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Newsletter No 17, Thursday 4 June 2015
SPECIAL EVENTS
DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to Tilly R, Chris F, Alannah T, Matthew N, Liam S, Andy D,
On the ropes
Oliver C, Rehan F, Emma R, Johnny M and Mineth N who run at the Division
Cross Country on Monday. It was great to see you all enjoy the run in very
cold conditions. Well done!
Cassie Kemp
PE/Sport Coordinator
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
HOLIDAY
MONDAY 8 JUNE IS A
PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND
SCHOOL WILL NOT BE
OPEN ON THIS DAY.
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Congratulations to all the Prep to Year 3 students who participated in their swimming carnivals over the last few
weeks. Thank you to all the parents who offered their help on the day and a special thankyou to those parents who
got into the water to lend a hand. The children had a great time enjoying novelty events, as well as learning about
swimming races and competing for house points and ribbons. The results were very close and are as follows:
Prep and Year 1
Year 2 and Year 3
Murray – 336
Equal 1st – Goulburn and Murray - 314
Glenelg – 348
3rd – Glenelg – 312
Barwon – 335
4th – Barwon – 306
Goulburn - 315
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
PREP TRANSITION
The Step into Prep program commences
on Thursday 11 June and although
acceptance letters will not be sent out
until the following week, all families who
have applied for Mount Waverley Primary
School are welcome to attend.
While the kinder students are engaged in some activities
parents are welcome to have morning tea in the staffroom
and listen to a brief presentation about Mount Waverley
Primary School. Assistant Principals Vicki Martin and Peter
Hough will also be in attendance at this presentation.
SCIENCE FEEDBACK
Thanks so much to the parents who have provided feedback
on my newsletter article about Science last week. The
support to increase the allocation of science in schools
appears to be overwhelming and I look forward to continuing
discussions regarding this with all stakeholders in the
community. Fortuitously, Deakin University have approached
our school to be involved in a joint venture with Essex Heights
PS, Wattle Park PS and Box Hill North PS to develop science
curriculum and increase skills in science teaching with pre
service teachers. Robyn Knight and Tom Boyle will be our
representatives for this project.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
5 June
WILD ONESIE DAY
Yr 5 Gold Rush Incursion
8 June
QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
9 June-10 June
Yr 3 & Yr 4 Science incursion
11 June
Yr 3-6 Music Night 6.30pm see Compass/
Tiqbiz for notice
Subway
15 June
ICAS Writing this week
Annual Reporting Meeting 7.00pm
Staffroom
16 June
ICAS Spelling
Regional Cross Country
18 June
Night of the Notables Yr 5
23 June
Yr 6 Melbourne Museum
24 June
Yr 6 Reach Rookys
COMPASS
As of Term 3 Compass will be used to disseminate the
newsletter, rather than email, but it will also be available to
download from our website. We are currently having
discussions about using Compass next year to disseminate
student June and December reports. I have been using this
system as a parent for many years and have found it to be
very user friendly.
Greg Paine
Years 3 - 6 Music Night 2015
Thursday the 11th of June, 6:30pm onwards.
Please see Compass/Tiqbiz for notice
WORKING BEE DATE
Term 3: Saturday 1 August
Term 4 : Saturday 7 November
26 June
LAST DAY OF TERM 2.30PM DISMISSAL
REMINDERS
Permission forms & payments:
 Yr 5 Gold Rush due 3 June
 Yr 3 & 4 CSI Lab forensics due 5 June
 Yr 3/4 ,4,5 & 6 Swimming notices due 26 June
PAYMENTS FOR HOUSE ATHLETICS
If families have paid the Excursion Levy for this year
they do not need to send along any money for the
House Athletics. Only those who have not paid the
Levy need to pay.
SCHOOL TOURS
Wednesday school tours will cease at the
end of Term 2. From 13 July families wishing
to visit the school should call to make an
individual appointment.
ACHIEVEMENTS/CURRICULUM
.
Hi, I’m Earnest and I
care about the
Environment.
Earth Hour is this
Friday. Remember to
turn off any
appliances at the wall
rather than have
them on stand-by.
