Healthy Eating School
19.03.2015
Term 1 #4
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S
chool Council

Following the close of the ballot for the
two Parent Member vacancies on the
Hallam PS Council, votes were checked
and counted. Congratulations to Mrs Anthea Cupido and Mrs Lisa Haisila who have been elected to 
Council for 2015-2017 Terms of Office.
call a public meeting at least once a year to:
 report council proceedings
 present the annual report
 present a copy of the audited accounts, if
the accounts have been audited
keep records of decisions made and resulting
actions required.
C
anberra Camp
The first meeting of the new School Council will be
A reminder that the Canberra Camp is ontonight, in the Staffroom at 7:00pm. In all there will
ly two weeks into Term 2, departing Monbe three meetings; the Co-option meeting, the
day 27 April and returning on Friday 1
meeting to elect the Executive and the School
May 2015. This may well be our last Canberra Camp
Council meeting.
due to escalating costs, the cessation of the EMA
The School Council, as the governing body of the and the additional workload placed on staff to supschool, plays an important role in the governance port the Canberra Camp.
of Hallam PS. The Principal, as Executive Officer
The closing date for payment for the Canberra
Executive officer, ensures:
 adequate and appropriate advice is provided to Camp was today. If your child is on the list to go,
you need to ensure that payment has been finalthe council on educational and other matters
ised.
 council decisions are implemented
 adequate support and resources are provided
easons for Absence
for the conduct of school council.
Parents/guardians are required to provide
School councils:
a written reason for the absence of their
 operate within a legal framework
child or, where a child has been to the
 members are either elected or appointed by
school council or in particular circumstances doctor, a medical certificate.
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appointed by the Minister
achieve outcomes through:
 meetings and operations
 subcommittee and working parties
 engaging contractors
School councils are governed by the:
 Education and Training Reform Act 2006
 Education and Training Reform Regulations
2007.
School councils must:
 meet at least:
 8 times each year
 once per term (there is no maximum
number of meetings)
 achieve quorum for a meeting to proceed

E
nd of Term 1 2015-27.03.2015-2:30pm
Students and parents are reminded that
next Friday will be the end of Term 1. All
students will be dismissed at 2:30pm.
It is very important that parents have arrangements
in place to collect their child at the earlier time. Alternately, students can be registered with OSHClub
and attend the program until they can be collected.
T
erm 2 2015 - Monday 13 April-8:45am
Students and parents are reminded that
Term 2 will commence on Monday 13
April. Students are expected to be at
school by 8:45am.
Julie Macfarlane
Hello everyone!!
Term 1 is almost finished! Wow! We have had a
great term so far at OSHClub. We have had a
number of new entrants in to the program and it’s
AMAZING to see new faces.
As requested by the children, this week we are
having a theme of “seasons.” Every day we will be
conducting an activity on a new season such as
summer, winter and spring!
Please feel free to come and check out our program or ask any questions you may have involving
Before School Care or After School Care from the
OSH Club coordinator.
Before School Care: 7:00am – 8:45am with
Breakfast
After School Care: 3:30pm-6:00pm with afternoon tea
Terrific to hear and see the SunSmart message at
last Friday’s assembly, courtesy of Mrs Farrar’s
class…. ‘Walkin’ on sunshine…’
Our School Captains and Vice Captains
attended the City of Casey School Leaders’ Reception last Thursday night. They
met up with the Mayor, Cr Mick Morland, and
were inspired by a recent Young Australian of the
Year, Marita Cheng. A wonderful night for all.
We wish to thank all our parents and students who
have attended OSHClub this term and can’t wait to
see you all next term.
Thank you,
Katherine
OSHClub Hallam Coordinator.
Contact: 0427 802 072
Head office: 8564 9000
1800 460 870
www.oshclub.com.au
Our Canberra Parent Information Evening was
held this week, with most participants’ families
coming along to hear all about the trip. Paperwork has been handed out and needs to be back
before the end of term. Yahooooo!!! Only 38
more sleeps…...
A HUGE thankyou to Masters
Home Improvement at Hallam
for their on-going generous donations of plants to
our Kitchen Garden program. They are a welcome addition to our school.
