Newsletter Number 12 13th May 2015 Dear Parents, Students and Cheltenham Primary School Friends of The students have learnt how to select the most correct answer when faced with multiple choice questions; strategies to identify misspelled words and incorrect punctuation as well as strategies for solving various problems and equations. All our children applied themselves well during this preparation phase, enabling them to sit the ‘real’ NAPLAN tests with greater confidence and persistence. A strategic approach such as this requires a lot of organisation. Thank you to Mrs Tanya Wells our NAPLAN Coordinator and the members of the Year 3 and 5 teaching teams for your preparation and dedication to the children during this time. Student results (Australia wide) are expected to be released towards the end of Term 3 or early Term 4. One of the highlights of Monday’s assembly was the presentation of the House Cross Country trophy to Cullen and individual trophies to the boy and girl champions in each age group: 9/10, Charles D. and Lily H.; 11 year old: Coen U. and Star W.; 12 year old, Lachie B. and Sophie C. by Dr Andrew Lemon from the Bayside Therapy Group. As educators, sometimes we are asked how parents can best prepare their children for NAPLAN. From my perspective the best preparation you can do is to ensure that your child is well rested before the tests (a good 10 to 11 hours sleep) and that they eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the tests. Your child will do their personal best if they are well rested and have brain food to start their day (like most of us ). Andrew generously awarded each of our Cross Country champions a movie and discount voucher for services at the Bayside Therapy Group (directly across the road from the school). Andrew and his fellow members at Bayside Therapy are committed to helping children fulfil their potential health and wellbeing so that they may achieve their goals. Their multidisciplinary team includes osteopathic, massage, naturopathic and kinesiology services. Working Bee Thank you to Mr Brett Page for coordinating an energetic team of 15 to complete a comprehensive list of scheduled works compiled by Mr David Senior at last Saturday’s working bee. The school looked amazing when I arrived on Monday. Our working bees are such a testament to the collective efforts and community spirit at CPS. We are delighted to welcome the Bayside Therapy Group to our community partnership family and look forward to a continuing and strong association with the group. If you would like to learn more about the care and services they provide, please review the following link: www.baysidetherapygroup.com.au In conclusion, I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day last Sunday. I would like to acknowledge our PTFA for the lovely Mother’s Day stall they conducted for the children last week. It provided many special moments seeing the care and attention the children took to select that ‘perfect’ gift for their beloved mothers. NAPLAN This week the children in Years 3 and 5 are sitting their NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy) tests. The children are completing standardised tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling & grammar) and numeracy. [A] mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled. ~Emily Dickinson Our dedicated teachers in Years 3 and 5 have been preparing their classes by completing practice tests, previous NAPLAN tests and participating in timed writing sessions. Ms Bronwyn Morgan (Assistant Principal) Regards, Bronwyn LIBRARY NEWS Important dates for your diary: MAY 2015 Friday, 22nd th Wednesday, 27 JUNE 2015 Tuesday, 2nd Monday, 8th Tuesday, 9th Friday, 19th PTFA Second Hand Uniform Shop PTFA Lapathon/Colours Day PTFA AGM 7.30pm Queen’s Birthday Holiday Pupil Free Day PTFA School Disco CANTEEN NEWS Please note that the CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED for lunch orders and canteen sales week 5: 14th and 15th May and week 6: 21st and 22nd May. Jennifer Leason CANTEEN MANAGER PUPIL FREE DAYS 2015 Tuesday, 9th June Friday, 18th September Monday, 2nd November TERM DATES 2015 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 Simultaneous Story Time 27th May at 11am. In just two weeks we will join half a million other readers when we read The Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey here at Cheltenham Primary School. Book Fair this term! Each year Cheltenham Primary School library holds an annual Book Fair as a fundraising activity. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books will motivate them to read more, and like most acquired skills, the more children practice reading, the better readers they become. We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and experience a celebration of reading that provides families the opportunity to get involved in a universal mission: “encouraging kids to open a world of possible”. Book Fair dates Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th June Shopping hours open ALL DAY (9-5) Wednesday, 17th June. Orders are welcome too! Book Club orders will arrive next week Isobel Rose LIBRARY TECHNICIAN YOU CAN DO IT AWARDS ‘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! NUDE FOOD – EVERY WEDNESDAY Build a nutritious, rubbish free lunch for a healthy body and a healthy planet! Nude Food is food without excess packaging. This reduces the amount of rubbish that needs to go in bins to be sent to landfill. Durable, reusable containers are a great way to bring food. Thank you. Alana Gadsby and the SRC 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 Kitchen Classroom Winner Jayden B Zoe L Brodie B Zac L Sienna D Jordy M Piper V Charlotte L Abbey G Amelia H Sachin M Sam K Ben F Ella L Caity E George R Sam A Eden A Oj T 3/4B Kate T 3/4B Photographs from our ‘Once Upon A Time’ Junior School concert are now available for purchase. Photographs are $1.50 per print and will be available for purchase until the Wednesday, 20th May. Come and see the display in the foyer and fill out an order form. Orders can be given to the office or to your child’s classroom teacher. HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS On Thursday 7th May the Grade three to six students walked to Cheltenham Park to participate in the Annual School Cross Country Carnival. The 9 and 10 year olds ran 2 kilometres and the 11, 12 and 13 year olds ran 3 kilometres. It was a successful carnival with everyone putting in a great effort and we saw some terrific results with boys and girls earning points for their house in some difficult weather conditions at times. The Champions on the day for the 9/10 boys was Charles D (3/4D), for the 9/10 girls was Lily H (5B), for the 11 boys Coen U (5A), for the 11 girls was Star W (5B), for the 12 boys was Lachie B (6B) and for the 12 girls was Sophie C (6B). The top eight boys and girls from each age group will represent Cheltenham Primary School in the Kingston Division competition held on Wednesday 20th May at Mentone Grammar Playing Fields, Keysborough. The carnival results were in 4th place Courtney (Blue), in 3rd place was Le Page (Green), in 2nd place was Wilden (Yellow), and congratulations to Cullen (Red), for winning the competition. A massive thanks to all parent helpers who offered their time, staff, students and all those involved with the carnival and well done to all the boys and girls for pushing themselves and achieving great results. Mr Hayden McLennan PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER