Healthy Eating School
30.04.2015
Term 2 #2
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Hallam Primary School’s learning and teaching programs support and promote the principles and practice of Australian democracy, including
a commitment to: elected government, the rule of law, equal rights for all before the law, freedom of religion, freedom of speech and
association and the values of openness and tolerance.
C
anberra Camp
The Canberra Campers departed Hallam
PS at 7:15am on Monday and are due
back at Hallam PS, after school on Friday
(tomorrow). No-one was unwell on the way up in
the bus, which is always a bonus! After settling in at
camp, everyone was asleep by 10:00pm in preparation for a busy week.
N
APLAN
The National Assessment ProgramLiteracy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an
annual national assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All students in these
levels are expected to participate in tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. Withdrawal
and Exemption is available to some students on
An update from the Canberra Campers was posted specific grounds.
on the front door of the Administration foyer on
Tuesday. Follow-up telephone calls from Canberra Ms Melissa Gurtler, Leading Teacher, is in the proindicate that everyone is having a fantastic time as cess of preparing for the administration of the
they follow the camp itinerary-National Capital NAPLAN. Years 3 and 5 students will participate in
Planning Display, High Court of Australia, National the NAPLAN over 12-14 May 2015.
Gallery of Australia, Australian Institute of Sport,
Electoral Education Centre, National Museum of NAPLAN does not replace the extensive ongoing
Australia, Parliament House, Telstra Tower, Nation- assessments made by teachers about each stual Science & Technology Centre, Royal Australian dent’s learning performance. It is only one aspect of
Mint, Australian War Memorial-before returning a school’s assessment and reporting process.
home.
NAPLAN reports will be distributed later in the year,
The weather seems to have been kind, with mostly and data will be reported in the 2015 Hallam PS
sunny days but cold nights. Mrs Fletcher has ad- Annual Report and on the MySchool website in
vised that everyone is eating and sleeping well.
2016.
S
chool Photo Day
Parents who have queries or concerns about the
School photos will be taken on Monday NAPLAN should contact Ms Melissa Gurtler to dis18 May 2015. All students are required cuss the assessment process.
to wear approved Hallam Primary School
uniform and comply with the School Council unieview Year for Hallam PS
form code.
A Review Team has been set up at Hallam
PS to undertake a Self-evaluation process,
Further information about packages and costs will
prior to our Review Day on 3 September
be sent home with students on Monday 04 May 2015. Members of the Review Team are working
2015.
with Consultant, Anne Nicholls, and will be gathering constructive information about what Hallam PS
Money for photos must ONLY be brought to is doing well, and areas that we could work to imschool, in the envelope provided, on Monday 18 prove as part of the next School Strategic Plan. We
May 2015 as it is handed directly to the photogra- look forward to gathering all kinds of relevant inforpher. Money brought to school before Photo Day mation from our school community.
will be sent home as it cannot be held at school.
Julie Macfarlane
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This term students from Hallam P.S have been participating in the Premier’s Active
April Challenge. This government initiative is trying to encourage all Victorians to
become more active and healthy by doing 30 minutes of physical activity a day
during April.
Year 3-6 students have had the opportunity to independently log and track their
physical activity levels daily on the Active April website.
Year 1 & 2 students have been participating in additional weekly physical activity
sessions to improve student fitness levels.
Foundation students have been actively walking/jogging around the school for a
minimum of 10minutes every morning to improve student fitness levels.
Years 3 – 6 Class Totals
Hallam Primary School
Statistics so far!
Total =
3058 hours
3/4A = 125 hours
5A = 217 hour
3/4B = 734 hours
5B = 270 hours
3/4C = 85 hours
6A = 241 hours
3/4D = 979 hours
6B = 291 hours
3/4E = 188hours
Milk and Muffin Day
Today was an exciting day for the students at Hallam Primary School, but it was also a momentous day for three members of our school community – Zaheda and Aphivanh, two
mums whose children attend our school, and Kathy Van Eck, our Kitchen Specialist. Over
recent months, these ladies had become concerned about the size and content of the muffins that the school was buying in for our Milk and Muffin fundraisers. So they came up
with the idea of the students making the muffins themselves during their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden sessions.
“I was concerned that the muffins used for this fundraiser were at odds with the food philosophy that we try to promote here at Hallam Primary School,” said Kathy. “The sizes of
the bought muffins were wrong for both children and adults alike,” she continued. “They
were just too big.”
This sentiment was echoed by teachers around the school, many of whom also commented
on the amount of waste these oversized treats produced as a large number of students were
often unable to finish their muffins due to the size.
“When we make muffins in class, we let the children see how much sugar and fat goes into
a snack such as this,” added Kathy. “We discuss with them that making the muffin ourselves means we can control the amount of fat and sugar that goes into our bodies. The
children know that a muffin is a SOMETIMES treat only, not something that should be consumed every day. In our kitchen classes, when we do make muffins, we always make them
with fruit or vegetables as their base.”
So, when the orders for today’s Milk and Muffin fundraiser were finalised, Kathy set about
planning and preparing to make almost 300 muffins in seven different flavours, even including a gluten free option for students with special dietary requirements. Then, over
three very hectic days, the students in our Senior School helped make the fantastic, tasty
and much healthier muffins we enjoyed today.
Included in this newsletter is a muffin recipe Kathy uses in class that can be adapted to accommodate a variety of fruits and vegetables. Although we already have a number of fantastic community members who assist the students during our SAKG classes, Kathy has
asked that we remind parents we are always on the lookout for more volunteers to help out,
both in Kathy’s kitchen and with Ross in the garden. If you are interested, please contact
your child’s teacher for further information.
