Newsletter No 16 Friday 17 October Wednesday 22 Thursday 23 Friday 24 Monday 27 Tuesday 28 Wednesday 29 Thursday 30 Friday 31 Monday 3 November Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Friday 7 Monday 10 Thursday 13 Thursday 16 October 2014 Prep Excursion to Traffic School Year 4 Push Cart Session Year 5 Excursion to Scienceworks Finance Committee Meeting 9.00am Year 3 and 4 Incursion – Australia Bound Concert Costume Committee Meeting ELC 2.00pm Kanga Cricket Round Robin – Nominated Year 6 Students 2015 Prep – Transition 2 – Parent Information & Numeracy 2.20-3.20pm Time Capsule Event 6.00-9.00pm / Ceremony 6.30pm Year 5 Incursion – Hands on Science Year 6 Incursion – Hands on Science Year 4 Camp to Phillip Island departs Level 2 Excursion – CERES 2C, 2W and 1D School Council Meeting 6.30pm Concert Costume Committee Meeting ELC 2.00pm Level 2 Excursion – CERES 1C, 1MC and 1N Year 5 Push Cart Session Year 6 Push Cart Sessions Year 4 Camp returns 3.00pm Report Writing Day – Students DO NOT attend Melbourne Cup Day - Students DO NOT attend Year 5 and 6 to CGS to watch High School Musical Concert Costume Committee Meeting ELC 2.00pm Year 4 Excursion – Mont de Lancy Year 5 Incursion – Cartoonist Visit Year 6 Round Robin 2015 Prep – Transition 3 – Parent Information & Literacy 2.20-3.20pm Prep Incursion – Fire Department Visit Year 6 Incursion – Cartoonist Visit Our Mission: To nurture and develop individuals to become adaptable in a changing environment and to acquire a lifelong love of learning and the skills and attitudes necessary to function successfully in a sustainable global society. Our Values: Respect, honesty, excellence and resilience. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT WELCOME BACK Welcome back to Term 4, our busiest term. There are many exciting activities to look forward to this term, especially for our Year 6 students. The Concert will be a strong focus as the term progresses. Year 2 and Year 3 have already enjoyed their Adventure Day and Camp this week whilst the Year 4 students will attend their camp at the end of the month. Work hard everyone, we only have 9 weeks to go! MY TIME ON LEAVE I am very pleased to be back at school and am very appreciative of Kevin Oakey, Leah Kaliviotis and the whole staff for taking care of all our students during my leave last term. I had a wonderful trip exploring beautiful sights in America and Canada as well as spending precious time with my grandson. Yellowstone National Park was an absolute highlight, the wildlife in Canada and of course my grandson. CURRICULUM DAY 3 NOVEMBER Monday 3 November is a Curriculum Day and students are not required to attend school. OSHC care will be available if there is sufficient demand. HATS This is a reminder that, in line with our Sun Smart Policy, all students must w ear a school hat at play time, lunch time and during all outdoor activities during Ter m 4. We have had a number of sunny days so it is very important to wear a hat to protect your skin from sun damage. SCHOOL CONCERT – ‘Remember the Time’ Rehearsals for this year’s concert are well underway and the students are enjoying learning new songs and dance moves. We look forward to showing you their talent and hard work on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 December at the Caulfield Grammar School. Isaac Q in 2W was our winner of the Name the Concert competition. Congratulations Isaac. PORTFOLIOS I hope our P-2 parents enjoyed sharing the portfolios with their children and seeing the growth in their learning last term. Please ensure that all portfolios have been returned to school so that new work can be added. Gillian Brookes Principal ASSEMBLY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who have received Assembly Certificates: Shiloh J ( PB), Eleni C (PM), Jackson H (PMC), Martin K (1C), Logan C (1D), Hunter S (1MC), Jett B-L (2C), Tara N (2W), Jack B (4C), Emma F (4D), Sarah B (4SW), Maddy K (5K), Miette G (5Z), Alyssa L (6W), Michael K (PE), Ai Xin D (LOTE) 2015 ATTENDANCE AT JELLS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL With planning for 2015 underway it would be appreciated if any families who are not returning to us next year could please advise us in writing as soon as possible to allow our plans to accurately reflect student numbers. SCHOOL UNIFORM SALES Uniform sales through RHSports will continue to be offered from the school on Monday afternoons from 3.00-4.00pm. Orders can be sent via the office for delivery directly to students. The RHSports shop is open between 8.30-5.00 Monday – Friday at Unit 14/100 New Street, Ringwood. LIBRARY BOOK COVERING Following the great success of the recent Book Fair we have lots of library books to be covered. If any parents are available to help out contacting some of our lovely new book please call in and see Leah Kaliviotis in the office. LITERACY AND NUMERACY TRAINING Two sessions are planned during our Prep Transition Program