Newsletter Number 08 13th April 2015 Dear Parents, Students and Cheltenham Primary School Friends of Welcome back to Term 2! The week has commenced smoothly; with so many children wearing smiles, happy to be back with their friends, sharing holiday adventure stories and settling in quickly to school routines. A reminder to all our parents to say goodbyes at the front of the school to allow your child to make his or her way to their pegs, hang their bags and move outside to the playground area. The approach of ‘self-acceptance’ and ‘self-independence’ is a cornerstone of children’s positive mental health. The sense of independence that is gained by managing the start to the school day will build characteristics of resilience; being responsive, socially adept, capable of problem solving and development of good communication skills. Typically the independent child is able to think creatively and flexibly about problems, make plans and take action on them. They are able to ask adults for help when needed but show a sense of resourcefulness in dealing with problems. Please give your child the opportunity to demonstrate these attributes! I was greeted this morning with a very powerful ANZAC display in our school foyer and along the main corridor. Thank you to Carol Kozlowski, who spent many hours in the holidays showcasing our student art works. Please come along and join us for our annual Anzac Day Ceremony on 27th April. This traditional ceremony involves all children with singing, poetry, an Anzac Story musical culminating in the laying of a wreath and the playing of the Last Post. It is a very moving experience. Our children have rehearsed songs for the occasion and understand the appropriate formalities of the ceremony. If you have not attended an Anzac service, why not take the time to attend with your child this Monday morning in our school hall. Kind regards Margaret McIntosh Principal I also thought, as I made my around the school this morning, that the improvements to our play area that were commenced during the Christmas break and finished late last term, have added much to our school grounds. I have included some before and after pictures for your interest. SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS : 2015-2016 Following the Cheltenham Primary School elections for parent vacancies, the ballot result for positions on Council 2015-16 are: Paul Beeston, Lionel Brett, Alison Chambers and Debbie Feben. We congratulate these four candidates and look forward to their positive contribution and support, to provide the best possible educational outcomes for the students of Cheltenham Primary School. TERM DATES 2015 Term 1 - 29th January to 27th March Term 2 - 13th April to 26th June Term 3 - 13th July to 18th September Term 4 - 5th October to 18th December Important dates for your diary: APRIL 2015 Tuesday, 14th Tuesday, 21st Monday, 27th Thursday, 30th School Photo Day School Council Meeting 7.30pm ANZAC Day Assembly Junior School Concert Evening performance MAY 2015 Friday, 1st Tuesday, 5th Saturday, 9th Junior School Concert Matinee performance House Cross Country Working Bee CANTEEN NEWS Thank you to Jodi Shepherd and Kylie Johanson’s mother for helping make the children’s lunches this Friday 17th April, 10.30am – 1.30pm Jennifer Leason Canteen Manager Are proud sponsors of our YCDI Program Please support them with your custom