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Lilydale West Primary School
Bowen Road, Lilydale
Phone: 9735 4670 Fax: 9735 5853
[email protected]
Website: www.lilydalewest.vic.edu.au
Principal: Wendy Bartsch
Assistant Principal: Anita Elliott
OSHCare: Alison Warren 0400 028 043
Love of Learning, Learning For Life
THE LINK Wednesday 18th March 2015
Monday 16th March—
Friday 20th March
Tuesday 24th March
Wednesday 25th March
Thursday 26th March
Friday 27th March
Monday 13th April
Tuesday 14th April
Thursday 16th April
CALENDAR
Year 5/6 Camp — Leave for Camp
Year 5/6 Camp—Return from Camp 2.30-3.00pm
No Interschool sport—BYE
Aboriginal for a day—
4AS,4KB,3JM,3RM,3JR,2JB,2AR,1SM & 1TB
Aboriginal for a day
5/6C,5/6H,5/6L,5/6M,0AM,0EC & 0KW
Gr1/2 Talent Show in the Gym –2.00-3.30pm
5/6 Interschool sport
vs Billanook/Gladesville (Away)
Assembly at 2.00pm
Term 1 Ends 2.30pm
Curriculum Day
Term 2 Commences
Foundation 2016/17 Info Evening (Gym) –7pm
From the Principal:
Student Leaders
Congratulations to all of our 2015 Year 6 student leaders who received
their badges and a certificate from Mr Tony Smith at a special assembly
last Tuesday. It was lovely to see so many proud parents and
grandparents in attendance and to share a cuppa afterwards.
GRIP Leadership Conference
Last Thursday, over 2000 students from across Victoria attended this special student
conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre. I
had the pleasure of accompanying Brodie, Brayden,
Caitlyn and Tayla (the lucky replacement for Ava who
is on holidays). The children learnt how to be
generous with their Time, Talent and Treasure as they
make the most of their leadership opportunities.
Our leaders came away inspired and will be sharing
some of the things they learnt with the rest of the Year
6 leadership team.
Student Safety
I have spoken with children on a number of occasions recently about the importance of
safe play at school. Teachers also spend time supporting students to develop safe
practices in the classroom and school yard. As Principal, I am responsible for the safety
of all 373 students throughout the school day. The questions I ask students to consider
are:
Am I being safe?
Am I being respectful?
Does my behaviour promote learning?
To ensure all students are as safe as possible, we have a number of school rules which
I have included in the newsletter.
Please take the time to read through these with your children.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and learn at school
I will
keep my hands and feet to myself.
I will never leave the school ground without the permission of a teacher.
I will be suitably dressed in uniform including a school hat in terms 1 and 4
I will be courteous to and honest with teachers, and other adults and children.
I will care for others’ feelings. I will not fight, tease, bully, swear or interfere.
I will allow others to learn without interference.
I will use my learning time wisely.
I will do my part to keep the corridors, rooms, toilets, equipment and school grounds,
clean, tidy and undamaged.
I will not go into classrooms during learning sessions or at morning and lunch recesses
unless directly supervised by a teacher.
I will be on time for class, school assemblies and other activities
I will play in the correct areas. This includes not being in the car park, gardens and on
rock walls or behind the MPC. Climbing in trees and on fences and rock-walls is not
allowed.
I will walk quietly in and near school buildings and play away from doorways and toilets.
I will not bring valuable or dangerous toys to school unless arranged by my parents with
the teacher. For example, skateboards, roller blades, ipods, mobile phones etc.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be named, handed in at the office and
collected at the end of the day.
I will not interfere with another person’s property.
I will use playground and sporting equipment sensibly and safely.
We continue to have a wonderful school community, by working together to promote a
safe learning and playtime environment for all.
SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS:
Thank you to all parents who voted in our School Council Election which closed on
March 6th . We had 65 ballot papers returned. We were indeed fortunate to have such
well-credentialed candidates and I thank all 7 candidates for their nomination to these
important roles.
After the counting of votes, our School Council for 2015 is comprised as follows:
Parent Members
Jodie Cloke (Paige, Yr2 and Lincoln, F), Dom Colaneri (Charlie, Yr3), Ashley Crow
(Jessica Yr6 and Nathan Yr3), Rob Hamilton (Fern,Yr1), Matt Ivan (Jamie, Yr4 and
Bella, Yr1), Richard McLean (Mitchell, Yr1)and Michelle White (Ava, Yr6, Jemma Yr4
and Tyler Yr2).
There is also one Community co-opted vacancy and one 12month replacement
position which will be decided on after the AGM.
DEECD Members:
Anita Elliott, Sara Hamilton, Jeanette Morton, Abbey McCauley, Wendy Bartsch
Our AGM and first School Council meeting will be tonight at 7pm.
Also at our first meeting of 2015, office Bearers positions will be determined and sub
committees formed.
The contributions offered by our School Council members has been a significant
reason for the success of our students and the high standing we have in our local and
broader community. I look forward to working with the 2015 School Council.
Junior School Council
Congratulations to the following students who have been elected to represent their
class. Foundation members will join the team later on this year. The children have
already begun their important work with a special day planned for the last day of term.
1SM
1TB
2JB
2JR
2AR
3JM
3RM
4AS
4KB
56L
56C
56H
56M
Emma Mc
Bailey Mc
Tyler W
Summer D
Elliot F
Jemma B
Anna M
Madison F
Tyler Red
Jade M
Luci B
Emily G
Emma W
Wendy Bartsch
StudentAwards
10th March
Jaxon B
Oscar S
Sophie Y
Sebastian
P
Acacia A
For an excellent start to school and for following instructions and
completing tasks really well.
For a great start to school, for putting in his best effort always and
already learning lots of new things.
For being a wonderful part of our grade, and for being a happy and
kind friend to others.
For trying so hard in class, for working well on tasks and trying new
things.
For being a fantastic friend, and always being kind and caring to
others.
For being such a happy and smiling member of our class, and for
always helping others when they need it.
Tom R
Kids With Courage Program to be run Term 2 2015
by Careforce Lifekeys.
Kids With Courage has been developed as a prevention and intervention
program for children in grades 2-6. The program has proved effective for
struggling children by increasing their level of life skills through providing
support and strategic learning experiences. In a supportive, fun atmosphere
children will explore feelings, set goals and find positive ways of problem
solving and making changes.
Kids With Courage runs for seven consecutive Thursday afternoons from 2:00
-4:00pm starting 30th April. Topics covered during the seven sessions are;
feelings, boundaries, social skills, grief and loss, anger, fear and worry, selfesteem. There are also two parent nights, an information night (Bring the kids)
23rd April 7:30pm, and a parent follow up evening 11th June 7:30pm (No kids)
Cost:
$75 per family
$45 per child
Location: Discovery Church
89 Monbulk Rd
Mount Evelyn
Enquiries: 9736 2323
[email protected]
OFFICE NEWS
PLEASE SEND
YOUR STUDENT
AMENDMENTS
BACK TO
SCHOOL WITH
ANY CHANGES
WWCC
It is very important that anyone
helping in the classroom, sports
programs, cooking etc MUST have a
current Working With Children’s
Check. Applications forms are
available from the Post Office or
online and are free if you are a
volunteer
TIQBIZ
Have you downloaded
the Tiqbiz App onto your
Smartphone? If not, visit
the front page of the school website for details. Tiqbiz allows us to
send you instant reminders about
school events, notice reminders
and anything else that pops up.
HEADLICE
There have been several
cases of Headlice in ALL
levels.
Please check your child/s hair
on a regular basis and treat if
necessary. Thank you
FEES 2015
Don’t forget to hand in your “Green” Fees sheet as soon as possible.
Fees are $220 per student with a $50 optional Buildings & Grounds
charge to each family. A reminder there are payment plan options
available.
Aboriginal for a Day School Visit
Please be advised of an amendment to the date for the above
School Visit, which was originally planned for just Tuesday 24th
March.
The School Visit will now be held over two consecutive days,
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March.
The following classes will attend on Tuesday 24th: 4AS 4KB 3JM
3RM 2JR 2JB 2AR 1SM 1TB.
