This Week`s Newsletter - Ripponlea Primary School

RIPPONLEA P.S.
Newsletter No. 14
25 May 2015
Our vision is for the children of Ripponlea to be global and creative thinkers who are empowered with
the skills and empathy to engage with an ever-changing world. They care, they create, they connect.
Carrington Grove, East St Kilda. 3183
School Phone: 9527 5728
School Fax:
9527 6503
Email: ripponlea.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: www.ripponleaps.vic.edu.au
May
Ripper Art
(Friday 29)
Monday 25
F – 2 Swimming
Art Attack
(Saturday 30)
*****
School Council 7:30pm
Tuesday 26
District X-Country
Wednesday 27
F – 2 Swimming
Ripper Art is our major fundraising event for the year and since 1999, it is held every
‘odd’ year, alterna ting with our school fete every ‘even’ year. It could not be achieved
without the tireless work of passionate and committed parents, who willingly volunteer
their time and skills to benefit the whole school community. Two such parents who
deserve particular mention and thanks in this regard are Andrea Rutherford and
Michelle Loft. Both Andrea and Michelle have done an incredible job combining the
talents of parent teams to produce this year’s Art Auction and Art Attack respectively.
Andrea has spent many hours planning the Ripper Art event, sourced a wide range of
material from our parent and other artists and will transform the Barrbunin into an Art
Gallery for the auction on Friday 29. Also on view and for sale will be a piece of art work
completed by your child during Art this term. Thanks Miss Kate for your support with
this.
Michelle has created and prepared hours of fun for students on Saturday 30. Amongst
other activities at the last Art Attack, students painted a mosaic wall above the taps and
a graffiti Music room sign was made and displayed. Next week we will marvel at the art
installations created by our student and parent community from recycled materials, as
their impact on our school grounds will be significant.
*****
National Simultaneous Story Time
Friday 29
F-2 Swimming
*****
Winter Sport 4
*****
Art Auction
Saturday 30
Art Attack
June
Monday 1
Art Attack
Children’s Exhibition
Award
Assembly 3.00pm
Tuesday 2
Division X-Country
Wednesday 3
On behalf of all at RPS, THANKYOU Andrea and Michelle (and your teams of parents) for
all you have done to ensure this weekend will be a success.
Year 5/6 students and a team of staff returned safely and exhausted from their
education tour of Canberra last week. Students were given the opportunity to
participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history,
culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance
of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and
Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the
Australian Government will contribute $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics
Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school
upon completion of the excursion. This event is now embedded into our school’s
Camping program and will be held every other year for our senior students.
See you at the Ripper Art Auction and Art Attack day.
Regards, Sue Newton
Open School Tour for
Foundation 2016, 9.30am
Thursday 4
‘Think you know Cybersafety’
7.00pm - Barrbunin
Friday 5
Winter Sport 5
Monday 8
Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday 9
PUPIL FREE DAY
Friday 12
Winter Sport 6
Mon 15 – Fri 19
RPS Science Week
Monday 22
School Community Partnerships
While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is
all about.
Angela Schwindt
Friday 26
Last day of Term 2
2:15 ASSEMBLY
2.30pm Dismissal
School & Community Partnerships
Connecting school and home to support children's learning outcomes.
PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
Kids and Cyber Safety – What You Need To Know
Thursday 4th June, 7.00pm in the Barrbunin
NEW SNACK SHACK POLICY
YOU CAN’T ORDER MORE THAN TWO SERVES OF ANY HOT ITEM
You can order more than two things, if you like, but only two of any HOT item
(i.e. chicken noodle soup and fruit toast).
We hope this will reduce congestion and waiting times.
Entertainment Books
Don’t forget to get your new Entertainment Book now!
Lots of great savings including all new 10% off David Jones vouchers
Go to www.entbook.com.au/182775g to order your digital or book version.
Or pick one up at the office today. Only $65 for HEAPS of savings.
And current users – don’t forget your 2014/15 book expires on 1 June.
Any questions – call Roberta on 0409 144 756 or email roberta.steuart@hotmail.com
Are you eligible for the ‘new’ EMA?
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you
may be eligible for the Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF), previously known as
the EMA. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to
camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. For more
information and/or an application form please go to the school website at
www.ripponleaps.vic.edu.au or pick up a copy from the school office.
Helping Nepal ‘Brick by Brick’
Over the next two weeks the 3/4 students are organising a whole school
fundraiser, raising money to send to victims of the earthquakes in Nepal.
They have called the campaign ‘How Nepalling’ and will be collecting
donations in $5 amounts to help UNICEF rebuild communities. Students
will come around to classes each morning to collect donations, and your donation will be
shown in a creative wall display outside the office.
Look out for more information on your year blogs and around the school. Thanks in advance
for your support!
Stationery for Vanuatu
Once again we have found someone who has been able to organise
free freight to a country in need. After a disaster, one of the
priorities is to return children to some level of ‘normality’ as soon as
possible. Getting back to school is one way of not only getting
children to re-engage with their learning but also an opportunity for
them to reconnect with friends and other children.
The Ministry of Education in Vanuatu has identified a number of
priorities to get this happening. The one area I believe we are well
placed to make a contribution to is that of stationery.
There will now be another box in the hall near my office for stationery items. If you can add an item or two
- it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Linda Rippingille
RPS House Points
2015 ‘Term 2’ Update!
Last Week’s House Points
1st
Loch
2nd Carrington
3rd Orrong
4th Furneaux
13
11
09
07
Overall House Points Tally
1st
1st
2nd
3rd
Furneaux 101
Carrington 101
Loch
100
Orrong
94
Best of luck to all.
Earn as many points as you can!
Victorian Interschools
Skiing Competition
Do you ski or snowboard?
Are you in Grade 3 or above?
Calling all interested ski or snowboarding families to participate and race in the Victorian Interschools
Skiing Competition. The competition for Juniors is held at Mt Buller from Monday 24 August till Wednesday
26 August.
Last year, RPS fielded our first Victorian Interschools Ski Team, with the school proudly represented by only
1 ski racer; Saskia Dennis-Cross. This year we would love to introduce some more families to the fun of
Interschools racing. Check out the Victorian Interschools Snowsports website:
http://vicinterschools.com.au/
In the Interschools competition, there are races for Grades 3 / 4 and Grades 5 / 6, Snowboard (Grand
Slalom and BoarderX) and Ski (Grand Slalom, SkierX and Moguls). Kids can enter disciplines and races of
their choice.
Parents will be responsible for their children at all times and must always also be skiing with their child.
Entrants need to be able to confidently and competently ski or snowboard but do not need to be an
expert, fun and participation is the focus.
The school is fully supportive of entering a team, but will be taking no responsibility for supervising
students, arranging training or race entry. Parents will be responsible for all costs associated with racing
and skiing.
If you would like to hear more, please contact Julian by email: Julian@transformstrategists.com.au