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CANTERBURY
Primary School
Molesworth Street Canterbury 3126 Telephone 9836 4537 or 9830 1963
Vol: 23
No: 9
Facsimile 9888 5685
www.canterburyps.vic.edu.au
DIARY DATES
APRIL
Tues 21st - Years 3&4 Melbourne Museum
excursion
Wed 22nd - Foundation Excursion - Melbourne Zoo
excursion
Fri 24th - Curriculum Day (No school on this day)
Sat 25th - ANZAC DAY
MAY
Fri May 1st - Opening Night - 2015 Canterbury Art Show
Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd May - 2015 Canterbury Art Show
Wed 13th - 15th - Year 4 Camp
Sat 16th - Years 5&6 Working Bee
Thurs 21st - District Cross Country
Years 4 - 6 .30am - 1.00pm
Wed 27th - Foundation Excursion to NGV
Thurs 28th - Parents Session Eric Sheniger
7.00pm - 8.00pm - School Gym
JUNE
Mon 8th - Queens Birthday Public Holiday
(No school on this day)
Mon 22nd - Fri 26th - Year 6 Camp
Fri 26th - Last Day Term 2
JULY
Mon 13th - First day Term 3
July 28th - Family Life Parent Information
Evening 7pm
Wed 29th - 31st Year 3 Camp
TWO MORE SLEEPS!!
Auskick 2015 – it’s not too late
Auskick Start Up - Canterbury Auskick will start the
2015 season this Saturday 18th April.
Preps and Auskick - The main objective is for the
Preps to have fun. Along the way there is social
interaction with other children, ball games and short
matches.
Auskick matches have modified rules
including sharing of the ball and no tackling.
Auskick Registrations - Auskick registration and
payment is online. We also require you to complete
an ‘Information Form’ – one has been attached to this
newsletter. Register, pay online and then bring your
completed Information Form on Saturday.
Details for online registration can be found at the end
of the Information Form. If you have any old footy
boots please bring them along so that they may be
recycled!
Any questions please email Claire at
[email protected]
Date: April 16th 2015
From The Principal…
Welcome back to Term 2 – it promises to be a busy and
exciting term!
School Council subcommittees - Belonging to School
Council subcommittee is a way to be involved in the
school and School Council activities without requiring the
commitment of full Council membership. Many parents
enter School Council after time on sub committees when
they feel more confident about what is involved.
Obviously it is not for all parents, however for those who
are interested, most find it an extremely insightful and
rewarding way to understand, support and have input
into the school. The following subcommittees include
additional
parent
representatives:
Community
Engagement, Education, Buildings & Grounds, Art Show
and eLearning. These groups hold one or two meetings
per term and report back to the nine annual School
Council meetings (twice a term with an additional
December meeting). If you are interested in joining any
other School Council subcommittees please email me.
Art Exhibition - The transformation of the school will
commence next week as we move towards becoming an
amazing art gallery over the weekend of 1-3 May. Again
it promises to be an exciting event with the usual quality
of artists keen to show their work at our school. The
Canterbury Art Exhibition is a significant community
building event as well as being the school’s major
fundraiser. Thank you to the Art Show committee for their
thorough organisation and meticulous planning. Please
make some time to come along and view the show with
your family.
Staff news - Farewell to Tess Wearing who finishes with
us today to take up a position at St Michael’s Grammar
School. We thank Tess for her many contributions over
her 5 years at CPS and particularly ensuring new parents
and students are warmly welcomed into our community.
Best wishes on this exciting new opportunity. Farewell
also to Teresa Flynn and Jo Earle who commence family
leave this week. Welcome to Kira Groves who replaces
Jo Earle in Year 5 and to Christopher Yoos who will be
sharing the Art room with Anne Bialecki. Anne will take
Foundation to Year 4 classes and Christopher will take
Year 5, 6 and two Year 4 classes. Thankyou to Jo Earle
and Teresa Flynn for their thorough organisation to ensure a smooth handover and continuation of learning programs.
Best wishes to everyone for an exciting and productive
term 2.
David Wells
Principal
[email protected]
Education Committee
We need YOU!
Education Committee of School Council is responsible
for the continual review and development of important
school policies and procedures.
This committee requires both parent and staff
involvement to ensure best functioning and
representation from all parts of our school community.
Meetings take place once per month, on a Tuesday
evening at 6.15pm All experience levels are welcome,
whether you have been on Education Committee
before or not!
Please contact Kim Carpenter– Education Committee
Convenor if you are interested in joining this very
important group.
Community Engagement Committee
You are invited to join the 2015 Community Engagement
Committee. This group will meet twice per term with the
first meeting to be held on Thursday the 23rd of April at
6pm.
The focus of this first meeting will be to outline the
objectives of the 2015 Community Engagement
Committee which will focus on:
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Reviewing student reports
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Supporting an inclusive community
Please send me an email if you would like to be a part of
this committee in 2015 or come and speak to me if you
have any questions.