The following classes will attend on Wednesday 25th: 5/6C 5/6M
5/6H 5/6L 0KW 0EM 0AM
CULTURAL
DIVERSITY
WEEK
LWPS Cultural Diversity Week 2015
March Monday 23rd – Friday 27th
Cultural Diversity Week is an opportunity for students and teachers to
come together to share aspects of their culture, faith and language, and
celebrate the benefits multiculturalism brings to our school.
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PERFORMING ARTS is celebrating CDW through song and dance.
Prep to Grade 6 students are learning a song called Down Under in
Australia and an accompanying dance. The whole will perform this
song at our final assembly on Friday 27th March. For those
students who would like to rehearse the song at home, you can
access the song file and lyrics via our school website:
lilydalewest.vic.edu.au
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Yesterday we were lucky to have Japanese Students visit LWPS!
What a wonderful way to learn more about Asia!
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SCHOOL VISIT – Last year we enjoyed Suitcase Stories
as a way of helping us to understand more about our
multicultural heritage! This year we have invited a
group of indigenous Australians to our school for Aboriginal for a
Day workshops on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March.
Notices and payment are due back asap. The cost is $7 per student
and it is anticipated that all students will attend.
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LAST DAY OF TERM FRIDAY 27th –HARMONY DRESS UP DAY
Harmony day is about all cultures coming together as one and
living in harmony. Harmony day will be raising money for the
Orangutans. The Junior School Council chose this cause to
promote harmony between people and Orangutans. Children can
come to school dressed in colours that represent the flag of their
heritage, orange or Australian colours. Please no coloured
hairspray or zinc on your child’s face.
If children could bring a gold coin donation in support of this cause
Foundation
News!
Proud To Be Me!
On Friday 13th March the Foundation students thoroughly enjoyed
the Storytelling performance.
The students learnt that you should always be proud to be YOU,
because everyone is different and we all have different skills.
Some students were selected to participate in the performance,
everyone had lots of fun!
Holidays
School breaks up for holidays at 2:30pm on Friday
27th March.
Notices!
Please ensure you check
your child's ‘Green Bag’
each night for important
notices.
GRADE 1/2
NEWS
A BIG thank you!
It is great to see all the support we are getting from parents and grandparents.
There are people helping with reading and mathematics, working with children
for support, helping with our Inquiry topic, our herb garden is up and running
and our cooking program is in full swing.
Without all this help many of our programs
would not be available for the children, so a
BIG THANK YOU to all involved.
Incredible Humans!
The students have attempted to beat many world records, along with creating their own
mini records. We have built card towers, domino trails and ran as fast as we could in an
attempt to beat Usain Bolt.
As part of this term’s Inquiry topic the students have been rehearsing a favourite talent of
their choice. Students will be given the opportunity to
showcase their talent, if they wish to do so, at Lilydale West
talent show.
The talent show will be held on Thursday 26th in the
Gymnasium from 2-3:30pm!
Parent are welcome to come along and witness the amazing
talents.
Harmony Day!
Friday 27th DRESS-UP DAY
For a gold coin donation you are invited to dress-up in your national
costume or the one of your family, as a true blue Aussie (no thongs or
singlets though!), in Indonesian dress or in orange (the official colour
for Harmony Day)!
YEAR 3/4
NEWS
On Thursday 5th March all Year 3 and 4 students, along with teachers
and parent volunteers went for a walk to both Yarra Ranges Regional
Museum as well as the Lilydale Lawn Cemetery.
The students discovered a lot about the Lilydale area and surrounds,
why particular ‘historical’ objects are welcomed in to museums and
information about noteworthy people of the past, who lived in the area.
Thanks again to the volunteers who came along on the day.
We stopped at the old Lilydale museum and decided
what would go in a museum and what wouldn’t on
the table. Then we went over to the Collector’s gallery and we had to find things that were on the piece
of paper.
After that we left the museum.
After the museum we walked to Melba Park and we
had lunch. When we were finished we were allowed
to go and play for half an hour.
Then we walked to the old lawn cemetery and saw
dame Nellie Melba’s grave. We prayed to her and we
got to see someone’s nose bone.
Then we headed back to school and once we got back
everyone was so exhausted from such a long walk!
I had the best day ever and learnt lots.
The Year 3’s and 4’s went to the museum and
cemetery. Some parents and teachers came as well.
