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Chichester Drive, Taylors Lakes. 3038
Ph: 9390 3388 Fax: 9390 3225
Principal: Mr Chris Sevior
https//:www.tlps.vic.edu.au/
Friday 8th March, 2013
Issue No: 3
“Learning Today for a BeTTer Tomorrow”
School Values: Tolerance, Excellence, Responsibility, Inclusion, Honesty, Care &Respect
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe that we are past the half way mark of
first term. Our classrooms are very settled as is our school
yard. I walk around our school at most recess and lunchtime
breaks and our children generally get along really well!
Prep Picnic
It was wonderful seeing so many children and families at our
Prep picnic last night. I believe our school is a terrific place
to be and our preps have certainly developed a love for their
school. We encourage parents to become involved in our
school as much as they can.
House Captains and Vice Captains
On behalf of the whole school community, I would like to
congratulate the following students who were voted house
captains and vice-captains by their peers.
Gold House
Captains: Anthony and Jessica P
Vice Captains: Darcy and Polly
Blue House
Captains: Angelo and Shenay
Vice Captains: Michael and Priscilla
Red House
Captains: Pat and Giada
Vice Captains: Flynn and Isabelle
Green House
Captains: Marcus and Cindy
Vice Captains: Nathan and Emily
Easter Raffle
We would greatly appreciate it if parents can donate an
Easter Egg for our annual Easter raffle. Like previous years,
we are asking all parents to donate an Easter Egg which we
will put into hampers to use as prizes for our Easter raffle.
The Easter Eggs can be dropped off at the office area. The
money that we raise from the Easter raffle will be used to
upgrade school furniture throughout the school.
Raffle tickets have been distributed to all families. It
would be greatly appreciated if raffle tickets and raffle
ticket money is returned to our school.
Public Holiday
It is the Labour Day public holiday on Monday March 11 th.
Please note that our school will be closed on this day.
Parking
It is very important that everyone shows patience and
courtesy when dropping off and picking up their children.
The parking outside the front of our school is no longer a
two minute drop off zone. I believe the Brimbank Council
will re-examine the parking situation outside both our school
and the Secondary College next door.
Staff Car park
It is imperative that parents do not park their car in the staff
car park. Our car park is not a monitored safe zone for
children and I am concerned for children who walk in this
area. Our car park struggles to meet the needs of our staff
and I must insist that it is not used by parents.
2014 Prep Enrolment
I have already started doing Prep tours for prospective
parents for 2014!
It would be really helpful if parents who have a younger
child starting at our school next year to come to the office
quickly and fill out an enrolment form.
In the past two years we have been able to cater for five Prep
classes. Due to limitations of space, I cannot guarantee this
in 2014. So please get your enrolment form completed in
term 1 this year for your own piece of mind.
If you know of family or friends who are looking to enrol
their children at our school next year can I please ask that
they call the office to arrange a tour and interview with me
promptly to avoid any possibility of disappointment?
Assembly
Our school assembly will occur every Friday afternoon. If
the weather is suitable we have a whole school assembly on
the basketball court starting at 2.50. If the weather is too hot
or wet we have two assemblies in the hall. We have an upper
school assembly (Grade 3-6) beginning at 2.20 and a junior
school assembly (Prep- 2) beginning at 2.45.
Two Minute Noodles
I would like to let all parents know that we will unfortunately
not be adding boiling water for students who bring two
minute noodles to school. It is quite dangerous for the
students to walk back to class with a cup of scolding noodles
in their hands.
Regards, Chris
SYDENHAM DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL: On
Thursday 28th February a team of talented students
represented our school and competed in this carnival at the
St Albans Leisure Centre in the following events (all 50
metres outdoor pool): Catherine Leung (6LM)-Backstroke:
1st in heat, and Breaststroke: 1st in heat; Jamie-Rose Ritchie
(6MV)- Backstroke: 2nd in heat and Freestyle; Alessia
