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Newsletter No 14 Thursday, 14 May 2015
SPECIAL EVENTS
GALLIPOLI
On the ropes 100: Celebrating the ANZAC Centenary
On Thursday the 23rd of April, two days before ANZAC Day, twelve Year 6 children went to the Shrine of
Remembrance to take part in the Legacy Ceremony held for students across Victoria. This ceremony was
to commemorate fallen soldiers but not only that it highlighted the role that the legacy foundation in
supporting the families that lost their loved ones for the wellbeing of our country.
Lila and I were fortunate enough to lay a wreath on behalf of our school to show our respect for the
soldiers that made massive sacrifices for our fabulous country .This was an amazing experience and we
recommend that MWPS send representatives to the service every year.
James H
School Captain
Our school Captains made it
onto the news!
Trooper Jones and Francis T
Dragon with the wreath
provided by the school that
was laid at the Eternal
Flame.
The Yr 6 students at the
Eternal Flame.
Cara proudly wore her paternal
grandfather’s and grandmother’s
medals.
Mount Waverley Primary School, Park Lane, Mount Waverley 3149
Ph: 9807-1480 I Fax: 9888-1495 I Email: [email protected] I Web: www.mountwaverleyps.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
School Nurse
Earlier this year I wrote in the newsletter that I was
investigating the possible employment of a school nurse.
Following the advertisement a month ago, the process is
now complete and I am delighted to announce that Katrina
Hooke will be joining our team. Katrina officially
commences on July 13, but will be spending some time in
the school this term to get to know everyone and become
familiar with our facilities.
Katrina will be working between the hours of 11.00am –
3.00pm and in addition to attending to first aid for our
students, Katrina will also be responsible for: managing
asthma plans, anaphylaxis plans, preparing first aid kits for
excursions and providing professional learning for staff.
Katrina is a Division 1 Registered Nurse and has recently
completed post graduate study in psychology. Katrina has
been working at the Austin Hospital with acute and subacute patients and prior to that worked at Eastern Health
with similar responsibilities. She has also worked at the
Manningham Day Procedure Centre where the focus of her
work was with triage and administration.
Katrina also volunteers her time with Mustard Live (a non
for profit organisation) where she helps young people with
issues such as bullying, body image and relationships.
We are looking forward to Katrina joining
our Mount Waverley team and I know that
our community will make her feel very
welcome.
Greg Paine
Principal
Sport Volunteers Needed
If you are available to help out with Year 6
Interschool Sport on the following dates :29th
May, 5th June, 12th June and possibly 19th June
depending on finals from 1pm to 3pm please
email: [email protected]
We need help umpiring the Netball C team and
the T-ball girls team. Please email your
preference of dates and sports. Even if you can
just do one date that would be greatly
appreciated.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
4—15 May
Prep & Yr 1 Swimming
8—20 May
Book Fair
12—15 May
Yr 6 Camp
18—29 May
Yrs 2&3 Swimming
19 May
ICAS Computer
Regional Tennis
20 May
Yr 1 Kitchen Chemistry
22 May
Year 6-Year 7 Transition Important Date
All Applications for Year 7 Placements
forms to be returned to Mount Waverley
Primary School
29 May
State Tennis
1 June
District Cross Country
3 June
ICAS Science
5 June
Division Cross Country
WILD ONESIE DAY
Yr 5 Gold Rush Incursion
8 June
QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
15 June
ICAS Writing this week
16 June
ICAS Spelling
23 June
Yr 6 Melbourne Museum
REMINDERS
Permission forms & payments:
 Yr 1&2 Kitchen Chemistry overdue
 Yr 6 Melbourne Museum overdue
 Yr 5 Gold Rush due 3 June
WORKING BEE DATE
This Saturday 16 May we have another school working bee. Starting 9am to 2pm.All
families are welcome. Even 1 hr of your time can assist in our school in many ways!
ACHIEVEMENTS/CURRICULUM
Buddhism Special Religious Instructions
The school has been approached by Religions for Peace
seeking to deliver Buddhist Special Religious Instructions
at Mount Waverley Primary School in 2015. It is intended
that Buddhism SRI lessons will commence early in
Term 3.
The Buddhism Special Religious Instruction program gives
students the opportunity to explore Buddhist beliefs and
values. Buddhist SRI Instruction is an extra-curricular
activity delivered by accredited volunteers trained by &
associated with the Buddhist Council of Victoria. If you
would like your child to participate in Buddhist SRI,
please collect a parent consent form from the Office or
download the form from the school’s website.
DISTRICT SOCCER
Congratulations to the Zac T and Johnny M for
making it through to Division Soccer for School Sport
Victoria. Only 7 boys were selected from 30 so that it
a fantastic achievement. .
Good luck at the Regional
selections.
STATE HOCKEY TEAM
Congratulations to Tyler Z for being selected as the
Goal Keeper in the Junior State Championships for
U13 boys hockey team. An outstanding achievement
Taekwondo Tournament
Congratulations to the following students who
attained Silver and Gold Certificates in recent weeks!