Justine Mackey
[email protected]
Canterbury Parents Association
Kim Carpenter
[email protected]
POSITION VACANT
Ladies and Gentlemen there is an amazing opportunity
for one lucky person out there!
The position of Secretary is currently vacant on the
CPA. The role requires typing up the quarterly
meetings and other related tasks. A full hand over is
provided with on-the-spot training and guidance.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a groovy team of
ladies who meet ‘informally’ for coffee once a term and
‘formally’ once a term with the Parent Coordinator
meeting…not too time consuming! Please contact
Melinda or Lisa (see details below) to discuss
Oh, and the first coffee is FREE !
Melinda Richardson
[email protected]
Welcome back to Term 2 & in particular, the new
families who have joined CPS – its shaping up to be a
busy term.
Its just over two weeks to the Art Show – this is our
major fundraiser for the year so please get involved in
whichever way you can. It is a fantastic few days – if
you’re unable to help over the weekend, there are other
opportunities prior. Check out the online roster to see if
there is some way that you can help.
Finally, on behalf of the CPA, I would like to
acknowledge and to thank Tess Wearing for her support
in the office. Your helpfulness & sense of humor will be
missed. We wish you well in your new role.
Lisa Charteris
Art Show Children’s Workshops
Lisa Charteris
[email protected]
There are still a few spaces on Saturday 2nd May for the
Children’s Workshops at the following times:
COMMUNITY CORNER
Class D0I - Wednesday 22nd April - Mums Dinner
@ Pizza Religion - 7.30pm
Year 5 Mums (Carers) - Monday 18th May - walk
to Whitehorse Rd for coffee @ Nursery Café
(meet at Molesworth t gates)
Session Two - 11.10am - 12.10pm
Session Three - 12.20pm - 1.20pm
If you would like to attend please fill in the form at the end
of the newsletter or in your family packs and
return it to the office as soon as possible!
Sick Bay Linen (laundering) roster Term 2
16th April
23rd April
30th April
7th May
14th May
21st May
28th May
25th June
Alison Mitchell
Andrea Couttie
Brionny Czydel
Catherine Booth
Colleen Starick
Dimitra Ouliaris
Donna Pirozek
Katherine Oxnam
4th June Karen Sutcliffe
11th June Karyn White
18th June Kate Elliott
The Premiers’ Reading Challenge
is open!
If you would like your child to participate this year please
download the consent form which can be found by clicking
this link. Please ensure the form is signed and that you
tick the relevant box regarding your child’s name appearing on the online Honour Roll. Completed forms can be
returned to the office and we will then
provide a username and password.
Details of books read can be recorded online here
Please remember to keep a note of books read
during the holidays. You are also able to use this website
to
acce ss
full
de tails
of
the
challenge
including booklists and the reading targets for each age
group. If you have any queries, please contact Maria at
[email protected]
2015 HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
Canterbury Art Exhibition
News
Help out at the Art Show
Why?
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It’s a great way to meet families
from across the school
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Be a part of the main fundraiser
for the school
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Use your skills acquired in the past
or develop new skills by working in
the café, gift shop, art gallery,
photography, guiding. Plenty of
opportunities for everyone
How?
Complete the online volunteer roster
Opening Night
Opening Night is a fabulous social
evening, located conveniently in
the School Gym! Come along and:
 Meet & Greet the Feature
Artists – Kirsten Jackson &
Jane Mogensen, plus many
more!
 Mingle with school and local
community friends
 Enjoy viewing the art work,
find something for home or
just get ideas for the
future
 Get in amongst the fun &
happy atmosphere
ASAP Click Here
Key Event Details
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Opening Night Fri 1 May,
8pm-11pm, $50 per head.
Click Here to purchase tickets
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Exhibition Opens Sat 2 May,
10am-5pm & Sun 3 May, 10am4pm
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Gift Shop & Café Open All
Weekend
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Kirsten Jackson
Entry $5, Children Free
Jane Morgensen
Buy Opening Night Tickets HERE
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$50 per head includes gourmet
food, wine, beer, catalogue &
weekend exhibition entry.
Further info Canterburyart.com
2015 Canterbury Auskick Information Form
(please complete 1 form per child)
Saturday Mornings 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Lower Oval, Highfield Park
th
Starts 18 April (1st Saturday after second term commences)
Child’s Details
Child’s First Name:
Surname:
Grade/Year in 2015 (circle one):
Kinder
Foundation
1
2
3
4
5
School:
Contact Information
Address:
Child’s
Birth Date
Postcode:
Suburb:
Home Telephone:
AFL Team
Mother’s Name:
Mother’s Mobile:
/
/
Mother’s Email
(please print):
Father’s Name:
Father’s Mobile:
Father’s Email
(please print):
(A weekly update is sent to all parents via email)
Medical Issues
Does your child suffer from any illness, disability, and allergy or is he/she allergic to any
medication? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS AND INFORM COACHES:
Yes or No
(circle one)
Details of medical issues:
In case of emergency
please contact:
Name:
Mobile Phone:
In case of emergency I authorise the Canterbury Auskick centre coordinator or their representative to
arrange any necessary medical treatment for your child where prior notification has not been possible.
