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Learning Together, Achieving Together
Issue 17 Term 4, Week 3
UPCOMING EVENTS
Assembly Hosted by Year 1/2
Friday 31 October at 9.15am
Ben Donohoe Family Walk & Run
Sunday 2 November starts 9.30am
Fraser Primary School Disco
Friday 14 November 2014
Date: 30 October 2014
FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents/Carers of the Fraser School Community………
Walking School Bus
The Walking School Bus has started at Fraser! Its first departure was on
17 October with a
small group of Fraser
families and has
been very successful,
so successful in fact
that Fraser families
are continuing to
Assembly Hosted by Year 3/4
Friday 21 November at 9.15am
RECENT NOTES
Year 3/4 Camp Birrigai Note
2015 Stationery Packs P-6
Fraser P-6 Disco Note
jump on board! The current route
starts at Bingley
Crescent and winds its way down
towards Tillyard Drive.
The students are collected at
designated pick-up
points and then walk safely and
securely to school.
The aim of the Walking School Bus is
to provide safe
walking opportunities for children
travelling between
home and school. If you would like
any information about
the Walking School Bus please contact the Front Office and they will pass on your details to Emily Vernon
[email protected] Let’s get walking Fraser!
Japanese Fun Day
Thank you once again to Sue Garr and her fabulous
team for organising a wonderful day of Japanese
language and culture. The Year 6 leaders ensured that
the activities were run successfully across the school
ATTACHMENTS
Term 4 Parent/Carer Calendar
Kidsmatter Parent/Carer Information
Class Placements for
2015……
Just a reminder that any
requests parent/carers
have for their child/
children’s class
placements for 2015 must
be received by Linda or
myself by
Monday 3 November
[email protected]
[email protected]
and they felt very proud wearing their kimonos.
A special thank you to Sayako who was
instrumental in preparing and running activities
on the day. A fabulous day was had by all.
Fraser Fete 2015
We would love you to join us on Wednesday 5 November at 7pm to begin to organise our Fete that will
take place in March 2015. We will be commencing the planning then, so if you have any feedback, new
suggestions or just want to be involved in a great committee and meet new friends, come along. If you
have some suggestions but cannot make the first meeting please contact Christine Tusch on 0412 329
323.
Hats ON!
All children are required to wear a legionnaire’s or full-brimmed hat, at recess and at lunch and if playing
before school. Those children without hats will not be able to play. We have been talking to the children
about the UV rays and the potential damage to our skin if hats are not worn. If you need support in
acquiring a hat please contact the Front Office.
FROM OUR DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Cybersafety—safety for children online Keeping children safe online is
important to all of us.
The main concerns are:
 Cyberbullying
Scan the QR code or follow
the link below to access the
Cybersmart parent/carer
guide to online safety.
 Online predators
 Exposure to inappropriate material
 Revealing too much personal information
There are many fantastic websites (see below for a
few examples) with information for parents/carers,
which include suggestions to assist in reducing the
possible negative effects of online activity.
It is important for parents/carers to be aware of
what children are doing “online”. Privacy settings
are an important tool, as well as secure passwords
which are not stored on computers, iPads, iPods
and mobile phones. TIPS FOR KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE
ONLINE
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Be aware of wi-fi password security and only
share passwords with adult supervision

Ensure devices are not stored in bedrooms
during the evening
Have a central charging location (possibly
kitchen, family area) where devices are left
when children retire for the night
Don’t let your child post or share photos of
themselves or personal information on social
media
Be sure to check if your child becomes
secretive about online activity.
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We plan to host a parent/carer
Cybersafety session in 2015.
Websites to assist families around Cybersafety
www.thinkuknow.org.au
www.cybersmart.gov.au
www.netsmartz.org
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http://goo.gl/1hFN0Q
ICT SAFETY AT SCHOOL
All Fraser students are required to sign an acceptable use of ICT form
to ensure they understand the expectations of using computers and
other electronic learning devices at school. Appropriate use of
computers and iPads is expected and closely monitored. Each
student has an individual password which is not to be shared. Many
internet sites are blocked to ensure access is appropriate. If the
guidelines are not followed students will have a teacher identified
password to monitor their use.
Please talk to your child's teacher if you have any questions about the
use of devices at school.
SOCIAL MEDIA
There are various types of social media that students may be
accessing. Some examples of these are:

Facebook (recommended for students over 13 years of age)

Snapchat, Instagram and KIK.
If your child is using one of these forms of social media, ensure that
you have access to their current passwords and set up your own
account so you can be a “friend” and monitor their usage and activity.
Students need to be aware that images and comments that are
posted online can’t be completely removed.
The Cybersafety Help Button provides
internet users, particularly children and
young people, with easy online access to
cybersafety information and assistance in
Australia.
The help button is a free application that is
easily downloaded onto personal
computers and mobile devices. Visit
www.cybersmart.gov.au for more
information.
P&C NEWS
World Teachers Day – 31 October 2014
‘A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence
stops.’ -- Henry Brooks Adams
World Teachers Day offers a chance to acknowledge our teachers
and say thanks. Every day at Fraser Primary, teachers are making a
difference, educating and inspiring our children.