Congratulations to Teshani W for competing in
the Taekwondo Junior Tournament. Overall Teshani
received Gold in Pattern (a define series of movements which are aligned to Taekwondo self-defence
and attack), Gold in Sparring (controlled fighting and
defence) and Gold in Special Techniques (jumping
front kick and a jumping turning kick that are above
head height) .
A fantastic result!
Cassie Kemp
PE/Sport Coordinator
GOLD
George P, Joshua D, Emma L, Michelle W, Julian M,
Keiran F, Harry B, , Liam C, Isabella M, Emily M,
SILVER
Matilda L, Aadi P, Michael B, Elena F, Edgar L,
William A, Vishwa P, Frances S-M, Sean C, Saoirse
M, Ian W, William C, Ivan Z, Kalani P, Christine T,,
Prachi P, Arnav C, Isabelle N, Caitlyn C, Luke M,
Jessica H, Rajvi P, Hayden J Michael D, Nick B,
Brad WS, Carl L, Ryan W
Rubbish Free Lunch Day Winners Week 4 Term 2
Congratulations to our winning classes for last week’s Rubbish Free Lunch Day. The winning prep class was PA with
100% rubbish free lunches in their class. The winning junior school classes were 1B and 1C with 96% rubbish free
lunches in their class. The winning middle school classes were 3C and 3/4Y with 100% rubbish free lunches in
their class. The winning senior classes were 5D, 6A and 6B with 96% rubbish free lunches in their class.
Our winning classes are rewarded with 15 minutes extra recess! Congratulations!
CLASS
SCORE
CLASS
SCORE
CLASS
SCORE
CLASS
SCORE
PA
100%
1C
96%
3B
88%
5A
41%
89%
1D
88%
3C
100%
5B
79%
88%
2A
87%
3D
96%
100%
5C
81%
5D
PB
PC
PD
84%
2B
PE
79%
2C
91%
90%
3/4Y
4B
Excursion
6A
96%
96%
PF
89%
2D
83%
4C
Excursion
6B
96%
1A
73%
2E
4D
Excursion
6C
93%
1B
96%
3A
79%
92%
4E
Excursion
6D
92%
GENERAL INFORMATION
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS…
Walk Safely to School Day
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary School
children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. Walking to school
promotes Road Safety, Health, the use of Public Transport and t helps the Environment.
It will be held throughout Australia on Friday 22 May 2015
The objectives of WSTSD are:
 To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour
 To promote the health benefits of walking and help create regular walking habits at an early age.
 To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adult's hand when crossing the road
 To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians.
 To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an early age and which will be difficult to
change as children become adults
 To promote the use of Public Transport
 To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles
How you can be involved :- On Friday 22 May 2015, we want you and your child/ren to participate in Walk
Safely to School Day. If you drive to school, park 2 blocks away and walk instead of drive. Have fun and
enjoy!!
GALLIPOLI 100: Celebrating the ANZAC Centenary
This term’s Integrated Studies unit for Year 6 is entitled ‘GALLIPOLI 100’ which commemorates the landing of the
Allied forces on the Gallipoli Peninsula 100 years ago. The focus is on :Australia’s birth as a nation, The ANZACS,
World War I, events on the home front, how the war impacted Australia’s way of life, Australia’s contribution to
this world changing event and why it is still significant today. Students have been working digitally through the use
of a specially made interactive MWPSANZAC website. They have been writing pieces, making models,
creating new front covers for picture story books and much more. The mascots for this unit are Trooper Jones of
the 1st AIF Lighthorse Division and Sister Tucker of the 14th Australian General Hospital.
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
‘WHEN GREAT MINDS DON’T THINK ALIKE’ 25 MAY 7.00PM A FREE seminar for parents and teacher of children with learning
difficulties . Mt Waverley Library 14 Miller Crescent. Bookings Essential PH: 98750222 [email protected]
Jordanville Community Centre Martial Arts therapy program on Wednesday nights during school term from 4.30pm -6.30pm
St . Luke’s Preschool 94 Essex Rd Mount Waverley 3149 Open day Saturday the 23 MAY 1Oam-12.00 noon
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT UPDATE
Hi, I’m Earnest and
I care about the
Environment.
Remember Earth
hour is this Friday!
Care for the
environment by
switching power
off.
Change The World In 5 Minutes
The Senior Environment Team have undertaken a challenge to CHANGE THE WORLD IN 5 MINUTES. This can easily
be achieved by taking small actions towards making our community a more sustainable place to live in. Last week
the challenge was to recycle as many mobile phones and mobile phone accessories as possible.
So we asked that students please bring to school any old phones and accessories for recycling. The Senior Environment Team will call for a five minute collection of all mobile phones and parts for recycling. We collected 3 kg
which we will add to the 10kg that we have collected over the year. These will then be collected by Mobile Muster
as part of our commitment to Zoos Victoria to help save endangered gorillas in the wild. For more information on
this program go to www.zoo.org.au/callingonyou
Imandie, Ella and Chanuth: Sustainable Environment Captains
Loretta Leary: Sustainable Environment Co-ordinator
WWF(World Wildlife Fund) is inviting Australians to walk, bounce or hop back into the wildlife spirit this
June, with the much-anticipated return of Wild Onesie Week 2015. WWF is challenging Australians to
head off to work and school and go about their day dressed head-to-toe as an animal during WILD ONESIE
WEEK (which includes World Environment Day on June 5). MWPS Senior Environment Team is challenging
our school to participate in this event by holding a WILD ONESIE DAY on FRIDAY 5 TH JUNE. Students are
asked to dress in a wild onesies, or dress like an animal, or wear their favourite pjs on the day. A GOLD
COIN donation is requested. The funds raised will go towards our sponsored animals (which include koalas, a bilby, an orang-utan, a Tasmanian devil and a now critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum.) See
our sponsored animals page on the Sustainability Blog
http://sustainabilityatmwps.global2.vic.edu.au/our-animals/ for more
details of our animals.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
A big thanks to everyone who has supported the Entertainment fundraiser!
We’ve almost received all the books and payments back from our families.
If you have not paid for yours yet, please organise your payment or return the
unsold Entertainment Book (in the envelop it came in) to the Office by 13 May 2015
If you ordered the Digital Membership please return the Book ASAP
Payments can be made online at: www.entbook.com.au/1806q87
Thanking you
Rosy
0418 516 902
Mother’s Day Stall
A big thank you to the Sarah Browne and all the parents
that assisted with the Mother’s day stall. I am sure all the
mothers/grandmothers loved the gifts purchased by the
children.
Rotary Raffle Tickets Prep – Yr 5
You will have received a booklet of raffle tickets to be sold in conjunction with
Rotary Club. Please return ticket stubs and payment in an envelope with your
child’s name & class clearly marked on the envelope. Any unsold tickets or booklets need to be
returned to the General Office again named, so that they be accounted for and reallocated if
required.
Lost Property
Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly labelled
with name , as we currently a huge amount of lost
property located in the Great space of the senior learning
area. Also please check with child/children if they had art,
library ,music or computer as this is often where clothing
is left behind.
PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS
Citizenship
Achievement
Prep A
Zora H for helping people to organise their
tables and their belongings.
Lee for working hard on Mathletics.
Prep B
Elbert K for always giving a hand to those who
need it. Thank you for your help in the
classroom.
Nikita A for always trying your hardest at swimming even
when you are nervous.
Prep C
Tian Y for always having a happy attitude and
making the rest of us smile :)
Toby S for his excellent effort during reading time,
Giving his very best work.
Prep D
Ashlee D for always giving 100% to all
activities. Ashlee works hard, is persistent and
never gives up.
Joshua P for working hard to do his best work whilst
solving number facts involving addition.
Prep E
Daniel P for making an extra special effort to
take part in class discussions and offer some of
his ideas. Keep it up Daniel. We enjoy having
you share with us.
Harry S for being such a kind member of our
class. You are always thinking of others. Thank
you.
Liana S for the pride she takes when completing her
work. It is always neat and beautifully presented. Well
done Liana.
1A
Nicholas K for always being a kind and helpful
friend. We are lucky to have you in 1A!
Alex B for always presenting an exciting and informative
show and tell. Well done!
1B
Kiara W for being courteous to her classmates,
teacher and other who visit our room.
Sofie D for always challenging herself to improve her
learning.
1C
Jayda M for being polite and respectful in class
and for valuing the chance to learn from others.
Stephanie W for consistently working very hard and for
aiming to produce her best.
1D
Jake G for being a helpful and co-operative
member of Table One and working nicely with
his 'team'.
Reva M for making excellent progress in reading and
writing and for keeping a really neat workspace at all
times!
2A
Hiruki M for always being willing to share her
ideas and responses with the class and
teacher.
Neil Z for always being a delightful student and bringing
a positive attitude into the classroom. Well done!
2B
Alex S for being helpful and friendly towards
others.
Madison C for always taking the time to produce well
presented, neat work.
2C
Matthew A for making a big effort to become
more independent in the classroom. Keep it up
Matthew!
Sarah H for trying to include lots of detail when writing
sentences in her Journal this week.
2D
Noah L for being a kind and caring friend to all
his classmates. Thank you Noah. Keep it up.
Nadia W for trying really hard to get all her homework
done. What a fantastic effort. Well done and keep up the
hard work.
2E
Matthew A for making a conscientious effort
with his school work at all times.
Sophie C for trying really hard to solve difficult
subtraction sums. Good on you Sophie, keep up the
great effort.
Prep F
Euan N for joining in, listening, speaking and following
instructions! We really enjoy you being in Prep F.