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LINKLETTER
Issue 31 16th October 2014
Children, Teachers, Parents: A partnership for the future
Calendonia Drive, Eltham North 3095 Ph: 9431 1599 Fax:9431 0686 OSHC Ph: 9431 2503 www.glenkps.vic.edu.au/ Office Hours: 8.15am– 4.00pm
Email: [email protected]
DIARY
PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:
PREP 2015 TRANSITION TIME
Excitement is starting to build. Now we’re into term 4, there are a
number of opportunities for our enrolled 2015 Preps and their parents
to come along to school and begin to get a taste of school life.
Yesterday, from 2.15pm—3.15pm there was an optional session
which was attended by many families. The children took part in some
planned activities and next Thursday, 23rd October, there will be a
further opportunity to come along and have an hour at school.
2014 - TERM 4
Thu 16th Oct
Grade 5 Family Life
Sun 19th Oct
Channel 7 Victorian State
School Spectacular Telecast
Thus 23rd Oct
2015 Prep Transition
2.15-pm 3.15pm
Family Life Grade 5
Mon 27th Oct
Grade 2 Day Camp Day at
Ferngully
Tue 28th Oct
Grade 6 Incursion
2015 Prep Transition
2.15pm-3.15pm
Grade 5 (2015) iPad Program
Information Session for
Parents 7.00pm
Mon 3rd Nov
Curriculum Day
NO SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS
Tue 4th Nov
Cup Day
NO SCHOOL
Monday 15th Dec
Twilight Christmas Concert
Hats are back for Term 4
No Hat No Play
It was terrific to see so many parents taking the opportunity to bring their child along to
school. Thank you!
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ATHLETICS SUCCESS
Team GK was very competitive at Meadow Glen Aths track again this week and a number
of students will now go on to compete at the forthcoming State championships. A fantastic
outcome! Well done to our competitors who have been doing so well and every best wish
to those students who go on to compete at the next level. Go GK!!
PLANNING FOR 2015
It is that time of the year again when we have to figure out what our enrolment will be
which then determines how many teachers we need and how many classrooms we are
entitled to have etc. Everything is formula driven and everything starts with predicting
what the school’s enrolment is likely to be from the beginning of 2015.
We know how many grade 6 students will be leaving at the end of the 2014. We know
how many preps are enrolled to start school at the beginning of 2015. We know that some
of our students in grade 1 - 5 are moving house, relocating etc. and won’t be attending
GK in 2015. We know that we will have some new students enroling in grades 1 - 6 in
2015 as their families have/are moving into the area. We know what we know BUT … we
don’t know what we don’t know!
Thank you to those parents (other than those in grade 6) who have already let us know if
their child/ren will not be at GK in 2015. If there are families who have yet to tell us of their
changed circumstances for 2015, THEN PLEASE LET US KNOW, IN WRITING, at your
earliest convenience. We need to have our predicted enrolment for 2015 as current and
as accurate as possible so we would be most grateful if parents notified us as soon as
they know of any changes please.
DISCO FUN
A lot of fun was had by a lot of children last Friday night. DJ RayRay had everyone ‘in the
groove’ and moving to the disco beat. Even the Principal was there in disguise with
sparkling hair and mirror ball earrings. Or at least we think it was the Principal! We’re
sorry to hear that some students (and their parents) were disappointed because they had
missed the cut off date for ticket returns. Unfortunately, due to the ‘behind the scenes’
arrangements including finalisation of numbers attending, knowing about children with
special health needs etc. there are no ticket sales at the door on the night of the disco.
We have to have a cut-off point to finalise and confirm arrangements, number of children
attending etc., as we do for all excursion planning, so it pays to keep up with notices,
website info etc. and to make sure that due in dates are met please.
Jill Ramsay
Our values: RESPECT,, Reesilience, Exxcellence, Saafety, Peersistence, En
ncouragement, Crreativity and To
olerance
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Value awards to be presented at assembly on Monday 20th October 2014
PREP D
Summer M
For showing improvement in your writing. All of your hard work and
persistence has paid off! Congratulations Sum, I am very proud of
you!
PREP B
Amelie C
Congratulations on your improvement in all areas Amelie. You have
persisted at all tasks in the room. Keep it up!
PREP S
Jamieson B
Well done Jamieson for showing more persistence and concentration
in all areas of your learning. You have made a fabulous start to term
4.
PREP T
Ariana G
Congratulations on the excellent progress you have made with your
reading, Ariana. Your enthusiasm and persistence has been fabulous.
You are a superstar!
1L
Ashton R
Well done Ashton on a terrific start to term 4. It is great to see you
always persisting and trying your best. You should be very proud of
your reading and writing. Keep it up!