World Teachers Day is held internationally on 5 October, however, as
this usually falls during school holidays, the ACT celebrates on the
last Friday of the month.
The P&C would like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers at
Fraser Primary for the amazing learning opportunities they provide
our children and for their dedication and time to the wonderful job
they undertake.
P&C Meeting
The P&C held our first Fraser Friends meeting for term four last
Tuesday morning and the P&C meeting on Wednesday night. Thanks
to everyone who attended.
SCHOOL BANKING
Please note: There will be no School Banking in weeks 7
and 8 this term (27 November & 3 December). The last
day for School Banking will be on Wednesday 17
December in week 10.
Our term 3 “Sensational Savings” School Banking competition will be
drawn at the Year 1/2 school assembly this week and someone will
win a fabulous Acer Iconia tablet! Thanks to Officeworks Belconnen
for supporting School Banking at our school.
Our Preschool community has joined School Banking this term with
the start of our Awesome Super Savers program. Thank you to all
parents/carers who have started their children on their savings
journey. Pat the Dog will be visiting Preschool this week for some fun
and games!
The P&C has donated $2000.00 to the school library which will be
used to purchase a range of picture books, non-fiction books and
quality literature to support the readers Workshop English program.
Wednesday is School Banking Day, and special Preschool banking
days are Tuesday and Friday during weeks 1-5 only. If you’d like to
know more about School Banking, please come and see me in the
library on Wednesday mornings.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday of week 8 from 7pm in
the school library and the next Fraser Friends meet will be held on
Tuesday of week 8 from 9am in the school library.
Christine Tusch
School Banking Coordinator
Community Fair
The Community Fair was held on Friday 24 October in the school
hall. It was great to see all the wonderful businesses that the families
of Fraser Primary have to offer. Thank you to all of the families who
held a stall and to the people who came along to support them and
get in a bit of early Christmas shopping!
A big thanks to Deb Coates for organising the event and to those that
helped leading up to and on the night.
Walking School Bus
The walking school bus started last week and has been a great
success – we even have more children signed up to walk to school
already. The walking school bus is a lovely sight to see and the P&C
would like to thank Christine Gaul for coordinating, Principal Sue
Norton for all her time and research into making it happen and the
wonderful volunteers who are making it possible!
Fraser Fete 2015
Although the next fete is not until 15 March 2015, it will be here
before we know it and we want to make sure it is a spectacular day!
To get the ball rolling we would love to invite anyone who is
interested in making the fete a huge success to come along to our
first fete meeting on Wednesday 5 November at 7pm in the school
library.
End Of Year Celebration
The end of year celebration will be held on December 4 this year.
Once again, to thank the community for their support throughout the
year, the P&C will be providing a free sausage sizzle for families,
while we watch the children perform. More information will be
provided in the coming weeks.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Nicola Butler
P&C President
Semester 2 Reporting
End of year reports will be distributed on Friday 12
December. This will include the Fraser PS report
and the A-E Report for students in Year 1-6.
If you do not wish to receive the A-E report please
forward this request in writing or via email to
[email protected] by Friday 14
November.
Thank you
Stationery Packs for 2015
REMINDER
Stationery pack forms were distributed in week 1.
Please return the forms with payment to the Front
Office by Friday 14 November to ensure all
stationery for 2015 can be ordered.
Payment plans are available.
For further information please contact
Linda Francis - Deputy Principal
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the following students who have
demonstrated outstanding citizenship and have received their
first coloured wristband:
Zac W
Ruben A
Marc W
Alicia L
Daniel M
Henry P
Zoe C
Joel M
Congratulations to Seth B &Harrison B on receiving their 15th
wrist band.
Awards to be presented at assembly
Friday 31 October hosted by Year 1/2 @
9.15am
CLASS
RECIPIENTS
Year K - AR
Emman S, Jack B
Year K - JP
Ciara G, Tayla W
Year K - KR
Cooper F, Luca F
Year 1/2 - BH
Ashton D, Sioeli M
Year 1/2 - LR
Lachlan C, Toby A
Year 1/2 - NM
Jayden B, Conna B
Year 1/2 - NT
Aeisha B, Daniel P
Year 1/2 - TM
Taipari H, Mattias S
Year 3/4 - AL
Brennan B, Sam M
Year 3/4 - BH
Jack N, Georgia D
Year 3/4 - EV
Jasmine W, Rohan C
Year 3/4 - KE
Sam B, Connor F
Year 5/6 - CV
Dani M, Will K
Year 5/6 - GN
Holli M-P,
Stephanie R
Year 5/6 - OW
Joshua W, Anna H
Year 5/6 - RV
Peter H, William M
Japanese
Parker P 1/2BH, Matthew P 3/4KE
Preforming Arts Charlotte T 1/2NM, Teneal C 1/2NT
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FRASER PRIMARY SCHOOL
DIDITAL CALENDAR
Having Trouble Subscribing? Come to the library on Friday
morning 31 October between 8:30-9:30am.
