MARLBOROUGH MAIL
15th April 2015
Term Dates for 2015— Term 2– Monday 13th April to Friday 26th June 2015
Date
Event
Monday 20th April
PA Meeting at 7pm
Tuesday 21st April
BBQ Burger Lunch
Heathmont College Open Evening
Wednesday 22nd April
Anzac Service at Ringwood 12.30pm
School Council Workshop—7pm
Friday 24th April
School Athletics Day—Grades 3 to 6
Monday 27th April
Gr 5/6 Sovereign Hill Camp (until Wednesday)
Tuesday 28th April
Gr 3/4 Excursion to Toolangi
Tuesday 5th May
Mother’s Day Stall
Prep 2016 School Tour—2.45pm
Wednesday 6th May
House Cross Country—Grades 3-6
Thursday 7th May
Prep 2016 School Tour—10am
Welcome back to Term 2. I hope you all had an
enjoyable and restful holiday. This term is always a
busy one for our students and staff and of course the
short days, cold weather and associated health
problems don’t help. Highlights this term include ~
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Grade 3 and 5 students participating in NAPLAN
testing in May
Grade 5/6 camp to Sovereign Hill
Gr 3-6 Athletics and Cross Country days
Grade 3/4 excursion to Toolangi Forest
Whole school St. John’s first aid training
Whole school Power of One incursion
This is also a busy term for assessment and reporting
with mid year student reports and portfolios completed
and 3 way conferences in the final week of term. We
celebrate Education Week in week 6 with a number of
collaborative and multi age activities and our Open
Night where students are encouraged to share their
learning with family members.
Once again Marlborough has been recognised for its
achievements and positive school culture. I have been
asked to be part of the Principal Preparation Program
which is run through the Department of Education and
Training. This program is designed for Assistant
Principals and other school leaders who are seeking to
move into principal roles. As part of the program I have
been asked to mentor an assistant principal from a
neighbouring school for 4 weeks. Cameron Agars who is
currently the AP at Heathmont East PS will be working
alongside me for two weeks in term 2 and a further two
weeks in term 3 as Principal of Marlborough PS. I know
you will all make him welcome.
Frog Bog Update
When you are next in the school, please take the time
to walk down to the south east corner, near the
vegetable garden. Our new Frog Bog is looking
absolutely amazing. While our grade 3/4 students are
still to plant out the gardens and create a “frog friendly”
Hardy Crescent, Heathmont
Principal – Angie O’Hare
area of vegetation, the construction phase is complete.
Water from the roof of the senior building is filtered
and redirected to the frog bog. Our frogs will be living
in a “resort style” environment complete with lush
vegetation, huge rocks and of course a safety fence.
New seating in and around the frog bog, will enable
class groups to use the area as an outdoor classroom.
A huge thank you must go to the team of parents and
teachers who secured this grant for us and especially to
Dave Callow who spent a week of his leave at
Marlborough during the break overseeing and
coordinating the construction process.
New Smoking Bans
Smoking will be banned within four metres of an
entrance to all primary and secondary schools in
Victoria, and within the school grounds, under an
amendment to the Tobacco Act 1987.
While smoking was banned on the grounds of all
Victorian Government schools by the Minister for
Education in 2009 via a Ministerial Ban Order, the new
bans are enshrined in legislation and will also apply to
Catholic and independent schools in Victoria, thereby
ensuring a consistent approach across the government
and non-government sectors. It is a now a legislative
requirement that our school installs ‘No smoking’ signs
at all entrances to the school premises.
Have a great week, Angie
Second Hand Uniforms
3 pairs of PSW straight leg double knee boys
tracksuit pants size 4 (currently taken up to suit
preppie, but they measure 66cm long from waist
when let back down). All as new, hardly worn. $20
per pair. Please call Melissa on 0438438577.
Hornets Basketball Uniform – Top (size M ) and
Shorts (size S). $40. Call Deb on 0434 412 280.
[email protected]
Telephone: 9870 3468 / Fax: 9870 2485
www.marlboroughps.vic.edu.au
The following students will be awarded certificates at the next assembly on Monday 20th April.
Congratulations to:
All of Prep A
00A
For their fantastic effort at swimming. They were so good at getting ready each
day and improved so much in their swimming. Also, for being so amazing in their
first term of school.
Howgoa P
00B
For trying her Personal Best during swimming and demonstrating some amazing
improvements. What a super fish!
Lewis M
34A
For his magnificent handwriting. Lewis takes his time when writing and produces
some fantastic, clear and well presented pieces of work. Keep trying your Personal
Best and I’m sure your Pen Licence won’t be far away!
Harvey G
34B
For the thoughtful ways you help in the classroom. You always look out for things
to be done. Thanks for your ongoing thoughtfulness.
Ben NS
56A
For a great start to Term 2. Ben is trying hard to work hard and demonstrate
leadership. Well done, Ben!