1G
Stella N
Well done Stella, on settling into your new school really well. We are
lucky to have you in our grade because you are kind and respectful.
You are A superstar!
1B
Mia E
Congratulations Mia for your positive attitude. You always try your
best and approach your learning enthusiastically. Your sharing of ideas with your peers is fabulous. Fantastic Effort!
1/2A
Tom M
For showing respect to all his teachers and classmates and trying his
best in all he does.
2C
Hannah S
For being respectful in the classroom and trying his best to finish
work on time.
ART
Aamon U
For always showing enthusiasm and creativity in Art sessions.
Emily R
For always trying her very in activities and working hard to improve
her drumming skills. Very impressive, Emily. Well done!
Lavinia F
For always trying her best and cooperating with other students
Alexia D
For consistently trying her best during Science lessons.
1B
MUSIC
1B
PE
PB
SCIENCE
1/2A
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SPORTS NEWS
SUMMER SPORT
Summer sport resumes this week. Please ensure your child has correct sports attire, their hat and drink bottle. They need to
change out of their sports uniform after sport has concluded back into normal GK uniform. The summer sport fixture is on
the PE and Sport blog
Rd 9
GK Darks vs Laurimer B (HOME )
GK lights vs Apollo B ( AWAY )
David Blackburn
( PE & Sport Coordinator )
CANTEEN
ROSTER:
DAY & DATE
NAMES
C McFarlane; J Robertshaw
BACK ON THE COUNTER SALES MENU FOR
TERM 4:
Wednesday 22nd October
N Sinclair
Frozen Oranges (1/4 orange piece) 30c each
Thursday 23rd October
A Peacock
Friday 24th October
P Griggs; K Aggett; S Grant
Tuesday
21st
October
Frozen UFO’s (Pineapple Rings) 50c each
Sunshine Jelly (Jelly cup with pineapple ring) $1 each
A reminder that if you are using the QKR app to order lunches there is no need to supply a paper bag – we do all that for you in the canteen. Also, all app
orders must be completed by 8.30am or you will miss the cut off.
Look out for an order form for our next special lunch – a Sushi Fun Day – where we will have 3 options of sushi on offer and you can choose how many you
would like. The sushi is being made fresh by Juishi Catering Services (contact details 0403266544) and delivered in time for lunch on Thursday, 6th November.
Please note that there will be no other lunches available on this date.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the 2nd Tuesday, 3rd or 4th Wednesday and 4th Thursday of the month.
If you can help out 9am to 11.45am on any of these days please contact me in the canteen with your details. I am available Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to
1.30pm (I am not always able to chat Fridays until we have finished preparing the lunches).
Thanks, Suzi Cunningham
VSSS 2014– SPECTACULAR TV TELECAST
THIS WEEKEND!
Tune into Channel 7 on Sunday 19th October
2014 at 3pm to relive the excitement, colour and
movement of the 2014 Victorian State School
Spectacular-Dare to Dream. After setting the
Hisense Arena alight last month, the Spectacular’s 3000 strong cast (including 38 GKPS students) of singers, dancers, musicians, skaters
and skippers will be in the spotlight. This program will show highlights of the event.
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CONGRATULATIONS JOSHUA!
Joshua S is an absolute champion in a lot of things … even Cup Stacking!
Josh is now part of the Australian Cup Stacking team (the Stakaroos) after qualifying first in one individual event and one team event in the recently held Victorian
Championships.
This weekend, Josh will attend the Australian Championships and depending on
how well he goes, he could be off to the USA next year to represent Australia. GO
JOSH!!!
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SCHOLASTIC UNCLAIMED ORDER
Last term someone placed quite a large order without a student’s name on the order
slip. This has been paid for but we were unable to give it to your child/children because
we have no name. We are hoping this message might jog someone’s memory that you didn’t receive your delivery. Please contact Astrid or Gail if you think it might be yours.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Catalogues for Issue 7 of Scholastic Book Club were distributed to students this week.
If wishing to place an order, please complete the order form and enclose with payment in an envelope which is clearly labelled “BOOKCLUB” and includes the student’s name and grade.
[Your purchase may be a “surprise” gift. If this is the case, please contact the Library direct].
For credit card payments, please refer to the Scholastic catalogue.
If ordering from more than one catalogue, you can tally them and just make one credit card payment to Scholastic.
Please ensure you record the receipt number on the order form and return to school.
For you reference, it is a good idea to take note of the receipt number.
