May 14th, 2015 Newsletter No.14 THE NFPS NEWS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY "Like” North Fitzroy Primary School - now on Facebook May Fri Tues Wed 15 15 15 18-22 19 20 Thu Fri 21 22 Mon Jun Fri Fri Mon Tue Wed Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Wed Thur Fri 25 Prep – local walk Dance Workshop Grades 3 – 6) OSHC accounts out Education Week – ‘Crack the Code with Maths’ Canteen Hot Choc Day – Grades 3-6 PJ Hot Choc Day – Prep-Grade 2 (PJ Day for ALL) Book Club Orders due back Grades 1&2 Music Excursion Walk Safely to School Day Grade 3 Swimming Begins (please note the change from the 18th) 25 Grade 2 – Reactive Chemistry 29 OSHC accounts due 5 Student Free Day – School Closed to all students 8 Public Holiday – Queens Birthday (School Closed) 9 - 19 Life Ed 10 Division Cross Country Grades 4 - 6 15 Hoop Time – Grades 3/4 16 Grade 1 Open Session 9:15 – 10:00 16 Grade 4 Open Session 2:35 – 3:20 17 Region Cross Country 17 Grade 2 Open Session 2:30 – 3:30 18 Ensemble Concert 18 Grade 3 Open Session 9:15 – 10:00 19 Prep Open Session 9:15 – 10:00 24 Grade 5/6 Open Session 11:30 – 12:30 25 Prep Grade – Production 26 Last Day Term 2 – 2:30 pm finish Mothers’ Day/Special Persons’ Stall THANKYOU once again to Megan Burges and her helpers for their efforts in preparing and running the Mother’s Day Stall last Friday. It was huge success and by the smiles on the children’s faces very much appreciated. Annual Reporting Meeting ‘Chris' thoroughly engaging talk had me reflecting as much on my own behaviour as that of my children. A very enjoyable evening! Thanks, Danny Mensingh’ Thanks for that Danny. Thankyou to Gurm Sekhon our School Council President who spoke to the Annual Report itself prior to Chris Daicos’ dynamic presentation. Based on the feedback I have received, all attendees were impressed with Chris’ ability to inform, engage and entertain on a subject that was pertinent for parents and staff alike. Despite the serious nature of the content Chris had us roaring with laughter at times. What a fabulous opportunity it was. One which I’m sure will prove more than useful to those that attended. The night was well attended. Thankyou to all those families that came along and helped make the night a success. Pauline McGrath ACTING PRINCIPAL Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au May 14th, 2015 MOTHERS’ DAY/SPECIAL PERSONS STALL – THANK YOU A big thankyou to all the parents who volunteered to help with the mother's day stall last week - Meri Hand, Lisa Klug, Kate Carroll, Alison Bruce, Meredith Silver, Catherine Shine, Sonya Camilleri, Michelle Hendricks, Carol King, Sam Morrison, Belinda Hornsby, Lucy Derum, Claudia Baini, Helen Gaebler, Anne Mullins, and Melissa Kellam. Also a special thank you to Grace, Nina and Michaela for sewing covers and wrapping gifts, and to Harry for all his help with set up and packaging. I hope everyone had a great day and received something very special! Megan. WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY The PA is coordinating Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 22nd May. This is an annual, national event when all primary school children are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. Newsletter No.14 encourage their passions and guide them to reach their full potential. At morning tea each child who has ordered will receive a hot chocolate and a surprise treat. Thank you! SCHOOL PHOTOS Those families who ordered school photos should have received them by now. Everyone who ordered a sibling photo will have seen they received an extra copy – a Mothers’ Day gift from our wonderful school photographer, Tania Jovanovic. VIS & MSAC Here are some photos from our recent excursion to the Victorian Institute of Sport and Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. 5/6 students had a great time learning about the human body and leading a healthy lifestyle. Nick Morrison-Story If you are able to assist with this event on the morning of Friday 22nd May, please contact PA members coordinating the event, Caroline Williams (0414 311 523) or Verity Campbell (0431 207 250). PYJAMA DAY JSC and the canteen have organised a Pyjama Day, Hot Chocolate & Surprise Munchie for $7 on Tuesday 19th May for Grades 3-6 and Wednesday 20th May for Prep – Grade 2. We would like everyone to wear their th Pyjamas on Wednesday 20 May and also bring in a gold coin donation for the Pyjama Foundation. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather – NO SLIPPERS. The Pyjama Foundation is a dedicated team of trained volunteers who spend one-on-one time with foster children to help them with school work, Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au May 14th, 2015 Newsletter No.14 SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH 2015 LOST PROPERTY The Science Talent Search (STS) is an annual, science based competition open to all primary and secondary students in Victoria, Australia. The STS theme for 2015 is Science of Light. There will be a meeting on Tuesday 19th May at the start of lunchtime in Evey’s room for interested students. Given the blast of winter weather lost property is now overflowing with jumpers and jackets which get shed as children warm up during the day. It seems that given the sudden cold snap that many families have not had a chance to label their winter clothing. Please either use an iron-on label or alternately a pen or better still laundry marker to write your child's name on the label. All labelled items are returned through the front office to their owners. Please visit http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts/forStudentPa rent.html for more information! The NFPS Science Team Item of the week - wallets and purses: EYT BAND FUN EYT Band is a fun program where students, selected for their skills at playing certain instruments, get to play together in a contemporary ensemble. At the end of the term, we will be going to School of Rock to perform for several other schools and teachers. We will be going with the EYT choir as well, and will perform 1 of our 2 songs with them, ‘Hold Back the River’. We are also playing ‘Cool Kids’. The Band consists of three singers, two guitarists, a keyboardist, a bassist and a drummer. Together, we form the Summersaulting Pebbles! Bethany Feik and Ella Berlowitz The Lost Property team SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS The following are the dates for school council meetings for the remainder of the year: June 10th August 12th September 9th October 7th November 11th December 9th CANTEEN NEWS CANTEEN ROSTER May Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri 18 19 20 21 22 Lyn (Aiden) Melissa (Maggie) Meri (Mietta) Emma (Archie) Anne Drew (Tyler) Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 25 26 27 28 29 Rebecca (Henry) Melissa (Andrew) Georgina (Eddie) Bernadette (Raffi) Anita (Kailen) THE ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FUNDRAISER The Entertainment Book fundraiser is happening again for 2015! Forms are attached for online ordering. Any queries, please contact Trish or Mich in the Office. Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au May 14th, 2015 YEAR 6 TO 7 TRANSITION Application forms and covering letters for students in grade 6 going to secondary school in 2015 were mailed at the end of last term. These applications are due to be returned to NFPS by MAY 22nd. If you haven’t received this package, it may be that we don’t have your correct address. Please give me a call to check the address we have on file. And PLEASE have these forms returned by the due date. Jenny Clark WANT TO JOIN A BOOK CLUB? Interested in joining a monthly book club? First meeting in June in North Fitzroy. Please call Nisha Feik 0429 419 924 for details. SECONDARY SCHOOL OPEN DAYS FITZROY HIGH SCHOOL Fitzroy High School Tours Every Tuesday at 9.30am Please ring 94881900 to make a tour booking (Cnr Falconer & Michael Sts North Fitzroy) PRINCES HILL SECONDARY COLLEGE Tours for Grade 6 students wanting to attend Princes Hill Secondary College in 2016 will be each Wednesday and Thursday To book for the tour, could parents please phone Princes Hill Secondary College on 03 9389 0600. Tours begin at 9:00am, so please arrive by 8:50am. NORTHCOTE HIGH SCHOOL School Tours in Term Two School day tours for prospective parents and students run several times per week to Friday May 22. The tours depart from our foyer at 9.15 am and take about one hour. See our website for exact dates. Please ring to book a place as places are limited (9488 2300) THORNBURY HIGH SCHOOL Newsletter No.14 MOUNT ALEXANDER COLLEGE Open Day Wednesday 20th May 2015 Student-led Tours - 9am, 11am, 2pm Information Evening – 7pm Come and see the college in action All welcome 167–175 Mount Alexander Road Flemington VIC 3031 T 03 9376 1622 F 03 9376 5232 www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au Provider Code 00861K Facebook Page: MountAlexanderCollege Twitter: @MountAlexanderC FNPS PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS For any questions about the Parents Association, or to become a member, please contact Vinu Patel (President) on 0414 789 432 or Simone Stevenson (Vice-President on 0426 257 904 or email [email protected] WALK TO SCHOOL DAY The PA is coordinating Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 22nd May. This is an annual, national event when all primary school children are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. If you are able to assist with this event on the morning of Friday 22nd May, please contact PA members coordinating the event, Caroline Williams (0414 311 523) or Verity Campbell (0431 207 250). Next Meeting: Wednesday 27th May, 2015 7.30pm at The Lord Newry Hotel Other PA News: The PA will be coordinating one event each term (see below); if you would like to volunteer to help, please get in contact with us. Term 2: Walk to School Day Term 3: Holiday film day at Westgarth Cinema Term 4: Parent Social Event Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au May 14th, 2015 Newsletter No.14 THE OSHC NEWSLETTER th May 14 2015 ([email protected]) IMPORTANT DATES: th Friday May 15 OSHC Accounts Out Friday May 22nd Ezi Debit date Friday May 29th OSHC Accounts Due Thank you Nicole Cooper OSHC Coordinator/First Aid Officer 9482 4273 between 8.15am -11am 2pm-4.30pm 9481 5860 between 11am – 2pm Tanya Maroun Assistant Coordinator 10.15 am-6.15 pm 9482 4273 DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR DISPLAY TABLE AND WHATS ON TODAY WHITE BOARD TO SEE WHAT YOUR CHILDREN HAVE BEEN UP TO. ACCOUNTS OUT TOMORROW FRIDAY MAY 15TH All accounts will be issued tomorrow morning to your nominated email address. If your email address has changed or you do not have a copy in your inbox by the afternoon please send an email to [email protected] and another copy will be issued to you. SIGNING CHILDREN IN AND OUT: Just a reminder that children must be signed into morning care by an adult, Please do not drop your children off at the gate. It is a legal requirement that they be signed in. If you are unable to sign your child in, you MUST give prior written authorisation for OSHC staff to sign your child in on your behalf. This also applies to aftercare, if you are unable to sign them out we cannot just let them walk home or go with an older child, if that older child is under 18 we MUST receive prior written authorisation. If you have further questions regarding this please contact us on 9482 4273 or shoot us an email. PREP AND GRADE 1 BAGS NOW IN THE HALL NOT FOYER: So that we can better supervise the younger children the Preps and Grade 1 children must now leave their bags inside the hall NOT in the foyer on hooks. We were finding that the younger children constantly need to go to their bags and by having them in the hall we can supervise them at all times. Grade 4, 5 and 6 children can now leave their bags on the hooks in the foyer. Thank you. Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au May 14th, 2015 Newsletter No.14 Week 6 Term 2 2015 - Remember this program is flexible and can change at any time. Free choice is provided every day Afternoon Snack 5óclock food. MONDAY 11.5.15 TUESDAY 12.5.15 WEDNESDAY 13.5.15 THURSDAY 14.5.15 Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam, Honey, Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese, Tuna, (chocolate spread & fairy bread on special days.) Lots of FRUIT. Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam, Honey, Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese, Tuna, (chocolate spread & fairy bread on special days.) Lots of FRUIT. Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam, Honey, Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese, Tuna, (chocolate spread & fairy bread on special days.) Lots of FRUIT. Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam, Honey, Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese, Tuna, (chocolate spread & fairy bread on special days.) Lots of FRUIT. Fruit and vegetables, dips and crackers. Fruit and vegetables, dips and crackers. Fruit and vegetables, dips and crackers. Fruit and vegetables, dips and crackers. SENIORS Library Inside Activities Available every day Free craft Autumn Bookmarks w/Cathy Free craft Rock Creatures/oliver Free craft. Stencil Street Art Poster w/Yann Free craft. Chess Tournament w/jack Lego, mobilo, blocks, books, dress ups, pencils, textas, tape Paper, marble run, play mats, crayons, stencils Magazines, sports equipment, board games, Gluesticks, toy cars, soft toys, chalk, GREEN TEAM DESIGN CLUB FOOTY CLUB FRIDAY 15.5.15 Chillout GAMES READING MOVIES DRAWING RELAXING CRAFT colouring in sheets, Dressups, Construction Events/Competitions Kids Clubs CHILL OUT CLUB FOOTY CLUB Outside Activities Adventure playground Asphalt Basket Ball Courts Capture the flag w/jack Basket Ball Courts Adventure playground Yoshi w/jessi Srapbook art Asphalt Basket Ball Courts Early Years Learning Framework Outcomes: 1-Children have a strong sense of identity. (Emotional, Social) 2-Children are connected with and contribute to their world. (Emotional, Social Cognitive) 3-Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. (Emotional, Social, Physical) 4-Children are confident and involved learners. (Emotional, Social, Cognitive) 5-Children are effective communicators. (Emotional, Social, Cognitive) Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au Asphalt Basket Ball Courts May 14th, 2015 Newsletter No.14 Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au THE NFPS ADVERTISEMENTS This section of the school newsletter does not reflect the values or ethos of NFPS. It contains paid advertising and community announcements AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES Green Frogs North Fitzroy Library A fun Reading Circle for kids in prep to grade three Run on the first Wednesday of every month during term time North Fitzroy Library Wednesday 4 February 4pm – 5pm For more information contact Bridget 1300 695 427 ADVERTISEMENTS CHILDCARE AVAILABLE I’m 18 years old, responsible and love looking after kids. I have my WWC and have looked after children from as little as 4 months – 10 year olds. Available for after school pick-ups and weekend work. I can give references too! I’m an ex student of Fitzroy North Primary School. Jessica Phillips 0412 678 312 I’m a second year Melbourne University student available for babysitting in the local area, experienced with children and reliable. Please contact Mollie on 0433206324. MALCOLM THE MOUSE NEEDS A NEW HOME! We are leaving Melbourne / returning to the US at the end of June and need to find a new home for our pet mouse. He is a very cute brown/ white mouse, about 6 months old, and comes with cage and all accessories. If you or someone you know might be interested, please call Helen at 0473 343 824. [Hazel, 56C] VIDEO PRODUCTION Hi, I'm a Mum with kids at NFPS and I'm also a video producer. I'm making a short video-for-web about sibling rivalry and am looking for siblings aged between 6 and 9 years old. The siblings will be needed for about 30-45 minutes on Saturday 30th May to chat about being a sibling, what they love and what frustrates them about their brother or sister. The kids will need to be naturally outgoing, chatty and be able to follow some gentle direction. Please, no shy or quiet kids. If you and your kids are interested please email me for more information: [email protected]. Many thanks, Nadia Hume AFTERCARE 2015 BABYSITTING LIST NAME CONTACT DETAILS SARAH R [email protected] 0410 420 587 JESSI 0437 475 118 BRIONY 0414 187 516 STEVEN 0422 205 767 OLIVER 0430 450 229 ANNABEL 0433 236 215 [email protected] JACK HANNAH 0430 106 133 0400 138 897 0411 452 080 [email protected] SOPHIE BRAD KAHLI LIAM YANN SARAH C 0432 688 332 0424 661 050 [email protected] 0423 307 809 0437 352 606 0449 856 531 0409 795 767 Look for your next newsletter Thursday, May 14th or on our website www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au THE NFPS ADVERTISEMENTS This section of the school newsletter does not reflect the values or ethos of NFPS. It contains paid advertising and community announcements Wednesday 27th May at 11am children across the country will be enjoying the same book in the 15th Annual National Simultaneous Storytime. This event aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books as well as promoting the value of literacy using an Australian children’s book. In 2015 the book is The Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey. Yarra libraries is very excited to be involved in this wonderful event by hosting a storytime in the Darling Gardens from 10:30am – 11:30am including of course the reading of The Brothers Quibble at exactly 11am. We would love it if your younger classes could join us for this event. We would be happy for the children to bring a snack and enjoy their recess while listening to our fun and engaging storytime. Please RSVP your attendance to this event to either Lizzie or Bridget by Wednesday 20th May. We hope you can join us. Many thanks, Bridget Gray Children’s and Youth Services Librarian North Fitzroy Library 240 St George’s Road FITZROY NORTH VIC 3068 [email protected] T (03) 9426 5661 F 9481 0223 Lizzie Gilmour Children’s and Youth Services Librarian Collingwood Library 11 Stanton Street, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3066 [email protected] T (03) 9426 5626 F 9481 0223
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