SchoolCommunity
News
Date: 25th March 2015
Number: 8
Last day of Term One
Friday 27th March 2105
Welcome to Term 1 - week 9,
2015!
The final day for Term One is Friday 27th
March. Please note that the school will
dismiss at 2.30pm on this day. Please also
note that school will recommence on
Monday 13th April.
Final reminder
ICT News - Konnective App (push
notifications)
Holiday Security
Parents are encouraged to keep a close eye on
the school grounds and buildings during the
holiday period. Report any suspicious
behavior to the police or Departmental
security.

Caulfield Police 9534 9500

Department of Education (Emergency
Management)
9589 6266
It is most important for the school community
to be proactive in this regard.
Year 6 -Year
Timeline 2014
7
Placement
Tuesday 21st April:
Primary Schools distribute parents’ letter,
secondary
college
information
and
Application for Enrolment (Year 7) Form to
parents of all Year 6 Children.
Friday 22nd May:
Parents Application for Enrolment (Year 7)
Form to the primary schools.
Wednesday 19th August:
Primary Schools notify parents of the results
of the placement applications.
Tuesday 8th December:
Orientation Day for Year 6 Students
New smoking bans to apply on
school grounds and at school
entrances from 13th April 2015
From 13 April 2015, smoking will be banned
within four metres of an entrance to all
primary and secondary schools in Victoria,
and within the school grounds, under an
amendment to the Tobacco Act 1987.
Tucker Road, Bentleigh Primary School No: 4687
16 Tucker Road Bentleigh 3204
P.O. Box 1341 Moorabbin 3189
Phone: 9557 2044
Fax: 9557 2181
Web Site:
http:/www.tuckerroad.vic.edu.au
Email:tucker.rd.bentleigh.ps@
edumail.vic.gov.au
Don’t forget we launched the TRBPS
Konnective app live a few weeks ago.
Konnective is a mobile app solution that
allows us to communicate with you straight
to
your
smartphone
(via
push
notifications). We have been sending news,
events, photos and more, so that you can be
even more connected with your children’s
activities and events at the school. Via the
app, we send communication to specific
class levels, so you will receive
information specific to your child’s class as
well as general news, events and updates
that go out to everyone. Hopefully this has
enhanced our existing communications
(e.g. Newsletter and new website to be
launched shortly after the holidays). For
those without a smartphone you can still
register and receive alerts via email.
Year 6 Camp
The year 6 children and a team of
dedicated staff including: Mr Seddon, Ms
Diane Nevitt, Mr Brown, Ms Valentine, Mr
Ireson, Ms Donoghue and Mrs Blanshard
set off for a fantastic fun packed adventure
at Camp Marysville on Monday March 23.
They should return on time today at
3.00pm. The weather although drizzling on
Monday afternoon, soon cleared enough to
get straight into the great planned
adventures including: Rope Course, Flying
Fox, Climbing Wall, Canoeing and Team
Challenges. Mr Seddon reported that they
were all having a great time and
Konnective has helped us to stay in touch
and know that they all arrived happy and
safe. Thank you to all of the staff who have
given up their personal and family time to
assist with making sure this camp is a
success for the year 6 children. Thank you
to the children for their ‘friendliness’ and
great behaviour on camp. I’d like to thank
the Marysville camp personnel for their
great planning and ensuring that both the
staff and children enjoyed the experience
and were well looked after during their
stay. I’m sure that all year 6 parents have
DATES TO DIARY 2015
Friday 27th March
Last day of Term One
Dismissal at 2.30pm
Monday 13th April
Term 2 Resumes
School Camp Dates for 2015
Year 6 Camp
Monday 23rd March-Wed 25th March
Camp Marysville
Year 5 Camp
Wednesday 3rd-5th June
Sovereign Hill
Year 4 Camp
Wednesday 18th-Friday 20th November
Maldon
greatly missed their children and are looking
forward to hearing about their adventures! A
special thanks to Ms Nevitt for her great
coordination of the Year 6 camp.
Principal’s
Professional
Learning
Conference – March 4 – 6
The third guest presenter was Bruce
Armstrong (Executive Director, School
Leadership, Professional Practice and
Accountability, DET). The title of Bruce’s
presentation was ‘Follow the Yellow Brick
Road’. Bruce related educational leadership
and lessons to be learned using the story of
the WIZARD OF OZ, a journey with
obstacles along the way that are overcome
with clarity of purpose and determination that
in turn builds the confidence to proceed. He
views leadership as a journey of discovery of
self and of others. In the Wizard of Oz, the
main characters expose their weaknesses to
each other and work towards overcoming
their deficiencies.
He described the journey as a search for:
BRAINS:

Growing our intellectual capacity with
others

Improving learning capacity to improve
knowledge & understanding

Intelligence can be developed and leads
to a desire to learn & a tendency to
embrace challenges rather than avoid
them.
HEART:

Canteen News
The greatest predictor of potential
success is through a measure of
emotional intelligence.

