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25th February 2015 Vol 23 No 2
FEBRUARY
23rd-27th Grade 6 Camp
25th
Foundation DO NOT ATTEND
27th
Grade 4 Camp instalment due
MARCH
2nd
Foundation Students start full
time
4th
Foundation—Gr2 Parent
Reading Session 7:00-8:30pm
5th
Foundation—Gr2 Parent
Reading Session 9:15-11:00am
Rd 4 Sport
9th
LABOUR DAY—No School
12th
Rd 5 Sport
13th
Division Swimming
19th
Sport Finals
23rd—25th Grade 4 Camp
26th
Regional Swimming
27th
LAST DAY TERM 1—2:30pm
finish
APRIL
13th
First day Term 2—8:50am start
Protecting Our School
If anyone notices any unusual
activity at the school outside
school hours, please call the
Springvale Police on 8558-8600
From the Principal’s desk
Students of the Week
Birthdays
Rubbish Free Lunches
From the Assistant Principal’s desk
Community News
Silverton Tit Bits
House Sports Day Photos
Foundation—Gr 2 Parent Reading info.
Mathlete of the Week
C of GD Fun Run & Cinema info.
Sponsors/Advertisers
THINGS DUE BACK
Payments for Grade 4 Camp
Payment for Music/Dance program
Payment for Grade 5 excursion
Grade 5/6 Sport notice & money
Payment for 1to1 tablet program
Dear Parents,
We have had an excellent start to the 2015 school year. All Foundation students
and other new students have started well and are making friends in their new school.
SCHOOL LEADERS
On Monday 9th February we were fortunate to have Leonie Balderstone, Director of
Heritage Kindergarten, present our School Leaders with their leadership badges at a
whole school assembly. Mrs Balderstone talked about Leadership and the
importance for school leaders to be good role models both within and outside the
school. Congratulations to all our 2015 School Leaders.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHILD
It was good to see so many parents at our ‘Getting to Know You’ interviews last
week. This was a great opportunity for you to talk about your child and their special
interests and learning needs with their teacher. Thank you to all parents who
attended or made themselves available by either email or a phone call.
HOUSE DAY
Our first House day for 2015 was a great success. Throughout the day the students
worked together in groups competing in a variety of challenges. Congratulations to
Grevillea (Red House) for taking out first place.
BRASS BEDLAM
Last Friday all students participated and enjoyed the performance from the Brass
Bedlam. Katy and Bernie played music from different movies and TV shows to
music around the world. The students were introduced to different brass instruments
and were shown how the first brass horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba developed in
a very entertaining way. Congratulations to all students for their wonderful
involvement and behaviour throughout the whole performance.
We hope all our Grade 6 students and staff have a wonderful week at Camp
Curumbene. Grade 5 students are also heading to Sovereign Hill today
(Wednesday) so we hope they enjoy their experience as well.
Regards
Amanda Prosser
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded ‘Student Of The Week’ certificates
FS
Nicholas Kolokotsas
34E
FS
Maia Zagarelos
34E
Caleb Armstrong
FI
Luke Wu
34R Joshua West
FI
Dorar Lok
34R
Kiara Kolokotsas
FL
Ryan Boyle
34T
FL
Amel Duratovic
34T
Coope Thompson
FV
Jasmine Abeykoon
34O Sahana Subramaniam
FV
Emily Nguyen
34O
Dylan Chhit
34N Victoria Nhial
FE
34N
Jarrod Davenport
FE
Marissa Houliaras
12R
Jade Duncan-Rodriquez
56S
Febin Davidson-John
12R
Jad El Masri
56S
Jo Papaxanthou
12T
Denzel Davidson
56I
Abey Matthew
12T
Rhianna Ngov
56I
Arushee Padmanbhan
12O
Adithya Akmeemana Jagodage
56L
Janidu Gunatissa
12O
Erin Kazi
56L
James Lantouris
12N
Ellie Horsnell
56V Cindy Nhim
12N
Megan Suwadi
56V
Steven Katrantzis
12S
Duaa Ayoubi
56E
12S
Leila Rankin
56E
Armon Perez
12I
Chanel Mulipola
12I
Adam Bayliss
12L
Ayush Bond
12L
Nirupama Saradhy
12V
Adrian La Rocca
12V
Nyaak Ngut Mawvojne
Bradleigh Davenport
BIRTHDAYS
Sia Vak
Valerija Katalina
Ayana Conway
Hamza Baig
Chanel Mulipola
Ryan Dang
Thomas Tsiakmakis
Ellie Horsnell
Raphael Delisavvas
Claire Dawos
Ben Wellman
Max Milnes
David Keov
Rhianna Ngov
James Dimitrakopoulos Chloe Delahunty
Rubbish free lunches
At Silverton Primary School, the environment is very important to us. That is why it is important for us to bring
rubbish-free lunches.
Rubbish-free lunches, also known as nude food, is basically food that does not contain any rubbish. We are
hoping to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes to the landfill by encouraging people bringing rubbish free
lunches.
Rubbish that goes in the bin ends up in landfill. The rubbish in the landfill produces a greenhouse gas called
methane too much greenhouse gas causes global warming, which is making the earth hotter. Another problem
landfill causes is leachate. Leachate is water that has dripped through the rubbish and become dirty contaminated
water. If leachate is not pumped or treated it can pollute ground water supplies and waterways.
That is why we are encouraging Silverton students to bring rubbish free lunches and to help our environment.
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Wednesday 25th February 2015
SILVERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Student Wellbeing - Loretta Sutherland
SILVERTON SCHOOL OATH
I will have pride in
Silverton Primary School
and obey the School Rules
I will be a good citizen
and respect others
I promise to respect and care
for the environment
I will try to be the best person I can
I will aim for excellence
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Successful learners take an
interest in ‘What’ they are doing and ‘How’ they are
doing it. Adopting some or all
of the following behaviours can
help maintain and
improve:Getting along with others,
Working together and
Increasing rates of
Achievement
VALUABLE LEARNING HABITS
As
HELPFUL BEHAVIOURS
Pride
Risk Taker
Communicator
Open Minded
Caring
Well Balanced
Inquirer
Thinker
Reflective
Knowledgeable
NEVER GIVE UP
ENCOURAGE OTHERS
DO YOUR BEST
Who Can Help Me At School?
My Teacher
The Teachers in my Learning Centre
My Specialist Teachers
Mrs Sutherland-Assistant Principal
My Student Mentoring Leader
Other School Staff
My School Student Representative
My Peer Mediators
Building Resilience is Learning
To Be Smart & Strong
“Every child deserves a champion
- an adult who will never give up on them,
who understands the power of connection
and insists that they become
the best they can possibly be.”
Rita Pierson EDUCATOR
Dear Students, Parents and Families
A Message from the School Nurse—Visiting this Term
PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSES
Primary School Nurses offer a health check for all Prep students in Government, Catholic and
Independent Schools and English Language Centres. They also provide health assessment and
support for children in Grades 1 to 6 where a parent or teacher has a concern.
The school has provided Foundation and Selected Students with a questionnaire about your
child’s health, development and wellbeing for you to complete during your child’s first year of
school. This information assists the nurse to undertake a health assessment of your child and
provide you with follow-up information and advice if needed.
Gaylene Petchell, ‘Visiting Primary School Nursing Program’ will visit our school this term.
As School Nurse, Gaylene will:
 Contact families or assess prep children as relevant to responses in the School Entrant
Health Questionnaire.
 Assess children in Years 1-6. If you would like your child to be seen,
Referral Forms are available from the Assistant Principal’s Office (Loretta Sutherland—Student Wellbeing)
 Assess children who are newly arrived from overseas
 Follow-up children where school nurse intervention was previously required
 Provide general health information to the school community where requested
HELPFUL LEARNING BEHAVIOURS AND CHARACTERISTICS FOR
SILVERTON STUDENTS:
Valuing and respecting rights of all, positive in self-esteem, academic achievers, lifelong learners
Congratulations to all our students who are going about their school work with such vigour and
enthusiasm—this week at school and for some students—Off Site (G6 Camp / Central Victoria)
& (Grade 5 Excursion/Ballarat). It is very pleasing and impressive to see learning in action.
Our Valuable Learning Habits provide specific Helpful Learning Behaviours:-
Pride, Risk Taker, Communicator, Open Minded, Caring, Well Balanced, Inquirer, Thinker,
Reflective, Knowledgeable
These qualities are beneficial for helping us lead a happy, physically healthy, mentally healthy and
productive life.
Teachers and Parents share a common desire for our children to become independent,
confident and resilient people. Be on the look out for when you see your children
exhibiting these behaviours. ‘Catch’ them being good and doing the right thing and tell
them you like what you see. Maybe over the next week or so just quietly observe the way
your child interacts with other children and adults. Are they developing their social and
interactive skills? Are they patient? Do they offer to help out? Are they kind in the way
they talk about others? Comment on the way your child gets along with others. Praise
and Recognition from a loved and respected adult greatly assist children attain and
develop the attributes needed for learning and living.
PRACTICAL ROAD SAFETY TIPS
We need to have our children at school before Bell –Time (8.50 Monday and 9.00
Tuesday—Friday) and just as importantly, if we’re not using OSHcare After school, we
need to collect them at the end of the day 3.15. However we need to have respect for the
neighbouring residents and be responsible citizens obeying Road Rules and Parking
Signs—with SAFETY FIRST for all of our children and families. The roads around our
school are busy— Double parking, U-Turns are NO NO’s! Sometimes that might mean
leaving home earlier, parking further away and walking a little further. It might seem
convenient to run across the road but you will help your child learn to do the right thing by
walking the extra distance to the School Crossing and let the Crossing Supervisor guide
you across the road. Consider it ‘Service With A Smile”
Thanks for taking the time to read these messages. Have a good week.
Wednesday 25th February 2015
COMMUNITY NEWS
TEEN FIT at FERNWOOD CLAYTON
The program offers non-competitive exercise & fun activities for girls
aged 12-16 years. 2 sessions per week from 4:15—5:00pm Monday
Zumba & Wednesday Bootcamp. Sign up today by calling 9544
5779. Located at 7/1866 Princes Highway Clayton
FAMILY DAY CARE
Qualified child-care educator living in local area, looking after
children in my home. Available from 6:00am until 6:00pm 5 days a
week. I provide: Before & After school kindergarten care, Pick up &
drop off, School Holiday care, Child Care Benefit. Registered with the
Dandenong Family Day Care. Call Nali 9774 7776 or 0470 149 761
SILVERTON
TIT BITS
YARD AWARDS
NO AWARDS
AS YET!
ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
Classes held on Wednesdays from 4:00pm until 5:30pm at Narre
Warren Library, Overland Drive, Fountain Gate (Melways 110 D4).
Lessons include Drawing, Painting, Colour mixing, Perspective,
Cartooning, Pencil Art, Water Colours, Pastels, Pen and Wash. Call
Neloofer Kreltszheim on 9703 1820
SUPER SOCCER KIDS
Boys & Girls aged 4-12 years old will learn to improve their soccer
skills and technique in a fun and enjoyable environment. Skills
include dribbling, passing, ball control & team work. Improving
confidence and overall fitness. From beginners through to
experienced. Register online today www.supersoccerkids.com.au or
email [email protected] or phone Greg 0401 069 959 or
Bill 0421 768 438
UNIFORM SHOP
ST MARY’S NETBALL CLUB
They teach children between the ages of 5-17 the skills, rules and
the game of netball in a fun and inclusive environment. They train
Tuesday nights and games are on Saturdays. Contact Penny on
0449 663 258
Opening Times
Mondays from 8:30—9:30 am
and
Wednesdays from 2:45—3:30 pm
NOBLE PARK CFA GOLF DAY FUNDRAISER
Club Noble are holding a golf day at Keysborough Golf Club on
Sunday 22nd March to raise money for the Noble Park CFA to buy
new equipment. It will be Ambrose and registration is at 11:30am
with Hit Off at 12:30pm. Cost $80 per head which includes 18 Holes
of Golf, Buffet Dinner, Complimentary drink & snack, lots of prizes.
Contact Grant on 0438 765 798 or
[email protected] or Craig on 0416 101 396 or
[email protected]
Melaleuca (Blue) - points
Banksia (Green) - points
Grevillea (Red) - points
Acacia (Yellow) - points
ROWVILLE TENNIS CLUB—Festival of Tennis
Offering a FREE Membership trial for 30 Days (social play).
Police Road (Off Stud Rd) Rowville
PH: 0422 848 356 [email protected]
minitennisword.com.au
Endeavour Hills Rugby Union Football Club
U6-U18 JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS:
Come down and register for 2015!
Saturday 7th March
11am - 1pm
Frog Hollow Reserve
David Collins Drive, Endeavour Hills
We welcome all new players
For more information please contact Lisa on 041 086 8334
HOUSE POINTS
CARTRIDGE RECYCLING
If you have a printer, fax or
photocopier at home that has
cartridges or other consumables
that you need to dispose of we
now have a box in the office for
you to put them in.
MOBILE PHONE RECYCLING
Help the Gorilla’s at Werribee Zoo by
recycling your old mobile phones.
There is a drop box in the office foyer for
you to put them in.
This will also help the
environment!
NEED A LIBRARY BAG?
Royal Children's Hospital
Tote bags for $2.50, can be
ordered through the Uniform
shop or the Office.
We are awaiting a shipment
and you can pre-order now
and they will be delivered to
your child when they arrive.
These are great not only for Library bags
also very handy multi purpose bags.
Wednesday 25th February 2015
HOUSE CHALLENGE DAY PHOTOS
Wednesday 25th February 2015
Parking in the streets around School
Lately, cars parking in Redington Drive and other streets near school
have not been parking appropriately.
Residents have the right to expect easy access to their own property.
If that access is restricted, they are within their rights to contact the
council and have fines applied.
Please be aware and respectful of residents and others in the streets surrounding
school, when you are dropping off and picking up your children.
CARPARK
in Silverton Drive
The gates to this car park will be closed
from 8:30am each morning for the
safety of
students, parents & staff
Uniform Shop
Opening hours are:
Monday mornings
from 8:30 - 9:30am
and
Wednesday afternoons
from 2:45 - 3:30pm
Absence Notification
To make it easier for parents to notify the school if your
child will be absent due to illness, or if your child will be
away on holidays for a period of time, we have created an
email address to be used.
Please feel free to email
[email protected]
for student related enquiries.
Please include the child’s name, grade & date (s)
and reason for absence (i.e. illness, dentist,
doctor, holiday interstate/overseas)
If you prefer, you may still call the office on 9795-5033
(extension 1) and leave a message with the office staff for
your child's teacher
Playgroup runs
from 9.00am to 11.00am
on Wednesday mornings
School Parental Payments
at school.
We now have the facility to offer split billing of school
payments for parents who are separated / divorced and share the
care and financial responsibility of children
attending Silverton Primary School.
There is no charge for this program and
it is for pre school children
When both parties come to a mutual agreement about
financial arrangements, please contact Mrs Sue Mourant at the
school office, to discuss or instigate this option.
Wednesday 25th February 2015
Foundation To Year 2 Parents
Reading Information Session
Wednesday 4th March 2015
7:00pm to 8:30pm
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Wednesday 25th February 2015
Milica Gagic
Erin Carty
16 February 2015
23 February 2015
Mathlete of the Week
KILLESTER COLLEGE
433 Springvale Road, Springvale 3171
9547 5000
Applications are now being taken for Year 7 2016
Forms are available at the Killester School Office
Applications close on Friday 27th February, 2015
School Tours are available on each Monday
until February 23rd, 2015 from 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Thereafter school tours will be available on the first Monday of each
month in term time from 9:00am until 10:15am
Wednesday 25th February 2015
SILVERTON
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Parents Association
Annual General Meeting
Monday 2nd March, 2015
at 9.30am (sharp)
Nomination forms are available
from the Front Office.
Please sign in at the Front Office
Wednesday 25th February 2015
Our School Sponsors ~ Please support them.
BRODCO
built-in wardrobes
CUSTOM BUILT WARDROBES
FREE MEASURE & QUOTE
MICHAEL BRODRICK
Telephone Bus 9794 8195
A.H. 9795 6103
24 Sinclair Rd
Dandenong 3175
Karate—Self Defence
Class
Got computer problems?
Small business, home business
and home user support.
For all your computer, internet and networking
needs, Call Computer Troubleshooters—
Greg Price 9701 1987
Discounts for Silverton P.S. community
Separate classes for
Juniors & Seniors
Classes at Silverton Primary
and Harrisfied
Primary
Contact
Neil Pitcher 0407 059 821
Sponsors
Please make sure you look at the sponsors listed on the back page of each issue as they often change. Please make use of these sponsors should the opportunity arise as it is through their
generous support that this newsletter is available to you each fortnight.
Note: Silverton Primary School & the Department of Education does not endorse the products or services of any advertiser. No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of information contained in
the advertisements, or claims made by them. Any use of this Newsletter is welcome within the constraints of the Copyright Act.