Last week we launched the Digital Calendar. We hope that you have
had the chance to subscribe to the calendar or that you have
accessed the calendar through the mobile app or on the website.
Thanks to your feedback we understand that some of you are
experiencing difficulties subscribing to the calendar. To help you with
this, Scott will be available on Friday morning 31 October from 8:30 9:30am to help you subscribe to the calendar. Please come and see
him in the library if you need assistance or have any questions.
You can access the calendar through the mobile app and also
through your browser by following this link http://tinyurl.com/n2m864p.
You can also subscribe to the calendar on any mobile device by
following this link http://tinyurl.com/prawzax or by scanning the QR
code below on the device you wish to use. This will result in you
receiving instant updates and reminders about school events on your
mobile device.
We are always appreciative of your feedback and suggestions.
Please let Scott know ([email protected]) if you have any
ideas about how we can improve the calendar or if you have any
difficulties subscribing to the calendar on your device.
Scott Pearce
Executive Teacher
CHRISTMAS APPEAL
REDGUM BOOKCLUB
BOOKCLUB NEWS
Redgum Book Club is Australian owned and proudly supports
Australian children’s authors and illustrators.
There is one catalogue per term - packed full of books &
activities grouped by age category. Catalogues are available
from the library.
Just a quick reminder book club orders are due Monday 3
November. Please ensure orders are marked clearly "Hold for
Collection" if you do not want your orders given to your child.
Kerri Farley
Book Club Coordinator
Ordering is easy. Order online, email, fax or phone –
www.redgumbookclub.com.au
Your books will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.
Get reading and support your school and our talented
Australian authors and illustrators.
VOLUNTEERING AT FRASER
With the introduction of the Working with Vulnerable People
(WWVP) legislation some volunteers are required to be
registered with the Office of Regulatory Services.
Link to catalogue.
http://issuu.com/redgumbookclub/
docs/6418_rg_term_4_catalogue_home
Stephen James
Librarian
CANTEEN NEWS
The school disco will be held on Friday 14 November from
5.30pm - 6.45pm for Preschool to Year 2 and 7.00pm - 8.30pm
for Years 3-6. The theme for the disco is "Blast from the
Past". Students may choose to dress to the theme or just
come along and have some fun. We welcome the Preschool
students to join us on the night.
Supervision will be once again be done by parent/carer
volunteers and we are looking for plenty of helpers on the
night. Please let me know if you are able to assist. If we do not
receive sufficient helpers, the night may not go ahead.
It has been almost 3 weeks since the new menu was
introduced and we are still receiving orders with incorrect
prices. From the beginning of week 4 lunch orders will be
adjusted, where possible, to reflect the new pricing. Copies of
the menu can be obtained from the Front Office or the canteen.
Please note the canteen debt book will close for the year at the
end of week 5, please arrange to clear any debts before the
end of term. Thank you.
Kerri Farley
Canteen Manager
1.Volunteers at our school fall within the following categories:
If you volunteer over 3 times a month or 7 times a year at any
school you will need to apply for a Working with Vulnerable
People Card. These forms can be obtained from the Front
Office. Please complete and then lodge at a government
shopfront for processing. No fee is charged for volunteers.
Once your application is processed you will receive a card. The
card needs to be sighted at the Front Office with the number
and expiry date and any restrictions recorded on an Education
& Training Directorate volunteer form. Every time you come to
the school you will need to sign and write down your card
number and expiry date in the Registered for WWVP book. The
card must be with you.
2. If you volunteer less than 3 times a month or 7 times in any
school year you will need to complete the Education & Training
Directorate volunteer form and sign in as a volunteer every
time you come to the school in the Not Registered for WWVP
book. You will be declaring in this register that you have not
volunteered at any school over the allowed number of visits.
3.If you volunteer once for a specific event e.g. swimming
carnival, you will need to complete an Education & Training
Directorate volunteer form on an annual basis.
If you need any assistance with this information please visit the
Front Office.
The Canteen Telephone Number is 6205 7876
Canteen Hours 8.45 am - 1.45 pm
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3/11/14
4/11/14
5/11/14
6/11/14
7/11/14
Nicole Harris
Chantel Heron
Lauren McLarnen
Jo Peterson
Chris Kirkwood
Scott Lyddiard
10/11/14
11/11/14
12/11/14
13/11/14
14/11/14
Chantel Heron
Linda Connolly
Lauren McLarnen
Jo Peterson
Chris Kirkwood
Scott Lyddiard
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Japanese Fun Day in
Kindergarten
The
Japanese
games were
great.
By Andy
I liked playing
with the balls.
By Layla
I liked when the ninja talked in the
performance.
By Wil
I liked when we raced
with sticks.
By Abbey
I liked the part where the boy
twisted his head in the
performance.
By Jordan
It was fun
running away
from the Oni.
By Zoe
Thankyou to Mrs Garr, Sayoko and the amazing team for
organising so many fun Japanese experiences.
I liked it when the puppet
didn’t copy a word.
By Alicia
The Kindy TeamWe
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The performance
was great.
By Xander
I liked when we saw the
magic bamboo.
By Alex
think Mrs Garr is just awesome! The Kindy Team