Newsletter May 12 2015 - Chilwell Primary School
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Newsletter May 12 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.13 – 12TH MAY 2015 Apr 27-Jun 9 May 12-14 May 14-15 May 15 Fri May 18 Mon LSL Helen Jellett Replacement Kathy Smith NAPLAN – Grs.3 & 5 Prin Conference. Gavan & Scott Report Writing Child Care booking form due Office renovations commence Secondhand uniforms for sale – at assembly May 18-22 Education Week 2016 Prep Enrolment Week May 19 Tues 2016 Prep Tour 9.30-10.30 2016 Prep Parent Information Evening 7-8pm. New Athletics Day Grs.3-6 – Landy Field May 20 Wed Winter Lightning Premiership – Footy & Soccer May 21 Thurs Preps Grandparents/Special Friends Day 9-11am. 2016 Prep Tour 2.30-3.30 Numeracy session 2.30-3.30 May 22 Fri Education Week Open Session 9-11am. Numeracy focus May 26 Tues Division Cross Country – Eastern Gardens May 27 Wed Winter Lightning Premiership – Netball & T.Ball May 28 Thurs REPORT WRITING DAY – PUPIL FREE (NOTE CHANGE OF DAY) !!!!!!!!! Jun 1 Mon School Photos Jun 2 Tues Preps visit Stinton Ave shops – 11.30-1.30pm. Grs.3/4 Badminton Clinic Jun 3 Wed Network Meeting - Gavan Jun 4 Thurs Grs.5/6 Badminton Clinic Jun 8 Mon Queen’s Birthday Holiday Jun 10 Wed Cybersafety Teacher/Parent Session - details later Dear Families, NAPLAN WEEK: This week the year 3 and 5 children are sitting the National Assessment regime (NAPLAN). The children will "sit" the assessments in their normal classroom environment. We can all help these classes by: Not interrupting them during the assessment times. If your child is in years 3 and 5, have them at school on time and support them by ensuring a good night’s sleep and support them if they are anxious. We want them to do their best, nothing more. Welcome: We have welcomed the Gratton Usher family to the school community. Elisa joins 5SJ and Thomas (2JS). I am sure we will all welcome the family to our school. School Athletics: Please note that the back-up day for our cancelled Athletics meet is Tuesday May 19. Hopefully all our generous helpers are available on this date. Figures crossed for a sunny day! School Council: Last night our Council met to discuss and listen to reports etc. This included: Correspondence Reports from Curriculum, Principal, Finance and Facilities. Discussion on Chaplaincy for terms 3 and 4. The decision was to again fund the employment for the remainder of the year. Thank you for your input into this decision. Cleaning Contract for 2015/2016. We also welcomed Deb Fisher to her first meeting as a Staff Rep. At the moment Council membership is: President – Ben Woodman Vice President – Phil Joyce Secretary – Mark Alexander Council members: Jason Renshaw, Rob Hamilton, Shaun Sleep, Scott McCumber, Sarah Jeffreys, Deb Fisher, Gavan Welsh. Thank You: This week I would like to send a thank you to all our families, extended families and community for the countless hours given to support our students and the school. We are extremely grateful for this support in all its forms. Hearing reading, helping with Numeracy homework, fundraising, giving feedback and support to staff etc. The support we get is given by many and is varied in its nature - thank you for all of it. Report Writing Day: Please note that our Report Writing day has been ratified by Council for Thursday May 28. Child care is available on that day (numbers permitting). Please contact Chloe in Out of School Care or the office to make bookings. (Care on this day is separate from before and after school care) Enrolment Week / Education Week: What a busy week we have next week! Please take the opportunities outlined below to be a part of your child’s education : Tuesday 19th : Prep 2016 Tour at 9.30. Hopefully the word has filtered out that the opportunity to look over our school for new and existing parents begins today. Tours will start in the staffroom with a brief overview followed by tours of the school in action. Tuesday night: A session will be held in the Prep rooms at 7.00-8.00pm to outline the school’s program etc. This is predominately to give an opportunity for those who cannot make the day tours. We have speakers covering aspects of the school’s operation. Thursday 21st : The last tour for 2016 Preps starts at 2.30. Again we will be meeting in the staffroom before having a look at the school in operation. Friday 22nd : Open session from 9-1am. will allow our present families the opportunity to join in the education of their child. All are welcome into the classroom to be part of the normal exciting day at Chilwell. If you or families you know have a child who will turn 5 before April 30, 2016 could you please pass on these details. Birthdays. Happy birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthday next week. Thurs 14th May Fri 15th May Sat 16th May Mon 18th May Wed 20th May Olivia C Michael R Arvin S Julian C Kalani d George C Sam J Harley B 2CB 