Notices sent home/due back
Grade
Due back
Selected 6s
ASAP
Valedictory Dinner—1st Committee Meeting
5/6
21/4
Gr 3—6 House Athletics Day
3-6
17/4
Gr 3/4 Toolangi Excursion
3/4
20/4
ANZAC Day Service
Art Room Request - STEAMPUNK
Grade 5/6 students will be getting creative with metals this term in Art classes,
making some sculptures/jewellery influenced by the Steampunk genre.
If anyone is able to donate some of the following items to the Art room, it
would be greatly appreciated:Hinges; clock parts; washers; small metal cogs or gears; small chains; small
padlocks; old keys; zippers; gold, bronze or copper coloured buttons; wire;
jewellery pieces - brooches, chains, charms etc.
I know I have found a few of these items floating around in the bottom of some of
my drawers!
Many thanks and don’t forget to check the Art Room Blog for all the creative projects we have been
completing this year! http://mps-art-room.blogspot.com.au/
Thank-you ~ Mrs Seregin
MARLBOROUGH / GREAT RYRIE AUSKICK
Where:
Time:
Dates:
Sign Up:
Auskick:
held
Marlborough primary School Oval – 2 Hardy Crescent, HEATHMONT
Saturday Mornings – 9.30 am to 11.00 am
Season commences Saturday morning 18th April 2015 and is expected to finish 15th
August 2015. No Auskick held on weekends of school holidays.
Go to aflauskick.com.au, enter postcode 3135 and click go.
Scroll down to Marlborough Auskick – click REGISTER.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
I will be in contact with parents to seek their support in the coaching activities to be
each Saturday morning. Material detailing - activities and games to consider will be
provided.
Any questions, please call Andrew Vines – Co-ordinator on 0425 790 327.
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WEEK 1
ANZAC Day
Date: APRIL
Monday 20th
Tuesday 21st
Wednesday
22nd
Thursday 23rd
Friday 24th
3.30—3.45pm
“Together time”
“Together time”
“Together time”
“Together time”
“Together time”
3.30 – 4.00pm
Afternoon Tea
Fruit
Cheese toasties
Bday treat ZF
Afternoon Tea
Fruit
Biscuits and dip
Afternoon Tea
Fruit
ANZAC biscuits
Afternoon Tea
Fruit
Pasta & Sauce
Afternoon Tea
Fruit
Jelly cups
Cooking
ANZAC biscuits
Movie Afternoon
With popcorn
Craft Afternoon
Biscuit decorating
Birthdays: Zaiden 20th, Gemma S 23rd
4.05 – 5.00pm
Outside Play;
Basketball courts,
undercover area or
playground
An ANZACs story
Craft
An ANZACs story
An ANZACs story
Minute to win it
challenge
Footy tipping
An ANZACs story
Outside
Ship, shark, shore
Outside
Footy
An ANZACs story
Outside
Playground
Outside
Lap of fun and
fitness
Special Events: Earth Day 22nd, ANZAC Day 25th
5.00 – 6.00 pm
ANZAC themed
colouring in
OSHC poppy
wreath
ANZAC themed
work sheets
Cubby play
Music and dance
OSHC Phone Numbers: direct 9876 0389 or mobile 0417 136 280.
Hours for
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
7.30 am to 8.45 am
3.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Cost for
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$20.00
for 3.30 - 4.30 SESSION
for 3.30 - 6.00 SESSION
ANY SERVICE OUTSIDE REGULAR OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE
WILL BE CHARGED AT $1 PER MINUTE.
NON-CANCELLATIONS AND LATE CANCELLATIONS OF BOOKINGS WILL BE CHARGED.
Please advise OSHC of any changes to your child/children’s enrolment details.
PLEASE NOTE
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BSC breakfast is supplied until 8am
ASC Afternoon tea is supplied between 3:30pm – 4pm
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
If your child / children are not booked in at least 24 hours before the session required, they may not be able to attend due to staffing
regulations and safety reasons.
Bookings for sessions can be made through OSHC or through the school office.
Permanent bookings are also taken. See staff at OSHC for details.
CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations need to be made at least 24 hours before the session.
PAYMENT OF FEES
When paying Out of School Hours fees, please hand the payment directly to OSHC staff or pay at the school office. A hand
written receipt will be issued immediately. Payments/Invoices will be processed Thursdays. Credit Card facilities are
available at both the OSHC and school office.
If you have applied for the childcare benefit you will not pay the full rate. With the introduction of the new childcare
benefit, it makes BSC and ASC extremely affordable for all families. Please remember, it is your responsibility to apply for
this benefit.
Tess Morris Out of School Hours Co-ordinator
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Special Burger Lunch ~ Tuesday, April 21st
If you would like to order a burger for lunch next Tuesday, please fill in
the order form below and return to school with your payment of $4.00 per
burger by 9am on:
Monday, April 20th.
No late orders will be accepted
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Special Burger Lunch ~ Tuesday, April 21st
Name: ___________________________________________
Grade: _______________________
Number of burgers ordered: __________ @ $4.00
Please add -
Tomato sauce
Cheese
Tick your preferences. There
will be no additional charge.
Lettuce
Tomato
Total amount enclosed: __________________
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