Thank you MASTERS!!
Fundraising News!!
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Easter Egg Raffle!!
Just a reminder that our annual Easter Egg Raffle begins today!! So you only have ONE
week to sell or buy your lucky tickets!!!! The raffle will be drawn on FRIDAY 27th MARCH.
Prizes include 2 GIANT baskets of CADBURY goodies to the valued at $50 each and 3 GIANT Chocolate Easter Eggs.
If you would like extra raffle tickets please see Mrs Fenton in the office.
Disclaimer
The Department of Education and Hallam Primary School does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No
responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development or Hallam Primary School for accuracy of
information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.
CITY OF CASEY—
CASEY SAFETY VILLAGE—
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
The Casey Safety Village Autumn
School Holiday Family Fun Days Program to be held Tuesday 7th April,
Wednesday 8th April and Thursday
9th April 2015. The program will run
from 10.00am-2.00pm each day.
Activities over the three days will include visits
from Ambulance Victoria, Metro Trains, Neighbourhood Watch, Priority CPR, Masters I-Create
Craft Sessions, CFA Fire Truck and crew and
free bicycle safety checks from the Bicycle Superstore Fountain Gate. How to book: Bookings are
essential and open Tuesday 10th March 2015.
Please contact 9705 5200 to book your place.
Bookings will be taken up until 5 pm the day before unless booked out earlier.
The cost of the program is $5.50 per riding child
and $3.00 per hire.
Applicable fees are payable on the day and can
be made in cash only.
Please note: Children must be supervised by parents/guardians/adult carers at all times and must
wear a helmet when riding their bikes.
limits animals, feeding animals & food prep, animal
enrichment activities, fun and games for ages 7-14
years.
March/April school holiday dates:
Week 1: Monday 30 March to Thursday 2 April, 10am
– 4pm
Week 2: Tuesday 7 April to Friday 10 April, 10am –
4pm
Cost: $65.00 per day, or $175 for 3 days (pro rata for
additional days).
Maximum 16 children per day. Bookings essential as
they are limited. Dress for the weather and wear
closed-toe shoes, long pants and remember your hat
or raincoat. BYO lunch or purchase at the café.
Moonlit Sanctuary, 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Phone 5978 7935, Open daily between 10am
and
5pm,
or
visit
our
website
at
www.moonlitsanctuary.com.au/juniorrangers.aspx.
CASEY CARDINA LIBRARY
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
We are again holding our School Holiday Program.
Book your place online at www.tinyurl.com/cclchols or
phone your local library. ALL events are FREE.
HALLAM COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE
DANDENONG BASEBALL CLUB
Try Baseball, low physical impact
sport. Come and Try Day, Robert
Booth Reserve, Clow Street, Dandenong.
Saturday 21 & 28 March and 11
April. Juniors start at 9.00am. All
kids 5—17 and Seniors 17-70 are welcome.
FREE sausage Sizzle afterwards.
MARCH A PRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS—
MOONLIT SANCTUARY
YOUNG RANGER PROGRAM
Kids enjoy environmental activities, animal encounters and
native animal care.
Day includes: interactions with dingo, python, off-
We are holding a Trash & Treasure Market on Saturday 28 March, 56 Kays Ave, Hallam. Spaces available for $10 each and we have a few tables for hire at
$5 each. Come along and grab a bargain. More information please telephone 9703 1688
AFL VICTORIA—HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Inviting all boys and girls aged 5-12 to come and join
us in a footy fun day these School Holidays!
The AFL Victoria School Holiday Programs introduce
boys and girls to the basic skills of Australian Football.
The program is a fun and inclusive program and includes football skills and drills, mini games and a mini
AFL Draft Camp’ experience.
Venues include: Box Hill, Mornington, Kew, Casey,
Footscray, Essendon and loads more! For more information or to register please visit http://
www.aflvicholidayprograms.com.au/
March / April / May 2015
ATTENDANCE: Foundation-Year 6 8:45am - 3:30pm
Last Day Term 1 - 27/03/15 Dismissal 2.30pm
First Day Term 2 - 13/04/15 - 8.45am Start
OSHClub Before/After School Care:
ww.oshclub.com.au
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