4JM 6PD 6PD 5ML 6SW 0JS 5ML Regards, Gavan Welsh, Principal Additional calendar dates: Thurs Grs. 3-6 Cybersafety session – am. Grs.5/6 Badminton Clinic Jun 15 Mon Council meeting 7pm. Jun 15-19 Planning Week Jun 17-23 Life Education Jun 19 Fri Mid-Year Reports home Jun 24 Wed 3-way Interviews (Teachers, Parents, Students) Sept 15 Tues Concert (advance notice) Nov 2-4 Gr.4 Lady Northcote Camp. (advance notice) Jun 11 School Photo Day – MONDAY 1ST JUNE Envelopes have been sent home today outlining the various “Parent Choice” packages available. These range from $25.00 to $49.00. All students must present their own envelope to the photographer on the Monday, even if the money is included in their brother or sister’s envelope. Please include correct money – No change available on Photo Day. All students will be included in the class group photograph. Family photos can be made on request – obtain a Family Photo envelope from the office. Only children who present a family photo envelope on the Thursday will have a family photo taken. These range from $10-$20. Please have your children dressed in school uniform for the photos. Please ensure that the photo envelope is returned to school by Wednesday 27th May. NOTE: Cheques should be made payable - “Southern Cross MSP”. Family concessions apply – please read envelopes carefully. All enquiries should be made to Southern Cross Master School Portraits on 5222 6747. Photos will be taken in the morning so please ensure that your child is at school on time to avoid any disappointment. NAPLAN Implementation 2015 The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests for the Years 3 and 5 students will be conducted this week. The results of the tests will provide information for teachers and parents about a child’s performance in Literacy and Numeracy and will be used, in conjunction with our school based assessment, to support our teaching and learning programs. As detailed below the tests have to be conducted at specific times and it is essential that the children in Grades 3 & 5 arrive at school promptly at 8:55am to allow adequate time for the introductory activities and the test itself. Children who arrive late to a testing session or are away will be required to sit the test at another time during the week. Timetable Wednesday 13th May Thursday 14th May Between 9:00–1:30 Between 9:00–11:00 Reading Numeracy If you have any concerns with regard to this information could you please contact either Gavan, Jason or me as soon as possible. Kim Hamilton and Jason Cole, NAPLAN Co-ordinators TERM 2 PLANNER The planning day at the end of Term 2 enabled the teachers in all learning units to meet and plan out activities for this term. Pop the relevant days and activities on your calendar at home. Hopefully, this forward notice also assists your budgeting and also gives parents an update and forward warning of expenses. Grade Prep Theme Community Community Community Subject AusVELS Associated activity Approx. Date of Activity Anticipated costs Literacy Maths Literacy Chilwell Library visit Stinton Ave walk Grandparents Day 28th April 2nd June 14th May nil $3 nil P.E P.E District Cross Country House Athletics $5 $6 Inquiry- History Bollard Excursion 17th May 19th May (new date) 8th May Grades 1&2 Grades Sport 3&4 Sport Inquiry Grades 5&6 Sport Sport Sport P.E P.E P.E District Cross Country House Athletics Winter Lightning Prem 17/4/15 5/5/15 20/5/15 or 27/5/15 $6 $5 $6 $6 est Knitting for a Cause You are invited to come along to the Art Room each Tuesday lunchtime, starting on Tuesday 12th May, to learn how to knit. We will be knitting small squares to make blankets for homeless members of the Geelong Community. We hope to highlight the issue of homelessness by Yarn Bombing some of our school structures at the end of Term 2. Please sign up to be a part of this on the Sign Up sheet outside the Art Room. Bring your own knitting needles and wool if possible. Once you have learnt how to knit, we will be using a ‘pay it forward’ system, so you can teach someone else. If you have a grandparent who knows how to knit, please invite them to come and be part of this too. Hot chocolate will be provided for knitting participants, tea and coffee will be provided for Grandparents. From Melissa (Chaplain), Mrs Fisher and Mrs McLaren Congratulations to the following students for receiving a YCDI award for RESILIENCE. 