GOLD
Ameesha W, Amir K, Ayush S, Eleisha L, Andrew B,
Elsie W, Grace R, Hitani C, John S, Mirae, Tyler Z,
Jiny J, Vincent C, Maria K
LIBRARY NEWS
It might surprise you to know that we
are still winding up the last odds and
ends of orders for the Book Fair…
with only one book to be delivered
and we’re done! And what a great
success – at the moment our
commission stands at $2030, which is a record high! This
will directly benefit all the children, who will find comfy
chairs and new books arriving in the Library over the
next weeks. Thank you very much everyone who
supported the book fair by purchasing books, and
especially by helping out with the sales. Children of
parent helpers at the Book Fair will be very pleased to
hear that Mum or Dad have won house points for
Glenelg, Barwon, Goulburn or Murray with their hard
work. Thank you!
Jacqueline Griffeth
Teacher Librarian
SILVER
Melody Z, Gina K, Michael L, Daniel C, Sagarika A,
Eldrick H, Olivia K, Allan W, Ashley W, Emily M,
Taelora P, Keevan V, Isabella M, Shivank Agarwal,
Ria P, Sophie S, Esha G, Keira G, Madeline T,
Alannah T, Nudara L, Jasmine J, Andy L, Lucinda M,
Catherine F, Caitlin H, Ethan L, Arthur C, Maria P,
Racheal Z, Adam T, Charlotte W, Esha A
WILD ONESIE DAY IS TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
DRESS IN YOUR ONESIE OR AS AN ANIMAL
AND BRING A GOLD COIN DONATION!
Rubbish Free Lunch Day Winners Week 7 Term 2
Congratulations to our winning classes for last week’s Rubbish Free Lunch Day. The winning prep class was PF with
94% rubbish free lunches in their class. The winning junior school class was 2A with 96% rubbish free lunches in
their class. The winning middle school classes were 3B, 3C and 3D with 100% rubbish free lunches in their class.
The winning senior classes were 6A and 6C with 96% rubbish free lunches in their class. Our winning classes are
rewarded with 15 minutes extra recess! Congratulations!
CLASS
PA
PB
PC
PD
PE
PF
1A
1B
SCORE
No result
89%
90%
75%
83%
94%
79%
92%
CLASS
1C
1D
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
3A
SCORE
87%
87%
96%
No result
No result
91%
88%
85%
CLASS
3B
3C
3D
SCORE
100%
100%
3/4Y
100%
82%
4B
83%
4C
4D
4E
79%
86%
96%
CLASS
5A
5B
5C
5D
6A
6B
6C
6D
SCORE
56%
86%
90%
90%
96%
No result
96%
86%
GENERAL INFORMATION
‘Out of this World’ School Holiday Fun! ...And we have lift off!
Bookings are now open for our Winter School Holiday programs.
There's heaps of exciting activities to choose from – all with an ‘Out of this World’ twist!
Each program is linked to activities that draw on imagination and creativity.
From different times and lands, to out of space and back again…. with a little Minion fun!
To find out what’s on and to book, visit www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs
We look forward to seeing you these School Holidays for fun that’s sure to be ‘Out of this
World.’
The Camp Australia Team.
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
WHO’s IN CHARGE? An 8 week FREE program for parents or carers of young people (8-18 yrs) who are out of control.
Program starts on Thursday 23 July 7pm-9.30pm Monash Youth & family Services Batesford Community Hub,
94 Batesford Rd, Chadstone Enquiries & bookings call Emily or Libby on 9518 3900
GENERAL INFORMATION
2015 CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
CSEF will be provided by the Vic Government to assist eligible families to cover costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance
will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student will be: $125 for primary school students
How to Apply
Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Closing Date
You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school by 26 June 2015.
Eligibility Date
CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card successfully validating with Centrelink on either the
first day of term two or term three.
Term Two Validation
If the parent/legal guardian’s concession card successfully validates on the first day of Term Two (13 April 2015), the application
will be processed and full annual payment will be made to the school from the commencement of Term Three. For applications
which fail Term Two validation, but become valid on the first day of Term Three, the application will be processed and payment
will be made to the school during Term Three.
1:1 Laptop Program
At Mount Waverley Primary School we recognise that we must remain at the forefront of maximising the use of
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in our classrooms. Proudly over the past two and a half
years, the school has invested significant time and financial support into developing a successful 1:1 laptop
program. This innovative program was driven by the need to not only adapt to the Australian Curriculum, but
also to continue to increase student engagement and student learning outcomes.