Year 4’s went to the cemetery first, we went to the
museum.
At the museum we split into two groups. My group
looked at the old stuff, we had had to guess what the
things were. My favourite thing was the shoe stretcher,
it was cool.
Then we went to the other side of the museum.
We got a board and a pencil and we had to guess the
objects around the room that were on a sheet.
We walked to the park and had lunch, after lunch we
walked to the cemetery, it was a long walk.
When we got there a lady showed us around.
We saw some pretty cool graves.
One grave had a bone in it.
Over 1000 people were buried there.
When we were walking back we were very tired.
Brandon L
Josh C
Reminder: If you haven’t sent back the camp notice please do so in order for the teachers to
finalise numbers. It is important that it is returned even if your child is not attending and this is
indicated on the notice.
YEAR 5/6
NEWS
Are you eSmart??? We’re Learning to be!
During these last few weeks of term the year 5/6s
will be looking at how to be cybersafe and
eSmart, as are other year levels across the school.
In the technological age we live in, it is crucial that
all children are equipped with the skills needed to
keep them safe. In the same way we teach children
to be wary of strangers in their day to day life, it’s
important we teach them to be careful and wary of
the risks that they are exposed to on the Internet.
It is equally important that we ensure our children
are respectful and responsible users of the
Internet themselves. At LWPS, part of this
process is to have all children and parents sign an
Acceptable Use Agreement. This went home last
week. We encourage all families to sit down and
have an open discussion about this agreement, so as
to ensure all children understand what they are
agreeing to and why this is an important step to
keeping them and others safe.
In Year 5/6, as part of our eSmart lessons, the
children will be completing a quiz on ‘How
Cybersmart are you?’, which will be used as a basis
for discussion about the hidden risks we didn’t know
about. They will also be working through the
‘budd:e’ online program, which covers a variety of
cybersecurity skills.
Want to know more about being
cybersafe?? We encourage you
have a look at the cybersmart
website.
YAY! It’s
Camp
Week!!!
While you are reading this
the Year 5/6s and their
teachers will be having a
fabulous time at Camp
Allambee and Camp Westie.
We can’t wait to share all
our wonderful adventures
with you…. But you’ll have
to wait
until we
get back!
PHYS ED
NEWS
By Mr Clarke
SWIMMING
Joshua C
9/10yo Boys Freestyle & Breaststroke
2 x 1st
Kade L
11yo Boys Backstroke
1st
Rebecca C
11yo Girls Backstroke
2nd
William S
11yo Boys Butterfly
1st
Taylah T
11yo Girls Freestyle & Breaststroke
2 x 1st
Hanna M
11yo Girls Backstroke & Freestyle
1st & 2nd
Rhys S
12yo Boys Freestyle & Breaststroke
2nd & 2nd
Emma W, Taylah T
Rebecca C &
Hannah M
11yo Girls Freestyle Relay
2nd
A special mention to
the following
students who
competed at the
Division Swimming
Championships, but
were unplaced:.
Theo G, Elle G,
Cayla P & Yuki W
Great effort guys!
After some fantastic performances at the District Swimming
Trials, the students above qualified for the Division
Swimming Championships at Nunawading, whereby they all
performed very well. Taylah T and Hanna M were both very
close to winning their races, but still qualified for the
Regional Championships with their 2nd placings. Our 11yo
Girls Freestyle Relay team also finished 2nd, which also
earned them a place at the Region level. The girls should
all be very proud of their efforts at the Regional event, which involves competitors
from schools all the way from the city, out to the Yarra Valley, including the top
independent schools.
Grade 5/6 Interschool Sport Results
Lilydale West v Manchester Lilydale West v CPPS
SPORT
WINNER
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WINNER
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Rugby Tag
Manchester
9-3
CPPS
10 - 3
Cricket
Lilydale West
172 - 169
Lilydale West
115 - 70
Bat Tennis
Manchester
49 - 23
Lilydale West
45 - 29
T-Ball
Manchester
20 - 18
CPPS
19 - 14
Girls Basketball
Manchester
34 - 10
Lilydale West
31 - 8
Open Basketball
Manchester
22 - 18
CPPS
29 - 8
By Adrian C & Bailey B
(2015 Sports Captains)
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Our ‘shining’ stars of the week!