Valerio (5RA)-Butterfly-2nd in heat ; Jeyda Karacozlu
(5PL)- Breaststroke 3rd in heat; Darcy Tamer (5VR)Breaststroke-6th in heat; Flynn Howell (5VR)-Backstroke
1st in heat and Freestyle- 1st in heat; Emily Laucanski (5PL)Freestyle 1st in heat and Breaststroke 1st in heat; Piper
Howell (4SK)- Backstroke- 2nd in heat; Nikolce Mitrovski
(5RA)-Butterfly 2nd in heat and Freestyle- 1st in heat; Gerard
Hasoon (5RA)- Breaststroke 3rd in heat and Backstroke 2nd
in heat.
Special thanks to our emergency swimmers Sebastian
Todorovski (4AA), Laura Nouyes (4AA) and Polly Tamer
(5RA).
Freestyle Relay teams: 11 Girls: Jamie Rose Ritchie
(6MV), Alessia Valerio (5RA), Rhea Rao (6LM) and
Emily Lavcanski (5PL) placed 4th. 11 Boys: Gerard
Hasoon (5RA), Nikolce Mitrovski (5RA), Darcy Tamer
(5VR) and Flynn Howell (5VR) placed 2nd. Girls 12/13
relay: Jamie Rose Ritchie (6MV), Alessia Valerio (5RA),
Jeyda Karacozlu (5PL) and Catherine Leung (5PL) placed
3rd.
AGE GROUP
SURNAME
FIRST NAME
GRADE
12/13 GIRLS
Leung
Catherine
6LM
11 GIRLS
Valerio
Alessia
5RA
11 BOYS
Tamer
Darcy
5VR
11 BOYS
Howell
Flynn
5VR
9/10 GIRLS
Lavcanski
Emily
5PL
9/10 GIRLS
Howell
Piper
4SK
9/10 BOYS
Mitrovski
Nikolce
5RA
9/10 BOYS
Hasoon
Gerard
5RA
Mr Sevior, Mr Rayner and I were extremely proud of every
child’s effort, behaviour, positive attitude and
encouragement of each other.
Our small team of 11 swimmers and three emergencies came
4th out of nine schools (missing out on 3rd place by just one
point), which was an amazing effort.
Congratulations toThese swimmers will proceed to represent the Sydenham
District in the Keilor Division on Tuesday 12th March. The
students who qualify will be invited to the Western
Metropolitan Region Finals at Oak Park pool on Tuesday 19
March.
Sport Monitors Semester 1, 2013
Over the past few weeks two responsible and trustworthy
students from Grades 1 to 6 were chosen as Sport Monitors.
Their roles include: set-up and pack-up equipment for
physical education classes, generalist classroom sport
sessions and fitness classes; lend classroom sport equipment,
monitor its use and return; and, maintain the equipment and
the classroom-equipment borrowing systems.
Those children were presented with an identification badge.
Congratulations to:
1AK Joshua Papadopoulos & Angela Arancibia
1LW Christian Marvelis & Marguerite Frazzetto
1HB Christian Damoulakis & Sarah Darcy
1ST Liam Dempster & Bianca Van Viersen
1KG Kadin Chapman & Jack Hakennes
2CD Holley Guerra & Thomas Frawley
2CG Erin Anderson & Belle Botoulas
2AD Liam Arthur & Piper Haley
2AT Aiden Keddy & Maddy Kirchner
3LR Logan Lind & Jack Le
3HL Bailey Meldrum & Lilyiana Waheb
3KK Lochlan Purvis & Braydee Edrahim Howe
4AA Emily Cuadros & Joel Cunningham
4SK Megan Richardson & Stefany Kogioumtzis
4DC Cleo Leimonis & CHristian Paleologou
5PL Thomas Sadler & Michael Jones
5VR Mikayla Wemm & Nicholas Sadler
5AR James Wemm & James Sciberras
5RA Anthony Ackovski & Jackson Phillips
6LM Ida Miller & Riley Theuma
6JS Bailey Lambert & Maddison True
6MV Basil Ivanina & Phillip Sculli
Andrew Rayner & Sandra Psaila-Mcdonald
Physical Education Teachers
BRIDGES Literacy Program
The Bridges Program is an individual Literacy program
designed for students who require additional support in
literacy.
We are keen to have this program operating at Taylors Lakes
Primary School. A key factor of the BRIDGES program is
the use of volunteer tutors from our school community.
Without volunteers the program cannot be successfully
implemented.
We are looking for volunteers who could devote
approximately 30 minutes for a minimum of three days each
week. You would be required to participate in a short
training session and to hold a 'Working with Children' check.
We would then match you one-to-one with a student and
provide everything you need - all we need from you is your
time and commitment.
If you are interested in participating in this innovative
school-community reading program as a Literacy Assistant
please contact us on 9390 3388:
Robyn Street (Welfare Co-ordinator)
Or
Helen Ioannou (Bridges Co-ordinator)
DATES TO REMEMBER
2013
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
29th January- 28th March
15th April- 28th June
15th July – 20th September
7th October – 20th December
Monday March 11th
Monday April 15th
Wednesday May 22nd
Labour Day- Public Holiday
Grade 6 Canberra Camp
School Photos
Kealba
4 / 12 Malcolm Court, Kealba
C.B Dancers
Ph: 8390 9089
Come and join in
the fun of learning to
dance

Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Baby Ballet, Hip Hop Funk &
Theatrical Dance.

All age groups from Tinnies to Seniors

Annual Concert
Class held EVERY Monday at 6.30pm at Taylors Lakes Primary
School, Chichester Drive Taylors Lakes.
Enrolments for classes and/or inquires
Call one of our teachers today!
Ph: Cindy – 0411 674 482
C.S.T.D. QUALIFIED TEACHER
_______________________________________
LAI TAEKWON-DO
Develop Self-defence, Fitness, Coordination and Flexibility- 1st Session
Free
Venue: Taylors Lakes PS- Chichester Dr Taylors Lakes
Training Days: Wednesday 7:00pm – 8:00pm and Friday 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: St Albans SC- Main Rd East St Albans
Training Days: Tuesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm and Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Enquiries: 9364 9837 or 0401 033 145 or 0447004331
Email: [email protected]
Instructor: Senior Master Robert Lai
8th Degree Black Belt, B. Edu. (PE)
MUSIC LESSONS AT TAYLORS LAKES PRIMARY
TAYLORS LAKES Primary School in association with Metro Music
School is now offering Music Lessons to
students who are interested in learning an instrument at school
every week. Lessons are held during school hours (30 mins/once
per week) at suitable times. (Prep to Gr 6) Enquiries are
welcome on 9460 4818 (Metro Music School). This program has
been initiated for the benefit of TAYLORS LAKES PS students.
Lessons Offered: KEYBOARD
PIANO
GUITAR
SINGING
Discount Hiring and Purchase also available. Contact us for
details or visit our online shop at www.metromusic.net.au
FROM $11.00 per lesson (incl GST)
ENROLMENT forms can be obtained from the school office or
contact Metro Music School direct on 9460 4818). You can also
enrol online at the above web address.
Keilor Basketball Stadium Junior Netball
Under 11s Wednesday 4.10-6.00
Under 13s & 15s Thursday 4.45-6.15
For further info or to make a booking call
Kim or Leanne 9336 3411 or email
[email protected]
Keilor Basketball Stadium- Stadium Dr,
Keilor Park
Classes for