You’ll only be great at what you do if
you love doing it.
Motivation & passion are essential for
success.
COURAGE:

To seize the opportunity to grow with
integrity


Not to shrink in the face of adversity
“Courage is the first of human qualities
because it is the one quality which
guarantees all others.” (Aristotle)

“Courage is not the absence of fear,
but it is the triumph over
it.” (Mandela)
(Ref: Malala Yousafzai – Speech to
the United Nations about the value of
education.)
AUTHENTICITY:

To overcome the fear of exposing
deficiencies, we often avoid the
reality of current practice – honesty
and a preparedness to confront
weaknesses are essential ingredients
in improved performance.
Pupil Free Days 2015
The following pupil-free days have
been approved by School Council
for 2015.
1.
Wednesday
28th January
(Statewide pupil free)
2.
Monday 18th May
(Term 2)
3.
Monday 27th July
(Term 3)
4.
Wednesday 18th Nov
(Term 4)
Term Dates - 2015
Term 1
Thursday 29 January (1-6)
Monday 2nd February (Prep)
to
27th March
Bruce finished his session with this quote:
“The future belongs to those who believe in
the beauty of their dreams.” (Eleanor
Roosevelt).
I hope you have enjoyed reading some
extracts from my conference learning
journal.
Term 2
13th April
To
26th June
Term 3
13th July
To
18th September
Enjoy the Holiday Break
Thank you to everyone in the school
community for their contributions during a
very busy and productive first term for
2015. Activities this term have included:
celebrating the arrival of the new preps with
a special assembly, district and regional
Swimming Carnivals, Track and Field sport
events, Musica Viva incursion, Science kite
incursion, FACEs welcome Family Picnic,
Ford Street Literary Festival, a special book
launch, Harmony Day celebrations, Sausage
Sizzle, Lightning Premiership, team
planning days, Launch of Konnective, SC
and AGM (Annual Report draft release),
information evenings, Inner South Regional
Principal
Conference,
Prep
Parent
Interviews, Prep Open Morning (today),
Perceptual Motor Program training and Year
6 Camp to Marysville this week - just to
mention a few! The successes of these
events are reliant on the great effort, team
work, planning and dedicated time
commitment of staff, parents and the
students. Best wishes for a very well-earned
holiday period to relax, enjoy and refresh
ready for another productive term.
Please take care and stay safe during
the holiday period, I look forward to
seeing every smiling face back to school
ready for Term 2 beginning April 13.
Robyn Farnell
Principal - TRBPS
Term4
5th October
To
18th December
Reminder
Orders are to be written clearly on a
lunch bag in blue, black or red ink, any
other marker is difficult to read. Please
do not sticky tape lunch bags up. A
reminder to enclose .10 cents for a bag
if an envelope is used.
Canteen Roster
Thursday 26th March
Kylie Brkic
Dianne Anton
Tuesday 14th April
Kate Wengier
Thursday 16th April
Carmela
Shai Golden
Tuesday 21st April
Nelle Johnston
Thursday 23rd April
Adeline Raymer Help Needed
Tuesday 27th April
Alzira Redfern (11.30) Kerri Collins
Thursdsay 30th April
Kylie Brkic
Natalia Tripp
Tuesday 5th May
Nelle Johnston
Zuhra Balic (10.30)
Thursday 7th May
Shirley
Mandy Griffiths
Tuesday 12th May
Anna Lake
Thursday 14th May
Carmela
Natalia Tripp
PARLATE
ITALIANO?
Capite I’Italiano
Let me Know
Signora Kitson
(Insegnante d’Italiano)
Phone School number
9557 2044
FOOTY TIPPING 2015
To our Parents & Friends at Tucker Road
It’s back!
Footy tipping competition for 2015.
Oh the Agony and the Ecstasy is about to be thrust upon us once again.
Please join us and participate in our Footy Tipping Competition for 2105.
We require $20.00 entry fee per family by Friday 27th March 2015 to the office.
You can join the competition by:
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Login or register at http://tipping.afl.com.au
Go to http://tipping.afl.com.au/comp/tucker-rd-bentleigh-primary-school
Select ‘Join This Comp’ and enter tucker2015 in the competition password
field.
Tucker Rd tipping is now open.
Good Luck
Estelle Schwab & Jeremy Taylor
Ride 2 School Day – Term 2
Active April begins next week and to celebrate being active Tucker Road will be hosting Ride 2 School Day
on Wednesday 22nd April will be Tucker Road’s Ride 2 School Day. Active travel is a great way for students
of all ages to meet their recommended daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
The purpose of the National Ride 2 School Day is to show school communities that riding, walking, scooting
and skating to school is an easy and fun activity. It is a chance to celebrate active travel on a large scale and
prove it can be done!
At the beginning of next term students will have the opportunity to participate in a poster design
competition, so get your thinking helmets on over the holidays. On the day there will designated areas for
students in each level to park their scooters and bikes and lots of prizes to win!
We look forward to seeing lots of you riding, walking, scooting or skating to school. Don’t forget your
helmets!
THE PATCH AND BUNNINGS
Over the last thirteen years Bunnings Moorabbin has been a fantastic provider to our school garden 'The Patch' which in the last five
has also provided many great vegetables for our cooking program. At the beginning of this term Bunnings donated many items to
