16 April 2015 - Park Orchards Primary School

School Council President: Mrs Levi H: 9876 5522
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2015
APRIL
Fri 17
Mon 20
Tues 21
Wed 22
Thurs 23
Fri 24
Sun 26
Mon 27
School Tennis Trial
AOM Assembly - 2.45pm
Y1 Excursion to Coopers Settlement
School Council Meeting – 7.30pm
Snack Shack Closed
Y6 Anzac Ceremony
Snack Shack Closed
Walk to School
Snack Shack Closed
Storytime - Rainbows
Anzac Assembly - 2.30pm
POPS Bunnings BBQ
Y5/6 Old Melbourne Goal Excursion
MAY
Fri 1
Wed 6
Fri 8
Mon 11
Tues 12-14
Fri 15
Hats no longer required
POPS Cross Country
Mothers Day Stall
AOM Assembly - 2.45pm
NAPLAN
Storytime - Toys
School Tours are held on Tuesdays at 9.30am
PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
Welcome back to POPS for term two, we have a wonderful
term of learning ahead planned. A warm welcome is
extended to Lachlan M in 5 Owen and his parents, Kim and
Michael.
STUDENT LEARNING
This Monday the teachers spent a day working with Lisa
Keskinen on the teaching of reading. Reading is the
gateway to all knowledge and it is crucial that we to
discover how we can engage every child in this wonderful
journey. An important part of engaging children is to model
the joy of reading, whether it is a book, a newspaper or a
magazine. Reading aloud to, and with children are very
powerful ways to engage them and I would encourage
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parents to not stop doing this once children are able to
read independently. It is also fun to discover fabulous
phrases and wonderful words together. I encourage
parents to think about their favourite childhood books and
share them with their children.
This week as part of the reporting process students will
bring their learning journals home to share. These journals
contain samples of learning tasks completed in term one in
the areas of reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and
science. Each sample has a description of the task, a
reflection from the student and an assessment from the
teacher. I encourage parents to spend time with their
children looking through the learning journals discussing
the tasks and celebrating achievements. Learning journals
are to be returned to school by Friday April 24.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Congratulations to Tessa K and Edward L who presented to
the Parents’ Association meeting on Tuesday evening about
the Young Leaders Conference they attended. They spoke
confidently and clearly articulated the benefits of the
conference and thanked the PA for their generosity in
enabling all year six students to attend the conference.
Next Monday, April 20 the SRC will conduct an Aussie of the
Month assembly at 2.45pm.
On Friday, April 24 at 2.30pm we
will hold our annual ANZAC DAY
ceremony. This has been a
tradition since 2003 and is even
more special this year with the
centenary celebration of the
landing
at
Gallipoli.
The
ceremony will be led by students and we invite members of
our community, students, parents and teachers to share
their special memories and memorabilia. We will have a
guest speaker who will share his journey to Gallipoli. I look
forward to a very special ceremony and encourage parents
to join us for the ceremony.
STAFF NEWS
Mr Martin will be on leave until April 29 and we look
forward to hearing of his adventures on the Kokoda Trail
when he returns.
Georgina Daniel
PRINCIPAL
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SNACK SHACK
TERM DATES 2015
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
29/01/15 - 27/03/15
13/04/15 - 26/06/15
13/07/15 - 18/09/15
05/10/15 - 18/12/15
NEXT
WEEK
CURRICULUM DAYS
Monday, 13th July
CURRENT NOTICES

Year 1 excursion reminder

Year 3 Camp proposal

Year 5/6 Melbourne Goal, State library,
Shrine Excursion

Year 6 Anzac Day Service Permission
Snack Shack Closed
Next week - 22-24th April
CANTEEN ROSTER
APRIL
COMMUNITY NEWS
ANZAC BADGES
We are currently selling a
variety of Anzac badges,
wrist bands and bag tags
in support of Anzac Day
on Saturday the 25th
April. Prices start from
$1 - $5 although any
donation
is
much
appreciated.
Thank-you
support.
HATS AWAY
1st OF MAY
Reminder,
please
ensure you child has a
hat until the 1st of
May. Children who
are not wearing hats
will be required to
play in the undercover areas.
for
your
Fri 17
Mrs Schaper
Wed 22
CLOSED
Thurs 23
CLOSED
Fri 24
CLOSED
Wed 29
Mrs Miles
Thurs 23
Mrs Hamilton
MAY
Fri 1
Mrs Martin
Wed 6
Mrs Baker
Thurs 7
Mrs Williams
Fri 8
Mrs Nguyen
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
Interschool Sport - Term 2
Interschool begins for Term 2 next Friday
the 24th of April at 11.30am against St
Annes Primary.
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MUSIC TUITION
Keyboard, Voice and Piano
Mrs Hunt is taking students for private
Keyboard, Voice and Piano tuition. If
you’re interested in enrolling in one of
these lessons please pick up an
enrolment form from the school
office.
Wonnies School of Music
Wonnies music are currently taking
enrolments at POPS.
ENROLMENT FORMS AT SCHOOL OFFICE
OR EMAIL: enquiries@wonnies.com.au
p. 9812 2568
Learning the piano
improves educational
outcomes!
Would you like to give your child the opportunity
to learn the piano?
Private Lessons (1 on 1) are available for
P.O.P.S students
during school hours or at your home.
Limited places are available this year.
For further information:
Joanne Siegersma (B.Mus.Ed, Melb) Ph: 94310555
Email: josieg53@gmail.com
WISE ONES
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