Children and adult recreation

Kinder gym 1-4 years old

Competitive gymnastics

Trampoline sport
www.gymnastics-unlimited.com.au
St Mary’s of the Assumption Parish
Dear Parents,
Enrolments are being accepted for Religious Instructions at
St Mary of the Assumption Parish, Keilor Downs for the
year 2013 for Catholic children who attend government
schools.
Children begin in….
 Grade 2 An Introduction to Religion
 Grade 3 First Sacrament Reconciliation
 Grade 4 First Holy Communion
 Grade 5 Preparation for Confirmation begins
 Grade 6 Confirmation and ongoing faith
development
Enrolment Forms will be available in the office opposite the
Church. I am available on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s
between 10am and 4pm. Please do not hesitate to call me on
9364-0440. Classes resume on the 5th February 2013.
Althea D’souza- Religious Education Coordinator
Children’s Performing Company of
Australia
Ph: 03 9384 1644
Web Address: www.cpca.com.au
Keilor
Hip Hop / Jazz/ Ballet
Classes! First Class Free!!
GateHouse Thursday 4.00pm to 4.45pm –
Primary Hip Hop/Jazz (5yrs to 8yrs)
Dance
Thursday 4.45pm to 5. 30pm –
Junior Hip Hop/Jazz (9yrs to 12yrs)
Studio
Thursday 5.30pm to 6.15 pm – Teen Hip
Hop/ Jazz (12yrs to 19yrs)
Saturday 11.30am to
12.15pm – Primary Jazz / Ballet (5yrs to 8yrs)
Studio: 804A Old Calder Hwy, Keilor. Phone: 0416 893
341
Website:www.facebook.com/keilorgatehousedancestudi
o Email: [email protected]
Below are the new rewards for 2013
School Banking is every THURSDAY
Our April School Holiday Program has now been released!!
Booking 5 days will get a 5% discount and booking all days
will get a 10% discount, but bookings must be made and
paid before 23/3/13 to get these discounts!
We have a great two weeks planned:
Week ONE
Monday 1/4- Public Holiday. No Care Provided
Tuesday 2/4- Pirate Day Incursion
Wednesday 3/4- 3D IMAX and Melbourne Museum
Excursion
Thursday 4/4- Silly Science Lab Incursion
Friday 5/4- GALACTIC CIRCUS Excursion
Week TWO
Monday 8/4- Watermarc Indoor Waterslide Centre
Excursion
Tuesday 9/4- Crazy Cook-a-thon Incursion
Wednesday 10/4- Movies @ Watergardens
Thursday 11/4- THE AMAZING RACE Incursion
Friday 12/4- EXTREME FUN HOUSE Super Excursion
Booking
forms
are
now available
online
at
www.world4kids.net and shortly from the school office and
World 4 Kids After School Care. Please book in early as we
could sell out!
Student of the Week- Week Ending 8/3/2013
Each week a student from each class receives a student of the
week award for good work and conduct. Our specialist
teachers and I also nominate students who are striving for
excellence.
PSV
PJW
PJS
PEH
PHP
1ST
1HB
Travis Sullivan
Rylan McIntosh
Cairo McFarland
Jazelle Chaouk
Alannah Atanasovska
Zain Naicker
Seth C & Dasha T
Apryl Guerra
Remi Knabe
Chloe Hakkennes
Jason Tang
Joshua Kwok
Yazira Mendez
Jovan Grba
1AK
1LW
1KG
2AD
2AT
2CD
Aliyah Moledina
Holly Tancin
Daniel G & Dakota H
Haylee Hynds
Damien Bozinovski
Anastasia Nikitovic
Emanuelle Fava
John Damoulakis
Benjamin K & Mia B
Ingrid Jimenez
Savannah Sculli
Trion Paleologou
2CG
3LR
3KK
3HL
Lucas Graham
Riley Gelastopoulos
Makayla Bonello
Eti Tamati
Seth Doyle
Rory Knabe
Rebecca Trajcevska
Thomas Daskalovski
4SK
4DC
4AA
5RA
5PL
5AR
5VR
6MV
6LM
6JS
Mr
Sevior
ART
PE
Nathan Portelli
Kyle & Tristan Blandford
Emilia F & Sachin I
Kane Boyle
Dan Molesi
William Frawley
Lara Gallagher
Jake Bezzina
Bhavi Nagar
Bailey Lambert
Emily Lavcanski
David Talevski
Maddison Chapman
Gurpreet & Tehyana N
Polly Tamer
Tatijana Dobric
Mitchell Noy
Darcy , Flynn & Nathan
Erica Zuccala
Andrew Michaels
Steven Crisapulli
Derrek Tran
Erica 6MV & Tamsyn 6JS
Rebecca Disher 2CG
Braydyn Randall 2AD
Dylan D’Emanuele 4AA
MUS
Darcy Tamer 5VR
Mithara Vidanagama 1AK
Asperger Parent Support Group
An informative, helpful and relaxed group for parents
and carers of Asperger Children. It is about exchanging
ideas and offering support.
On:
Mondays
At:
9:10am - 10:20
At:
Taylors Lakes Primary School
Meeting Room in Library Area
Coffee & Tea available All is welcome
Further information contact: Karen Tancin 0422 369 360
Taylors Lakes Secondary College will be holding a Year 7
Expo Evening for prospective primary school students and
parents on Tuesday April 30th, 2013 from 5:30pm –
8:00pm.
The college will also be conducting special transition tours
for Year 5 and Year 6 parents and students at 9.30am on
Wednesday March 13th, March 20th, March 27th, April
17th, April 24th, May 1st, May 8th and May 15th 2013. If
parents wish an alternative time, this can be arranged.
Parents need to ring the college and make the arrangements.
In the meantime would you mind publishing the times of our
college tours in your newsletter. After these date, tours are
available on Wednesdays, 9.30 am – 10.30 am. Bookings
are essential.
Essendon Keilor College will be holding an Open Day on
Tuesday 19th March, 2013. Day tours will be conducted at
both campuses at 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:45pm.
Evening program:
Niddrie campus:
Peters Street, Airport West
Tours: 6:00pm
Presentation: 7:00pm
East Keilor campus:
Quinn Grove, East Keilor
Presentation :6:00pm
Tours: 7:00pm
Taylors Lakes Primary School 2013 Swimming Squad