The Australian Curriculum and AusVELS integrates ICT throughout English, Mathematics and other domains. It is
therefore critical that our school’s leadership team and staff continue to advocate for, and use technology, to
broaden the learning of their students.
Mount Waverley Primary School is privileged to be a pilot school of the New Pedagogies Project. This program has focussed on
creating ‘deep learning experiences’ in which technology can facilitate. We firmly believe that the 1:1 program enables students
to engage in real life learning experiences which engage them and create exciting new possibilities for all involved.
On Monday 15th June there will be Information Evening for the 2015 Year 3 parents to discuss our plans for 2016 with the 1:1
program. Whilst these families are strongly encouraged to attend to gain an understanding of our directions for Grade 4 2016
classes, we extend our invitation to any family in the school to attend.
To assist our planning, please fill out the RSVP slip below and return it to the office by Friday 12 th June if you are planning to
attend this valuable information evening.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Erin Harman
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1:1 Laptop Evening – Attendance Reply
Monday 15 June 2015 – 6:00pm in the Great Space (West)
Parent and Child Name:___________________________________________________
Number of people attending:______________________________________________
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS
CITIZENSHIP
ACHIEVEMENT
34Y
Tessa for always supporting others with their
learning. Well Done!
Sinead for an excellent job with her reading task on
drawing conclusions and making inferences. Great
Work!
3A
Michelle V for being a positive class member
who enthusiastically participates in all class
activities.
Liam S for responding creatively to a writing task, using
descriptive language for effect.
3B
Chiara F for being a very helpful and cooperative class member who displays a
positive attitude at all times.
Rina S for always working diligently and enthusiastically
in all areas of the curriculum and producing work of a
consistently high standard.
3C
Andre L for displaying a friendly attitude
towards his classmates and using beautiful
manners at all times.
Sara P for working diligently and consistently producing
work of a very high standard.
3D
Athan M for the team work and co-operation
he has shown through his Integrated Studies
project.
Michelle W for consistently helping others,
including her peers and teachers, with great
enthusiasm. Thank you Michelle!
Juliette G for always producing work at a high standard
and presenting all her work beautifully.
4C
Hunter B for developing his ability to be
resilient towards difficult and challenging tasks.
Hyunji C for putting in the extra effort with her studies
and being a leader in the classroom.
4D
Senuja R for working well and consistently in
reading group sessions this term. Well done
Senuja.
Finlay D for writing intriguing narratives. Well done
Finlay.
4E
Shreesh V for being an active citizen in our
classroom by helping others, being proactive
and continually contributing to our class
discussions.
Seyara F for working through multiplication and division
problems with enthusiasm and sharing her
understanding of these problems with her peers.
5A
Abby D for always enthusiastically
participating in all activities and for her fantastic
and confident performance at assembly with
the Dance and Drama Group. Well done!
Marisa P for always producing an exceptional standard
of work and for always being a helpful classmate. Keep
up the great work!
5B
Vincent C for always being a happy, friendly
and caring member of our class.
Jeremy D for always trying his best and completing
high standards of work.
5C
Oviya P for giving a fantastic effort to become
more involved in class discussions and sharing
her ideas with audiences.
Cameron H for participating wonderfully during his
Japanese lessons and giving his best efforts. Keep it up
Cam!
5D
Matthew T for excellent work in class,
listening to instructions and maintaining focus
on his activities, producing a fabulous result.
Olivia K for an excellent effort in Literacy, writing
creative and entertaining stories.
6A
Alanah S for helping out our newest class
member with class routines and unfamiliar
work.
Jacob N for writing a very good persuasive text about
camp.
6B
Brayden J for his fun nature and always being
kind and supportive towards other class
members.
Daniel T for his excellent work this semester in all areas
of the curriculum.
6C
Melinda M for always having a smile on her
face and bringing positive vibes to those
around her.
Jinghan Y for the beautiful poetry she has composed
this term. Your poems showed skill and sophistication,
Jinghan!
6D
Imandie A for her positive attitude to her
learning and willingness to help her classmates
Ahnaf R for a big improvement in his effort, attitude and
quality of work.
4B
Oscar R for always making great comments and
insights during our class discussions. Well Done!