Signed by Parent/Guardian:
Coaching
Yes or No
Can you help with (please circle):
Cafe
Yes or No
General Help
Yes or No
2015 Canterbury Auskick Information Form
(please complete 1 form per child)
Saturday Mornings 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Lower Oval, Highfield Park
th
Starts 18 April (1st Saturday after second term commences)
Auskick is the AFL’s introductory program for primary school-aged children and their
families. Canterbury Auskick has been running for many years with the aim of teaching
children the basic skills of AFL and most importantly for all kids to have fun.
Canterbury Auskick runs three groups. One for students in Foundation, one for Grade 1
and a combined seniors group for students in Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Auskick also provides
a relaxed forum for children and parents to socialise.
Canterbury Auskick runs from Saturday 18th April until Saturday 29th August inclusive
(rain, hail or shine), with a break for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (no Auskick on
6th June) and school holidays (no Auskick on 27th June, 4th July and 11th July).
During the year Canterbury Auskick runs a number of “Theme Days” including
Grandparents Day, Dads’ Bake Off and the hotly contested Mums vs. Kids Day.
Auskick for Foundation students: The main objective of Auskick for
Foundation students is for them to have fun. Along the way there is
social interaction with other children, ball games and short matches.
Auskick matches have modified rules including sharing of the ball
and no tackling.
The registration cost is $95 per child which includes:
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New to Auskick: backpack, football, pump,
cap, footy cards, album and activity book
Returning to Auskick: football, pump, footy
cards, sticker sheet, boot bag and T-shirt
A participation Medal / Trophy on
Presentation Day (Saturday 29th August)
For older groups, a chance to participate in a
½ time game at either the MCG or Etihad
Stadium
Free “Auskick Under Lights” & Pie Night
All equipment and coaching
Free BBQ and soft drinks for kids & their
families on selected Auskick sessions
To Register
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Visit www.aflauskick.com.au/register/
Click on either New Participant or Re-Register.
Click on the Find centre button, search for Canterbury and then click the
‘Register’ button.
Complete the online registration process.
Pay registration fee of $95 via the online payment process and print out your
receipt.
Complete the other side of this Information Form
Staple your payment receipt to this Information Form.
Either send your Information Form to Claire at 37 Maysia Street, Canterbury 3126, or bring it
to the first Canterbury Auskick session on 18th April 2014.
Any questions please email [email protected]
Camberwell High School
DISCO CONSULERE ALIIS
OPEN NIGHT
Tuesday 21st April 2015
6.00pm – 8.15pm
Program includes:
 Tours & Exhibitions
 Principal’s Address
 Enrolment Information
9836 0555
www.camhigh.vic.edu.au
Day tours are available - bookings required
Wonderful
watercolour Pillows
Session Times
Saturday 2nd May
Session One: 10.00am -11.00am
An important part of the Canterbury Art Exhibition is the Art
Workshops for children. This year we will be holding Five workshops
on Saturday 2nd May .
Session Two: 11.10am -12.10pm
Session Three: 12.20pm - 1.20pm
Session Four: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
This year participants will have the opportunity to design and decorate
their very own pillow cover in a colourful watercolour style! Just like
the popular pillows on The Block! The pillow cover will cover a standard size bed pillow.
Session Five: 3.40pm - 4.40pm
Cost: $12.00 per child
To Book:
Tear off the booking sheet below and return it in an envelope to the school office ASAP. Please clearly
print on the outside of the envelope the name/s and home group/s of the student/s and the session
number of the workshop. For families with more then one child attending, separate booking forms do
not need to be completed as long as the information is on the envelope.
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Watercolour Pillow Decorating Workshop—Booking Sheet
I wish to book in ____________________________________ , aged ________ and in class ________
to the Watercolour Pillowcase Workshop on Saturday 2nd May for session:
One  10.00 – 11.00 Two  11.10 - 12.10 Three  12.20 - 1.20 Four  2.30 - 3.30
Five  3.40 - 4.40
Cash amounting to $ ______ or a cheque (made payable to Canterbury Primary School) for $______
is enclosed.
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For Office Use Only
Dear ___________________________________________________________ Class ___________
We confirm that you are booked in for the Watercolour Pillowcase Workshop on Saturday 2nd May
at ______________________. We look forward to seeing you there!
NOTE: Parents, please sign your children in and out promptly as there is only a short organisational break
between sessions.
Come along with your family to play and experience
maths games from different continents.