0OD 0JS Isaac Robinson Olivia McCombe 0KW 1RP Ava Hall Emma MirandaWilliams Charley Stephens Genevieve Dennis 1AE 1WH 2CB Ella Borthwick 2JS Thomas Gratton Usher 3KH Staci Holmes 3JC Oscar Phillips 4JS 5ML 4JM Aoife Stynes 6PD Lochie Allen Bella Marles 5SJ Cooper Hayes 6SW Jono Fisher Arvin Sadeghinad Parent Contribution A reminder to parents that this payment was due in February. Statements have been sent home. It would be appreciated if outstanding amounts could be paid as soon as possible. Thank you to the families who have already paid. (If you are experiencing difficulty with payment, contact Gavan on 52212738 to discuss payment options) Division Cross Country Championships Congratulations to the following students who will be representing Chilwell at the Geelong North Division Cross Country Championships on Tuesday 26th May at the Eastern Gardens, Geelong. More information to follow. Age 9-10 Years 9-10 Years 9-10 Years 9-10 Years 9-10 Years 9-10 Years 9-10 Years 11 Years 11 Years 11 Years 11 Years 11 Years 12/13 Years 12/13 Years 12/13 Years 12/13 Years Gender Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Name Jack Jelenko Kane Reid Seb Dell'Oro Mia Kemp Hannah Phung Georgia Phung Eden Nadorp-Goddard Archie Bain Sam Condie Isabella Marles Anna Ward Greta Thiele Arvin Sadeghinad George Chomley Alice Young Ella Hill New 2015 House Athletics Day for Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6– Tuesday May 19th! On Tuesday 19th of May, the school will be holding its School House Athletics Carnival at Landy Field, from 9:00am. to 3:00pm. 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. HELP!! Traditionally, hot soup and slices have been supplied by a team of wonderful parents for the staff and helpers on the day. With the change of day we now need someone to co-ordinate this task as the parent is now unavailable to work commitments. Please contact Peter Blackall or the office ASAP if you can help. Thank You - Peter Blackall (Physical Education/Sport) House Colours. Marnock: Red Balyang: Blue Bareena: Green Riversdale: Yellow ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Athletics Helper – I Can Help. (Please Return to office ASAP) Yes, I can help out at Landy Field on Tuesday 19th of May. Name: ________________________________ Contact No: _____________________ Child/ren’s name ___________________________ Grade/s: ____________________ Last year I helped with __________________________________ and would be happy to do it again. I can help between (tick your preferred times) 9:00 -12pm 12pm -3:00pm slice and soup team 9:00 -3:00pm Athletics day - 2015 time table – Tuesday 19th May at Landy Field Time 9.00 100m 200m High jump Shot put Long jump 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls 10.00 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 10.30 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 11.00 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 11.30 11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 12/13 boys 12/13 girls 1.30 Rest 11 girls 12/13 boys 12/13 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 11 girls 11 boys 12/13 boys 12/13 girls 9 boys 12/13 boys 12/13 girls 11 girls 12/13 boys LUNCH 12.00 1.00 Discus 800m run in age groups - anyone can enter and earn a point for their house. 9.30 12.30 Triple jump 12/13 boys 12/13 girls 9 boys 11 girls 12/13 boys 12/13 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls 11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 boys 11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 2.00 House Relay Teams 2.30 Finish 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. Prep Grandparents/Special Friends Morning On Thursday 21st May, the Preps are inviting their Grandparents or a Special friend to come and visit any time between 9am and 11am. The Preps are looking forward to showing their loved ones their classrooms and the great work they’ve been doing. Hope to see you there! Celebrating Public Education in Victoria 17th – 23rd May, 2015 2:30 – 3:30 Thursday 21st May Numeracy Information Session How is Numeracy Taught at Chilwell? Focus on: Place Value Addition/Subtraction Tables Facts Other Areas 9:00 – 11:00 Friday 22nd May Whole School Open Morning Numeracy Focus 2016 Prep Enrolment Week. Tours of the school. Tuesday 19th May 9.30-10.30am. and Thursday 21st May 2.30-3.30pm. Information Evening Session: Tuesday 19th May 7-8pm. *Sign in at the office, collect your visitor’s pass, then take a walk around to see the school in action. Special Invitation You are invited to attend a Numeracy Information Session on Thursday 21st May to learn how Numeracy is taught at Chilwell. This session will attempt to share updated and modern theories in teaching Numeracy. Please indicate below if you will attend this session. If you have a question that you would like answered please write it below so this question can be answered. Please Return by Monday 18th May I ________________________________________ will attend the Numeracy Information Session on Thursday 21st May. I would like to know _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Chilwell P.S. Outside School Hours Care Term 2 – May 2015 To book or cancel care please call Chloe on 0417 014 973 Wednesday 13th May Thursday 14th May Friday 15th May Monday 18th May Tuesday 19th May Finger knitting Musical games Sponge painting Movie & popcorn Making honey joys EFTPOS facility is available – for payments over $10.00. Form available at the office or from the OSHC. 