. during Enrolment
Week. We require proof of age (eg. copy of Extract of Birth Certificate) for your
child and a completed Immunisation Certificate (available from the City of Greater
Geelong Offices or Medicare website).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year 2016 Enrolment.
Return only if this affects your family.
Family Name _____________________________________________
1.
We will not be at Chilwell in 2016.
2.
Sibling enrolling in 2016. Child’s Name _____________________
Name of Pre-School/Kinder ______________________________________________________
Chilwell Primary School
UNIFORM ORDER FORM @ 1/2/2014
Child's Name:……………………...………..……………………………………………………Date:…../…../…..
Grade:……………………
Phone:………………………………………………
Price
Size Quantity
Polo Shirt – Short Sleeve (Royal Blue with White Collar)
Child - size 6 to 16
$ 26.00
Adult - size 16 to 26
$ 30.00
Polo Shirt – Long Sleeve (Royal Blue with White Collar)
Child - size 6 to 16
$ 28.00
Adult - size 16 to 26
$ 33.00
Crew Neck Windcheater (Royal Blue - Round Neck)
Child - size 6 to 16
$ 27.00
Adult - size 12 to 26
$ 36.00
Rugby Top (Striped with Piping & White Collar)
Child - size 6 to 16
$ 50.00
Adult - size 16 to 26
$ 57.00
Polar Fleece Vest (Navy Blue)
Child – size 6 to 16
$ 38.00
Adult – size 14 to 20
$ 38.00
Track Pants (Navy Blue with Pockets & Double Knee)
Child – size 6 to 16
$ 22.00
Adults
$ 28.00
Track Pants (Navy Blue - Boot Leg)
Child – size 6 to 16
$ 27.00
Adults – size 14 to 26
$ 34.00
Shorts (Navy Blue - Twill)
Child - size 6 to 16
$ 26.00
Adults - size 14 to 26
$ 26.00
Shorts (Navy Blue - Rugby Knit Unisex)
Size 6 to 26
$ 21.00
Hats - (Navy Blue Wide Brimmed + Logo) Compulsory - Sunsmart Policy
Size: Small - Medium - Large
$ 11.00
Reader Bag - (Compulsory for Preps)
$ 10.00
School Bag - Back Pack
$ 43.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
(Circle)
Lay-by
Cheque
Cash
Make cheques payable to: "Chilwell Primary School"
PAYMENT WITH ORDERS IS PREFERRED
Amount
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Eftpos
1. Navy Cords and Girls blue & white check dresses can be purchased from retail
outlets.
2. Parents are encouraged to donate second hand uniforms to the Uniform Shop.
3. A kilt order is issued early in Term 1 - samples will be at the office.