help run our garden program. These are greatly appreciated and 2J were the lucky class to be able to plant the seedlings that were
part of the donation.
Last Tuesday I met with Jane from Bunnings and presented her with the Thank you poster that June and I organised. Jane was very
pleased with the presentation and our relationship with Bunnings is very strong. Please make sure you support Bunnings as they
support our school community and garden program.
Kim Aitken
TRBPS Garden Coordinator
Parents and Friends Association News
It is with great excitement, honour and humility that I introduce myself as the President of the Parents and
Friends Association 2015. I am Mum to twin girls in Grade 2. TRBPS has an amazing community that I look
forward to working with this year. The Parents' and Friends' Association is an important link between the
School and its' parents/community. Many activities and events are organised primarily to raise money but the
events and committee are a great way to be involved, gain insight into how your child’s school operates and
have some fun.
We would love to see as many of our parents as possible at our events. The Parents' and Friends' is strong
because of the support and commitment we have from our parents.
These are exciting times for TRBPS. A lot of new initiatives and improvements are underway across the
school and the PFA is no different. I am keen to hear from everyone on what they would like to see from the
PFA. As such we have instigated an evening meeting per term for those that are unable to come along during
the day. I am eager to meet new faces and ideas at these informal gatherings at Bentleigh RSL! Our first
evening meeting will be on Tuesday 16th June at 7.30pm. See you there!
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day is nearly upon us and it is time to start getting together some raffle prizes. Thank you to those families and businesses that have already provided or offered
donations.
We have a diverse school business community and we need your support to assist our
fundraising efforts and provide quality gifts for our Mums. If you have items, vouchers and
can help us, we are accepting donations now.
For any donations to the Mother’s Day raffle there will be a basket left outside the
main office.
HOT CROSS BUNS
Hot Cross Buns. Thank-you to those families who supported our Hot Cross Buns Fundraiser. Hot Cross
Buns will be delivered to your eldest child THIS FRIDAY 27th May.
We have a wide-ranging and inclusive school community and we welcome everyone to the PFA in whatever
capacity. The dates for next term’s meetings are as follows:
Monday 20th April @9.30am
School meeting room
Monday 11th May @9.30am
School meeting room
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Tuesday 16 June @ 7.30pm
Bentleigh RSL
I would like to thank Fiona Thomas of all her hard work over the last few years as President. I hope to build
on Fiona’s strong leadership.
The PFA would like to wish all students, teachers and families a restful and safe holiday, and a very happy
Easter.
You are welcome to contact me on any matters relating to the Parents' and Friends' Association.
Alexis Martin 0430474736
President – Parents and Friends Association.
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World’s Greatest Shave
On Friday 13 March 2015, one inspiring young man decided to participate in ‘The World’s Greatest
Shave’ to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation. Jim Souvatsis, from 6N, has always had a strong
desire to help others and wanted to do his part by raising money. With the support of his family and the
wonderful Mr Ireson, the boys underwent the ‘shave’ at an afternoon assembly. Thanks to the extremely
generous donations from students, parents and staff, Jim was able to raise $860 through the school.
Adding this to the donations made by Jim’s family and friends outside of Tucker Road, Jim raised an
incredible $1600 in total. Well done Jim, on not only raising an astronomical amount of money but also for
being such a wonderful inspiration to others.
The money raised by Jim will go towards research which is needed to find better treatments and cures for
leukemia and related blood disorders, as well as supporting families when they need it most.
(EST 26 Years)
PAM SPEEDY DANCE SCHOOL – ALL CLASSES HELD
AFTER SCHOOL MON - THURS
ENROL NOW FOR 2015 !!!!!!
X Roads Disco
Friday 17th April - 7.30pm-10.30pm
For kids in Years 5 - 7 at St John's Church Hall,
Cnr Centre & Tucker Rds, Bentleigh.
Tickets $10 each. Tickets on sale Thursday 16th April at St John's
between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
No phone bookings on Thursday.
Unsold tickets can be purchased or reserved on Friday between
1pm and 4.30pm only. Telephone 9557 2226.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT HOLY EUCHARIST AND
SERRELL STREET HALLS EAST MALVERN
FREE TRIAL CLASS
Classes are held in a fun, friendly, relaxed environment with NO
pressure.
*JAZZ * TAP * HIP HOP *CONTEMPORARY*
Girls and Boys of all ages welcome!
For further information and class times, please check our web site or
contact:
PAM SPEEDY (T.A.A.D. Dip. Hons.)
Mob: 0411 065 947 Home: 9571 5947
Email: [email protected]
www.pamspeedydanceschool.com.au