Apple and Rhubarb Muffins
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EQUIPMENT:
Kitchen Aid mixer
Spatula
Muffin tins
Spray oil
Kitchen scales
Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
125g butter (or margarine)
150 g caster sugar
225g self-raising flour
2 eggs
½ cup milk
2 grated apples
An amount of cooked rhubarb
METHOD:
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Attach the paddle beater to the Kitchen Aid mixer
Measure and weigh out all the dry ingredients and place in the bowl of the electric
mixer.
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Add the butter, eggs and milk.
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Grate the apples and add to mix.
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Place the splash guard on the mixer bowl and turn the mixer on low. When the mix
comes together, turn the mixer up to high speed and beat until a creamy consistency.
This does not take long and you should not overbeat this mix.
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Place a few spoons full of rhubarb into the mix and swirl through with a spoon.
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Grease the muffin tin with spray oil and place heaped teaspoons of mix into each hole.
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Place in the oven and cook at 160 degrees for approx. 15 -20 minutes.
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The muffin will spring back if you gently press your finger into the centre to test if it is
cooked.
If you have any leftover rhubarb, add a little bit to the muffin before you serve.
HELPFUL HINTS:
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Use butter and eggs at room temperature where possible. Margarine works very well in
this recipe.
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Mix until the mix is creamy, do not overbeat.
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To make the cake with other flavours, just add various kinds of fruit, for example orange rind, lemon rind, berries or bananas. It is a very forgiving and adaptable mix.
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It can be made into small muffins or large batch cakes.
Chocolate Drive!!
Our annual Cadbury Chocolate Drive begins tomorrow!!
Eldest in the family will bring home a carrier of
Cadbury Chocolates tomorrow for you to sell.
Each carrier has 50 chocolates to sell for $1.00 each.
Make sure you have your name on the money envelope provided when
you return you $50!!
Your envelope will go into the draw for some great prizes, including spot
prizes drawn in assembly each Friday.
This year we have a Samsung Tablet, a Dick Smith MP3 Player, Westfield Vouchers as our main
prizes plus spot prizes of Sports balls including Football, Soccer, Netball and Basketball & Rugby!
We ask that you sell your chocolates and return the money by
9.30am, Friday 22nd May
The Major Prizes will be drawn at our assembly on Friday 29 th May
Good luck and good selling!!
Mother’s Day Stall
The HPS Parent Group will be holding
their annual Mother’s Day Stall
on Friday 8th May
If you would like your child to purchase a gift for
MUM, GRAN, NAN or that special person in their lives, please send some
money along with your child on the FRIDAY morning (8th May) so that they
can purchase a gift.
Gifts will range in price from $1.00 to $8.00 each.
The average price of a gift is between
$3.00 to $4.00
*We will also be running our annual Mother’s Day raffle, tickets will be sent home on Friday 1st
May.
A book of 10 tickets will be sent home with the eldest in the family.
Tickets are $1 each
There will be some lovely prizes to pamper Mum on her special day.
Kerry Fenton
Fundraising Co ordinator
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.
FOUNTAIN GATE SECONDAY
COLLEGE - OPEN NIGHT TUESDAY 05 MAY 2015
Fountain Gate Secondary College
would like to invite you and your family to come and
explore our school during our Open Night. You will
be able to see numerous displays of students’ work,
discover the many different subjects taught at our
school and have an opportunity to meet our staff
and students.
Open Night will be held on Tuesday 5th May and will
start in the gymnasium at 5.30pm sharp.
We will also be hosting school tours with the Principal on this day. School tours will be taking place at
9.30am and 2.00pm.
To book into these tours or for further details contact
the school on 8762 6839. We look forward to seeing you all there.
April / May 2015
ATTENDANCE:
Foundation-Year 6
8:45am - 3:30pm
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THURS
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CANBERRA CANBERRA
CAMP
CAMP
Newsletter
Online
SAT SUN
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Arriving Approx.
6.00pm
Interschool
Sport—Away—
SPAS
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Chocolate Drive
Starts
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Foundation—
Chesterfield
Farm
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Free Dress Day— Interschool Sport
Gold Coin Dona- —Away—Chalcot
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Mother’s Day
Stall
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Yrs 3 & 5 NAPLAN
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Yrs 3 & 5 NAPLAN
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Yrs 3 & 5 NAPLAN
Yrs 1 & 2 Cranbourne Botanical Gardens
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School Photo Day—
Full Uniform to be
worn
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Book Character
Dress Up Day
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Newsletter
Online
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St John’s FIRST
AID for ALL students—F-Yr 6—
No Charge
7.00pm—School
Council
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District Cross
Country
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Jack Flash & The
Jumping Beanstalk—F-Yr 6.
$5.00 Charge
Check the Hallam PS website for
Newsletter and event details.
http://www.hallamps.vic.edu.au/
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Newsletter
Online
Interschool
Sport—Bye
Chocolate Dive
Finishes
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Interschool Sport
—Away— Southern Cross
NOTICES & DUE DATES
School Photos - Due Date 18 May - PAYMENT ON
THIS DATE ONLY. Notice to be sent home 04 May.
Various Charges
Jack Flash and The Jumping Beanstalk Prep-Y6 Due Date 25 May. Notice to be sent home 11 May.
$5.00 Charge
St John’s First Aid - F-6 - No Charge. Notice to be
sent home.