for Parents wishing to help during Literacy and Numeracy sessions in 2015. This is open to all parents who have not completed the training previously. Sessions will be held in the GP room. The dates are as follows: Numeracy: Friday 24 October 2.20 – 3.20pm Literacy: Friday 7 November 2.20 – 3.20pm PE/SPORTS UPDATE Welcome back to Term 4 as we look to round off the year in the Phys Ed department. Last Wednesday, 29 of our Year 46 students headed off to Bill Sewart Athletics Track to represent the school in the Divisional Athletics. We were lucky enough to have 11 students qualify for the upcoming Regional Carnival. Best of luck goes to Lachlan K, Lochlan J, Ella C, Luke G and Charlie P, Zach C, Austin D, Abby B, Chloe B, Jodi W and Katia K. We know they will do us proud! Next week is a big week for us, as we have the Senior Hooptime finals day for our girls’ team, as well as our Junior Hooptime finals day for our Year 3 & 4 students. Additionally, on Friday, 50 of our Year 6 students will be heading out to Mulgrave Reserve for our annual T20 Blast (Kanga Cricket) day. Best of luck to all students that are involved! Michael Hogg, PE Teacher YEAR 2 ADVENTURE DAY On Tuesday the 14 October the Year 2 students went to Wombat Corner at Emerald Lake. We went by bus to Belgrave then went on Puffing Billy to Lakeside Station. It took about 1hour, on Puffing Billy. When we got to Wombat Corner we did 6 activities. The activities were mini golf and low ropes, rogaining, and trampolines, flying fox, initiative trail and photo trail. Our favourite activities were the flying fox and the trampolines. We all thought it was an awesome day. The Year 2 Adventure Day is a great introduction to our Camps Program. It was very exciting for all the students with a ride on Puffing Billy followed by turns at many challenging and fun activities. They all came home tired but happy. Thanks to the staff and parents who planned, supervised and cared for our students. Mr Coughlan, Miss Wood & Year 2. Year 3 Sovereign Hill Camp We arrived at school on Monday morning at 8:30am and got ready and left on the bus. In two and a half hours we got there and got in our cabins and made friends with our roommates. We were put into groups with Mr Howe, Mrs Pensa, Mr Jeffery, Mrs Harrison, Ms Walker, Mr K, Ms Beagley, and Mr Noordhoff. Some groups went bowling, gold panning and some looked at shops. Afterwards we had lunch and a little rest in our cabins. We got ready for dinner and went to the New York Bakery. For dinner we had chicken curry and some kids liked it and some didn’t! For dessert we had brownies with cream! The next day all the groups did the Red Hill Mine Tour and went shopping. Some got a horse shoe with their name on it. You could also get posters and a coin with your name on it. After that came the long bus ride home. Some kids slept and some kids talked. Thank you to all the parents who came along. P.S The weather was terrible but we still had fun! By Mitchell H, Brady P and Bailey H RACV Sponsorship Diamond Level Sponsor Website: http://www.mulgravecc.com.au/ Gold Level Sponsor Website: www.te2.com.au Silver Level Sponsor Bronze Level Sponsors Practical gardening - Grande Family CGB Precision Products P/L Appreciation: Jells Park would like to extend their extreme gratitude and appreciation to all sponsors of the RACV Energy breakthrough challenge. Sponsorship opportunities are still needed and if you would like to get on board, please contact Claire de Villiers at Jells Park Primary School on 9560 6494 or [email protected]. FRIENDS OF JELLS PARK Meeting Dates Thursday 23 October Thursday 20 November Friday 12 December 9.10am in the Gym Meeting Room – All parents welcome and Toddlers too! Aussie Farmers Direct Thank you to the families who have nominated our school as their nominated beneficiary. We have earned $37 just for doing the grocery shopping. Shop Online at Aussie Farmers Direct for Fresh Milk, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat & Seafood, Organic Food and Groceries, all with Easy Home Delivery! www.aussiefarmers.com.au Time Capsule Opening Not long to go till we see what has been locked up in the time capsule for the last 20 years. This is not a fundraising event so there will be no hidden raffles, come and enjoy the evening, stay for dinner and make sure you invite anyone you know who has been a past family of our school Christmas Stall This will be our final fundraiser for the year and a great opportunity for students to get in and get some early Christmas shopping done. Date to be advised. Heather West, FJPPS Convenor COMMUNITY ADVERTISING Thank you to the advertisers for supporting the Jells Park Primary School Newsletter. Any queries regarding advertising space in this newsletter, please contact the School Office on 9560 6494. Jells Park Primary School does not endorse products or services of any private advertisers and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.