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SCHOOL CALENDAR
2014
NOVEMBER
Fri 7
Foundation 2015 Transition - 9.15am
Mon 10
AOM Assembly - 2.45pm
Cake Stall & Second Hand Uniform Sale
Tues 11
PA Meeting - 7.30pm
Thurs 13 Foundation Excursion to Healesville
Y6 - Y7 Transition Evening
Fri 14
Foundation 2015 Transition - 9.15am
Tues 18
School Council Meeting - 7.30pm
Fri 21
Year 6 Graduation Photo - 8.45am
Foundation 2015 Transition - 9.15am
Storytime - Numbers
Y3/4 Edendale Farm Excursion
Fri 28
Foundation 2015 Transition - 9.15am
DECEMBER
Mon 9
Whole School Transition
Fri 12
Storytime - Christmas
Mon 15
F-2 Christmas Pantomime
Celebration Assembly - 9.30am
Tues 16
Whole School Transition
Thurs 18 F-2 Big Day In
3-6 Big Day Out
Fri 19
Last Day of Term - 1.30pm Dismissal
School Tours are held on Tuesdays at 9.30am
PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
STUDENT LEARNING
In 2015 the DEECD’s new guidelines for learning
languages will be put in place. The guidelines outline the
minimum expectations for learning languages in both
primary and secondary schools. The research indicates
that the earlier students begin learning another
language is very advantageous. Our school has always
had a vibrant languages program with Italian provided to
all students from Foundation to Year Six. In 2012 we
reviewed the language program and from the results of
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the parent data it was decided that we would introduce
an Asian language. Accordingly in term two 2013 we
introduced Mandarin as an elective for students in
Foundation to Six. We are now reviewing how we
provide our languages program. We are investigating a
different model of language learning with both Italian
and Mandarin being taught and students choosing which
language they want to study. All students will receive a
form tomorrow to indicate which language they want to
study to inform our decision making and organisation for
2015.
STUDENT WELLBEING AND ENGAGEMENT
We had a wonderful roll up on Friday for the final
Walktober event and a healthy fruit breakfast for all the
active travelers. Many thanks to the committee for
planning such excellent events for the month, it was
wonderful to see so many students and families enjoying
being active on the way to school. Many thanks also to
Miss Owen and Miss Dettman for joining the walk from
Domeney. The final draw will be completed at next
Monday’s assembly.
The senior swimming program began yesterday and we
will evaluate this program in preparation for 2015.
STUDENT TRANSITION
The Foundation Transition program begins this Friday
morning at 9.15am and continues for the next four
weeks. All enrolled students will participate in activities
in the Foundation classrooms and parents are invited to
attend information sessions at the same time in the
library. These sessions are very valuable for both
students and parents and very important in beginning
the relationship between the home and school.
Next Thursday November 13, we will host an information
evening for students and parents of Year Six. For this
evening we invite our Year Seven students to present to
our Year Six students about making the transition from
Year Six to Seven a positive experience. Year Seven
parents also share with Year Six parents at the same time
about their experiences.
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COMMUNITY
We having been working with our website provider,
Class Focus, to upgrade the website and tomorrow we
will turn on the “new” version. We still have some
content to be added but see this version as much
improved. We will continue to add to the website to
ensure it reflects what is happening at our school. My
thanks to Mrs Massarotti, Mrs Walsh and Mr Wilson for
working on this important project.
CURRENT NOTICES
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Foundation Excursion to Healesville
Cake Stall Reminder for 10th November
School Journal Order Form
TERM DATES 2014
Term 4
TERM DATES 2015
The Aussie Of the Month Assembly next Monday
promises to be very important assembly with a special
announcement and I encourage parents to attend, we
will begin at 2.45pm. Students from the China Exchange
Program will present their learning at the following
assembly on Monday November 17.
Georgina Daniel
PRINCIPAL
COMMUNITY NEWS
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
The Canteen is open each Friday
afternoon at 3.30pm for healthy
afternoon snacks.
SNACK SHACK
CONCERT DVD ORDERS
Due to delays from the supplier, concert DVDs are due
to arrive next week.
POPPIES FOR SALE
We are currently selling a variety of
poppy badges, wrist bands and bag tags
in support of Remembrance Day on the
11th of November. Prices start from $1 $5 although any donation is much appreciated.
ASSEMBLY PHOTOS
If you would like a photo emailed to you of your child
receiving an award at assembly, please contact Mr Paul
via email [email protected]
Please allow two weeks for the photos to be
sent to you
29/01/15 - 27/03/15
13/04/15 - 26/06/15
13/07/15 - 18/09/15
05/10/14 - 18/12/14
SNACK SHACK
YEAR 6 GRADUATION PHOTO
The Year 6 Graduation Photo will be on Friday
21st of November at 8.45am
LOST PHONE
Lost white Samsung phone, please contact Teresa on
0438 534 244 if found.
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TERM 4 2014
TIME: 11.30AM TO 1.30PM
NOVEMBER
Fri 7
Mrs Chu
Wed 12
Mrs Hamilton
Thurs 13
Mrs Brodie
Fri 14
Mrs DiConza
Wed 19
Mrs Dove
Thurs 20
Mrs Hamilton
Fri 21
Mrs Pratt
Wed 26
Mr Ellis
Thurs 27
Mrs Dunn
Fri 28
Mrs Woollands
DECEMBER
Wed 3
Mrs Keyes
Thurs 4
Mrs Sidebottom
Fri 5
Mrs Nitz
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