School Council President: Mrs Frost 0412 117 399
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2015
APRIL
Fri 24
Sun 26
Mon 27
Walk to School
Snack Shack Closed
Storytime - Rainbows
Anzac Assembly - 2.30pm
POPS Bunnings BBQ - Nunawading
Y5/6 Old Melbourne Gaol Excursion
MAY
Fri 1
Wed 6
Fri 8
Mon 11
Tues 12-14
Fri 15
Mon 18
Tues 19
Wed 20
Thurs 21
Hats no longer required
POPS Cross Country
Mothers Day Stall
AOM Assembly - 2.45pm
NAPLAN
Storytime - Toys
Education Week Begins
Y2 Melbourne Museum Excursion
Cybersafety Incursion
Y3/4 Currawong Bush Park Excursion
Cybersafety Incursion
School Council meeting - 7.30pm
Cybersafety Incursion
OPEN DAY
23rd April 2015 Volume 43, No 11
ANZAC CEREMONY
This morning all our year six students participated in the
annual ANZAC Day service at Templestowe RSL with other
students from Manningham schools. Our school captains
presented a wreath and all students behaved respectfully
and were a credit to POPS.
Tomorrow afternoon at 2.30pm we will hold our annual
ANZAC Day ceremony in the hall. Thank you to the students
and parents who have indicated they would like to share
stories and/or memorabilia from their family’s history. The
year six captains will conduct the ceremony and Mr Bullen
as guest speaker will join us. I look forward to an inspiring
and reverent ceremony.
All students will participate in a POPS Pals session prior to
the ANZAC Day ceremony. These sessions are conducted by
the year six students are based around special events of the
school and community. The focus tomorrow will be around
our school values and those of the ANZACs.
School Tours are held on Tuesdays at 9.30am
PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT
As you aware our professional learning this term has
focused on the teaching of reading and the importance of
engaging children in reading. This week in the staff meeting
all class teachers took a learning walk through each other’s
classroom looking for evidence of the conditions for
conducting successful reading lessons. Teachers will
continue to use this activity as a regular part of their
professional learning.
Learning Journals are due back at school this Friday.
STUDENT SAFETY
It has come to my notice that some students are arriving at
school earlier than they should. The school grounds are
supervised from 8.45am until 3.45pm. Students who are at
school outside those hours need to be supervised by their
parents or enrolled in Out of School Hours Care.
Any person driving into the school grounds must observe
the speed limit of 5km. The safety of everyone in the
grounds is paramount and the speed sign is prominently
displayed at the entrance, please obey it.
Mrs Daniel
PRINCIPAL
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AUSSIE OF THE MONTH
TERM DATES 2015
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
13/04/15 - 26/06/15
13/07/15 - 18/09/15
05/10/15 - 18/12/15
CURRICULUM DAYS
Monday, 13th July
CURRENT NOTICES

Year 5/6 Melbourne Gaol, State Library,
Shrine Excursion
COMMUNITY NEWS
ANZAC BADGES
We are currently selling a variety
of Anzac merchandise in support
of Anzac Day on Saturday the 25th
April. Please note we only have $4
bag tags left although any
donation is much appreciated.
Our Aussie of the Month
this Month is Elise P of
5O. Elise is a wonderful
role model for other
students and is carrying
out her responsibility as
a
Year
5
Buddy
admirably. She has a
positive
outlook
to
learning and approaches
tasks with enthusiasm
and diligence. Elise is a
friendly, courteous and
helpful student and is concerned for the welfare of others.
She ensures that she is inclusive of everyone in the
classroom and also out in the schoolyard. Elise is a reliable
student who consistently demonstrates the values of the
school through her interactions with others. This is
particularly evident during her sporting pursuits.
Well Done Elise!
MERIT AWARDS
Thank-you for your support.
Foundation D
Grace W
HATS AWAY 1st OF MAY
Foundation O
Summer B
Reminder, please ensure you child has a hat until the 1st
of May. Children who are not wearing hats will be
required to play in the undercover areas.
1K
Tom E
1P
Emma M
PARK ORCHARDS LEARNING CENTRE
2G
Zach M, Jessica H
2M
Abby B
2W
Aya E
3Q
Chloe W
3/4D
Will S
4D
Ashley H
5O
Finn C
5W
James W
6AB
Kiki A
6CB
Matilda C
The Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre
has the following classes commencing soon:
Young Impressionists Art Class for Kids
Wednesdays 6th May – 10th June $110
Parent/Child Cooking Class
Thursday 30th April 7.30pm – 9.30pm $45 per couple
Love and Logic Parenting Program
Monday 11th May – 1st June $125
Morning Pilates Classes
Tuesdays 5th May – 16th June $105
Please telephone the Community House on 9876-4381 for
more information.
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SNACK SHACK
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
Snack Shack Closed
22-24th April
CANTEEN ROSTER
APRIL
Fri 24
CLOSED
Wed 29
Mrs Miles
Thurs 23
Mrs Hamilton
MAY
Fri 1
Mrs Martin
Wed 6
Mrs Baker
Thurs 7
Mrs Williams
Fri 8
Mrs Nguyen
Winter Interschool Sport Round 1
POPS v - St Annes PS
11.30am, Friday 24th April, 2015
(Melways Map 35 E9)
HOME:
Soccer, Softball Open, Softball Girls,
Netball Girls
AWAY:
Volleyball, Netball Open, Bat Tennis
DOMENEY RESERVE:
Football
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Some passes are available at the POPS office which will
enable $5 entry to the show (2 per family).
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