Newsletter Number 09 20th April 2015 Dear Parents, Students and Cheltenham Primary School Friends of Welcome back, everyone. I hope that you were able create some happy memories with your family and friends over the break. I would like to extend a warm CPS welcome to Madison L and her family (Year 6) who have transferred to us from Stonnington Primary School. State Swimming Championships Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the State Swimming Championships to support our team: Lachie B, Lachlan S., Alex McC., Declan McC. and Rex K. as they competed in the 12/13 boy’s medley and the 12/13 4x50m. I am delighted to report that the boys achieved a fourth place in the medley and a third in the 4x50m. They were all exceptional ambassadors for Cheltenham and conducted themselves with poise and maturity during the meet. A highlight of Monday’s assembly was the short film of the event Lachlan S. created to share with his school mates. Congratulations and well done to all the members of the team! Our victorious swim team Reflecting On Anzac Day On 25 April, 1915, members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed at Gallipoli and, through their actions in the following ill-fated campaign, heroically etched the name ANZAC into the history of Australia and New Zealand. The centenary of this military action is being commemorated this year. Soldiers on both sides fought valiantly and suffered appalling causalities. And yet, today there exists a special bond between Turkey and Australia perhaps best exemplified by the poignant words penned in 1934 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, army officer (and commander of the forces at Gallipoli), revolutionary statesman, writer, and the first President of Turkey on the Gallipoli Memorial at Anzac Cove; Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now living in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours... On the pool deck, following the 4x50m relay You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well. ANZAC Day will be marked by countless ceremonies both in Australia and overseas. Next Monday our school will hold its traditional ANZAC Day ceremony to honour the spirit of the ANZACs and others who have served in times of conflict in the name of Australia. Invited guests will include members of the local Returned Services League (RSL). The RSL evolved from the camaraderie and mateship shown by the “Diggers” for the welfare of their mates during and after the First World War. This ethos of compassion and service remains today through the RSL’s tireless efforts supporting returned service people and their families and upholding the ANZAC tradition. In support of the RSL’s ANZAC Appeal we will be selling a range of badges and wrist bands this week. These range in price from $1 to $5 and will be on sale from today. Our student leaders will be visiting classrooms daily for donations and student purchases. Please help support this wonderful cause. Buy a badge and wear it with pride. Important dates for your diary: APRIL 2015 Tuesday, 21st Monday, 27th Thursday, 30th School Council Meeting 7.30pm ANZAC Day Assembly Junior School Concert Evening performance MAY 2015 Friday, 1st Wednesday 27th Junior School Concert Matinee performance House Cross Country PTFA Mother’s Day Stall Working Bee PTFA Second Hand Uniform Shop PTFA Lapathon JUNE 2015 Tuesday 2nd June Friday 19th June PTFA AGM PTFA School Disco Tuesday, 5th Wednesday 6th Saturday, 9th Friday 22nd CANTEEN NEWS A stunning display of children’s artworks in honour of ANZAC day, created by Carol Kozlowski Gandhi said ‘If we are to reach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children’. Let us hope it begins with our children. Thank you to Michelle Clark and Sarra Hayes for helping me make the children’s lunches this Friday 24th April. 10.30am – 1.30pm. Kind regards, Bronwyn Bronwyn Morgan Assistant Principal Jennifer Leason Canteen Manager PUPIL FREE DAYS 2015 Tuesday 9th June Friday 18th September Monday 2nd November You Can Do It Awards KITCHEN CLASSROOM NEWS Last week the junior students made our traditional Anzac biscuits. Please enjoy photos from PB. Getting along is the You Can Do It foundation key for this term. Getting along means working well with my classmates, solving conflicts peacefully, being sensitive to the feelings of others, being respectful and helping make my community a better place to live and learn. These students have won YCDI awards this week! Jennifer Leason Kitchen Classroom Coordinator Marco Piscioneri Garden Specialist 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 Are proud sponsors of our YCDI Program Please support them with your custom . Grade PA PB PC 1/2A 1/2B 1/2C 1/2D 1/2E 3/4A 3/4B 3/4C 3/4D 05A 05B 06A 06B 06C Mathletics Winner Lilli B Joshua S Ronin B Karlee C Sol T Daniel R Jonty R Maxx N Katie T Daisy D Poppy P Sonia R Oliver D & Avelina H Jack D Pierre N Cartiya B Wynnie K Alexis S (12C) UPGRADE ROAD CONSTRUCTION: I would like to inform our school community that road construction works will commence on 27 April, 2015, along Charman Road and continuing to Barrett Street. The works will involve installation of a major new drainage system, footpath, seating and garden beds. I have met with the construction engineer from City of Kingston and with the Project Contractor to determine the minimal impact this will have on our school operations, limiting works at both the commencement and the end of each school day. These works are expected to continue for the remainder of Term 2. Margaret McIntosh – Principal LIBRARY NEWS Scholastic Book Fair will be coming soon! Watch this space for more news. National Simultaneous Story time (NSS) is just 4 weeks away! NSS is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books. Now in its 15th successful year it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book that explores age appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum 3. Borrow or purchase a copy of the shared storybook and read it at NSS time with your family and friends. Premier’s Reading Challenge All Premier’s Reading Challenge Books are in the process of being permanently marked in our library at Cheltenham for easy student identification. All Prep, Year 1 and 2 PRC books will have a yellow ta. Year 3 and 4 PRC books will have a green tab. And Year 5 and 6 PRC books will have a blue tab. Please let your children know that if they need assistance with PRC to come and visit me at school on Monday and Wednesday Lunchtimes. By facilitating National Simultaneous Story time we aim to; · promote the value of reading and literacy; · promote the value and fun of books; · promote an Australian Writer and Publisher; · promote story time activities in public libraries and communities around the country; · provide opportunities to involve parents, grandparents, the media and others to participate in and enjoy the occasion. This year NSS takes place on Wednesday 27 May at 11am (AEST). At Cheltenham Primary School the Library will be participating in this shared event. We would love it if you could join us by sharing The Brothers Quibble written by Aaron Blabey. There are many ways you can do this: 1. Go online to the NSS website on the day 2. Go online to your local library reading time or go into your local library Book Club Lamont Book Club is working nicely now with many people finalising payments online. Thank you to all of you who participate. Cheltenham Primary School enjoys 20 % rewards on all purchases. The winner of the Accidentally Awesome Competition from Issue 2 is our own Lily P in Year 3! Judges at Lamont said her entry answered the question asked, was very well written, and her story was very inventive. Well Done Lily! Isobel Rose Library Manager the Challenge on my return. Miranda Brett PRC Co-ordinator Hope you all enjoyed the holidays and a book or two. We had some very enthusiastic readers…Congratulations to Olivia F 1/2D and Megan F 3/4B for completing the 2015 PRC – Well done!! The Challenge runs from now until the 9th September and registration is still open to students who wish to join the 2015PRC (Registrations will remain open until Friday 29th May- a copy of the registration form is available at the end of this newsletter. It is very encouraging to see a large number of Prep students participating in the Challenge this year – Well done! Thank you to teachers Miss Alana Gadsby and Miss Holly Smith for once again looking after the 2015 PRC Champions this year. They will be involved in various projects throughout the school community. I will be away from April 29th – May 15th. The PRC will run as usual so continue to send in registration forms and Student’s book records for verification. Thank you to Mrs Nalini Bradford (Satya and Indira’s Mum) for looking after the PRC during this time. Any questions can be directed to the School Office. I look forward to congratulating any students who have completed