Gleb, Liam, Bryn and James
Prep-2 Information:
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3-6 Information:
Fill out the consent form and hand
into the classroom teacher.
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Fill out the consent form and hand
into the classroom teacher.
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Collect your user name and password
from your classroom teacher.
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Go to the following website to search
challenge books and enter the books
you have read, or are reading for the
challenge.
The students will read challenge
listed books in class time, as a grade.
These challenge books will be
recorded in the classroom and
handed to Mrs. McCauley.
Mrs. McCauley will add these books
to the premiers’ reading challenge
website.
*If you would like your child to read
MORE challenge books at home you can
add them to the challenge website, your
child will receive their username and
password when their consent form is
returned. Please Note: All prep-2
students will receive a certificate if they
have consent, as it is completed at
school.
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You will then receive a certificate to
say you participated in the challenge.
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Your name will also be published
online in The Age newspaper if you
have consent.
www.education.vic.gov.au/prc/
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Your classroom teacher will verify
the books you have entered.
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Once you have read 15 books you
have completed the challenge—10
must be challenge books, 5 can be
choice books.
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You will then receive a certificate to
say you participated in the challenge.
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Your name will also be published
online in The Age newspaper if you
have consent.
Any questions please
see Mrs Abbey
McCauley.
OSHC
NEWS
PH: 0400 028 043
For term one we have
been busy making a
dragon for Chinese
New Year.
At the moment, we
are colouring in
Aboriginal Art,
preparing ourselves to
celebrate Aboriginal
Day with the rest of
the school
LATE FEES
$1.00 per minute will be
charged for any late
pick ups
PARENT’S PLEASE
NOTIFY O.S.H.C
BY 2.00P.M. IF
YOUR CHILD IS
NOT ATTENDING
STAFF
ALISON WARREN,
VALME JACOBS,
PAULINE FERGUSON
AND TAHNEISHA
WARREN.
FUNDRAISING
GARDEN EXPRESS BULBS
Please have order forms &
money returned to the school
by Friday 20th March
HOT CROSS
BUNS
Please have order forms
& money back to school
by Thursday 19th
March
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
LUNCH
Friday 27th March
Money & form are
due back on Monday
23rd March by
9.00am
One order per child
please
Easter Raffle Tickets
$1.00 each, these have been sent home
Raffle drawn Friday 27th March
FUNDRAISING
ADVERTISEMENTS
2015 Croydon Junior Open
Chess Tournament
Call Us at Our New Chirnside
Park School and Receive Your 2
Lessons Trial FREE. Every New
Member Receives A FREE Uniform, a beginners pack and Gift
Voucher For a family member to
get a great discount!
School holidays:
Wed 8th April & Thu 9th April
Time:
10am – 12.30pm on both days
Where:
Croydon RSL,
1 Civic Square,
Croydon
Entry fee:
Free
Organisers:
Croydon Chess Club
www.croydonchess.com
Format:
All players will play 7 games over the two mornings.
15 minutes per player per game.
Prizes:
Age group based medals & book prizes donated by
Eligibility:
Must be Under 16 on the 1st Jan 2015.
Croydon Chess Club.
Players should know the rules of chess.
Tournament rules will be explained on the first morning.
Supervision:
There will be supervision by a retired teacher (Working with
Children Card).
Parents or guardians are welcome to attend.
Lilydale West Primary
School does not
necessarily endorse
the following notices
and advertising
material.
Food:
Please bring your own snacks and drinks.
Contact:
[email protected]
ADVERTISEMENTS
LILYDALE HIGH SCHOOL
MELBA AVENUE, LILYDALE
PARENT INFORMATION EVENING
TUESDAY 5TH MAY, 7.30 PM
IN THE SCHOOL HALL
Lilydale High School invites you to attend our Information
Evening. This information evening will be for parents and
guardians of children currently in Year 6 who will be
starting in Year 7 at secondary school in 2016.
Speakers will provide information and printed material will
be distributed.
There will be several student
performances and tours of the school featuring displays of
students’ work and interactive demonstrations.
Tours of the school at other times can be arranged by
contacting the school office on 9735-5644.