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. Canteen news……. 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 – 1.15-1.30 pm. HELP REQUIRED !!! Fri 15th May Sam Visser Kirsty McColl nd Fri 22 May Sally Stansmore Caroline Wells th Fri 29 May Fri 5th June Kirsty McColl Pauline Braniff th Fri 12 June Sam Visser th Fri 19 June Sally Stansmore Sue Grigg th Fri 26 June Cate Wilson Please try to arrange a swap if you cannot attend on the day rostered & let office know of swap. Secondhand Uniforms sales on Monday 18th May There are lots of items for sale. Time – 3.15 till 3.45pm. We are expecting delivery today of new uniforms that have been on order for some time. Back orders will be completed as soon as they are received. Grade Prep, One & Two Stars of The Week.... Matilda Allen, Hannah Renshaw, Bridie Whitcher, Jade Barwick, Milla Alstin Will Farnell, Lily Mulroyan, Audrey Dickens 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 _________________________________________ Last year the Scholastic Book Fair proved very popular with parents and students so we have rebooked it for Education Week – next week. On sale will be a large range of books and activity sets as well as smaller sundry items. Books for sale are usually popular titles published by Scholastic. Prices are consistent with what you would pay if buying from a book shop or from the Book Club. The Book Fair will be situated in the library and will be open for browsing and sales after school next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3.30 till 4.30 pm. If you are able to assist with Book Fair sales on any of the 3 nights, we would be most appreciative of your help. If you are available to volunteer an hour of your time, please fill in the attached form and return it to the school office this week. Looking forward to seeing you next week at the Book Fair. Rosemary O’Donnell and Deb Fisher. ................................................................................................................................... Book Fair Volunteer Name: ................................................................ Ph. ………………………….. Parent/Guardian of ............................................... ... from Grade ................. Yes! I will be able to help out with Book Fair Sales on the following afternoon: o Tuesday, 19th May, 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. o Wednesday, 20th May, 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. o Thursday, 21st May, 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. CYBER SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION…. Robbie Noggler, Leading Senior Constable Youth Resource Officer, will be running a Parent Information Session on Wednesday June 10th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Multipurpose Room. Robbie will be discussing the cybersafety issues that we, as parents and carers, need to be aware of in order to keep our children safe in the online environment. Robbie will also visit our 3,4,5 & 6 community to talk to about cyber safety. He will discuss cyber bullying, digital footprints, being safe online, bystanders, using social media sites, some safety tips, meta data and the importance of using devices near parents. Attending this session is a good way to keep up to date with what our children are exposed to online. If you plan to attend, please register your name at the office so we can provide adequate seating. We look forward to seeing you there! Cathy Burns 2016 Prep Enrolment Week Monday 18th May-Friday 22nd May 2015 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Pupil-Free Day Child-Care Program – Report Writing Day THURSDAY 28TH MAY - 9am. – 3.30pm. At Chilwell Out of School Hours Child Care Venue NOTE: Normal Before School Care – 7.30-8.45 am. and After School Care 3.30-6.00 pm. will operate – NORMAL RATES & Child Care Benefits APPLY to these sessions CCB does not apply to the day session Activities include : Cost - $35.00 per child – 9am. to 3.30pm. care. Please ensure you return the booking form below by Friday 15th May. Payment for the Report Writing Day must be paid prior to accessing the program. If you have not used the Out of School Hours Care Program before, you must complete an OOSHC enrolment form. Please see Chloe for further information. Phone 0417 014 973. Please return this slip along with payment. Thank you. Parent’s Signature ........................................................ Amount paid $____________________ Child’s Name Age/Grade Person picking up child Special dietary requests. __________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Payment by Credit Card (for amounts $10 & over) Amount: Visa Mastercard $ ……………. 3 digit Security Code: Card Number: Cardholder’s Name:………………………………………………… Expiry Date : Cardholder’s Signature:……………………………………………………………………. Reason for Payment ……………………………………………………………………….. /