Orders for this issue close on Friday 24th October 2014
Astrid Bathen
Gail Elliott
5 WEEK 5 CENT CHALLENGE - WEEK 2
The 5 cent challenge has entered Week 2. What a great effort
from all the grades in the first week of the challenge. Congratulations to 4B for collecting the most coins in Week 1. 4B are currently in posession of the 5 cent TROPHY, will they back it up
this week by collecting the most 5 cent peices?
Continue brining in those loose 5 cent peices to help your grade
climb to the top of the tally board. Individual grade results are
displayed on the PFA noticeboard in the courtyard.
The 5 WEEK 5 CENT CHALLENGE is a fundraising activity initiated by the Parents and Friends Association (PFA). PFA
Fundraising dollars assist with the continual development of GK
both around the grounds and in the classrooms. We intend on
putting these profits towards the purchase of an Electronic Notice Board for Calendonia Drive!
USE OF STUDENT IMAGES IN PUBLICATIONS
E.g. School Magazine, photo displays, Transition Booklet, general promotional information etc.
At GK, we celebrate the efforts of our students by mentioning their participation in school events and their achievements in our school
Linkletter where occasionally, photographs of students are included. We also use photographs of students in some school publications
(eg School Magazine, Transition booklet, promotional information). Photographs of students can also be displayed in classrooms, around
the school, on noticeboards etc. Photographs can also be found on our intranet and website. On the school website, there are images of
students who may or may not be identified by their first name or class.
We allow parents to record special school activities featuring their child (eg starting school, school assembly etc.) as this creates a momento that can be shared with other family members. Video or audio recording is permitted at school under a copyright license paid by
the Department of Education on behalf of all government schools. It is assumed however, that any images or recordings taken by
parents are solely for personal use and are not to be circulated to others or published anywhere.
If a parent has any concerns about how Glen Katherine intends to use student photographs including digital images, then please
contact us to discuss your concerns. If you do not permit your child’s photograph to be published under any circumstances then
please notify your child’s teacher, in writing, stating that you do not give permission for any photos/images of your child to be used
or published in any way.
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Sunday 22nd March 2015
10am—3pm
SHOUTING OUT for Donations!
There are so many ways in which every family can assist toward our Mega Fete. Many people are happy to be ‘hands
on’ whilst some like to work behind the scenes. We are happy to accept ALL assistance.
Our Mega Fete will see a few NEW Stalls introduced and we are sure these Stalls will interest our Families and
Public alike!
Now is the time to start making, collecting, planting etc—so please read below and see if you are able to help, donate
or collect for us!
Over the coming weeks we will be adding to the things we need—so if you can’t help now, keep watching!
Craft & Gifts Stall
Our Craft & Gifts Stall is on the HUNT for Crafty Contributions. From past Mega Fete’s we found the most popular
items were :
Handmade Cards Bookmarks
Scarves
Hair Tie/Hair Clips
Cushions
Coat Hangers
Jewellery
Fairy Wings etc
Scented Soaps
Candles
Library /Beach Bags
Suncatchers
HOW CAN YOU HELP??? We would like donations of MADE ITEMS, we would also like donations of : Fabric,
Ribbon, Cardstock, Wool, Tuelle, Elastic, Crystals & Beads.
NEW Stall—Jams & Preserves
HOW CAN YOU HELP???
•
Clean Preserving Jars (various sizes)
•
Donations of homemade Jams, Preserves, Honey etc
•
Volunteers to make Jams & Preserves
•
Stall Co-ordinator
Please contact
Tracey Russell
Garden Stall
0412 581 887 or email :
[email protected]
ON THE LOOK OUT FOR :
and advise how you can help!
•
Empty planter pots
•
Green Fingers to plant & nurture seedlings
•
Donations of small plants, ground covers
•
Stall Co-ordinator
NEW Stall—Famers Market
We will be looking for produce to sell (fruit, vegies, eggs etc) so if you have a vegie patch or fruit trees we would love
you to start planting seasonal produce which we could sell (lemons, limes, strawberries, tomatoes etc)
* Small Crates to Display Products
* Stall Co-ordinator(s)
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JINGLE BELLS?? SANTA?? YES! it’s coming up to Christmas!
You need to shop, so start now and help GK!!
DON’T FORGET our PFA Incentive Program and remember the $$$ you spend will help
raise funds for our school.
The PFA has registered Glen Katherine Primary School with the following organisations to increase our fundraising opportunities:
Please look out for our page on the GK Website which provides you with all the information you
need, and direct links to each of these companies. Also attached to this Linkletter is a list of
SchoolBuy Participating Retailers, but go online to see more!
If you have any further queries, please contact Carol Kovacic of the PFA on 0407 367 318.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS