NEWSLETTER 29th March, 2017 ISSUE 09 DET Internaonal CRICOS Code - 00861K Dear Parents On Monday morning, the Hon. Kim Wells MP presented badges to our student leaders for 2017 at a school assembly that focussed on leadership. These students will display consistency in the school values of Respect, Pride, Responsibility and Perseverance. They are role models who will exhibit to their peers personal responsibility and contribute to the safe and happy learning environment at Rowville Primary School. The leadership assembly is an important ceremony in our school calendar and I would like to acknowledge the many families and friends that joined us in celebraon. The school will close at 3.15pm on Thursday, 30th March for the term one break. Friday 31 March is a Curriculum Day and students are not required to come to school. Please note that Camp Australia will be open for parents who require childcare on Friday. The teachers will spend the morning with Mr Ryan Dunn, a lecturer and educaonal researcher in Mathemacs from Melbourne University. During student free days, teachers work collaboravely and explore new research and pedagogy in teaching and learning. Rowville Primary School will be implemenng a traffic management plan from the beginning of term two. From Tuesday 18 April, the Paratea Drive Carpark will be closed from 8.15-9.15am and 2.30-3.30pm. Drop off and pick up will occur in the Stud Park Shopping Centre carpark, Simon Avenue or in surrounding streets. Only DET employees will be able to access the carpark during these mes. Drop off and pick up mes have been idenfied as an OHS risk to staff and students and for this reason, from the start of term two we will be closing the car park at these mes. The School Council is meeng tonight for the Annual General Meeng. An elecon meeng of office bearers for the new School Council will be held at the end of this meeng. This will be followed by a professional development acvity between the staff and the school council. We will also farewell and acknowledge some members from the current school council for their service to our school: Narelle Thomson Narelle has been a member of School Council for 16 years - 7 years from 2001-2007 and 9 years from 2009- 2017. Narelle has been Vice President from 2016 - 2017. Through her role on School Council, Narelle has contributed to the shared goal of improving student achievement. Narelle has been a strong parent partner at Rowville Primary School. She volunteered in the canteen and as a classroom helper. She helped with the supervision of a range of sporng events and excursions. Narelle has supported the school during key events such as the Fete, the 40th birthday celebraons and a range of fundraising events organised by FORPS. We acknowledge the sixteen years of service that Narelle Thomson has given Rowville Primary School as a member of School Council and in her role as Vice President. Jenny Reid Jenny has been a member of School Council from 2015-2016. Through her role on School Council, Jenny has contributed to the shared goal of improving student achievement. Jenny contributed her experse in the medical industry to student safety at Rowville Primary School through research, which led to the purchase of a defibrillator. Jenny was a strong advocate for a range of programs in the school including the one-to-one device program. We acknowledge Jenny for her two years of service on Rowville Primary School Council. Last Friday we farewelled and congratulated Janet Young on her appointment as Business Manager at Knox Central Primary School. We acknowledged the wonderful work that Janet has undertaken in OHS and Administraon at our school. We also acknowledged the care that she provided to our students through her First Aid role. We wish her all the very best in her new posion.
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NEWSLETTER 29th March, 2017
ISSUE 09
DET International CRICOS Code - 00861K
Dear Parents
On Monday morning, the Hon. Kim Wells MP presented badges to our student leaders for 2017 at a school assembly that focussed on leadership. These students will display consistency in the school values of Respect, Pride, Responsibility and Perseverance. They
are role models who will exhibit to their peers personal responsibility and contribute to the safe and happy learning environment at Rowville Primary School.
The leadership assembly is an important ceremony in our school calendar and I would like to acknowledge the many families and friends that joined us in celebration.
The school will close at 3.15pm on Thursday, 30th March for the term one break. Friday 31 March is a Curriculum Day and students are not required to come to school. Please note that Camp Australia will be open for parents who require childcare on Friday.
The teachers will spend the morning with Mr Ryan Dunn, a lecturer and educational researcher in Mathematics from Melbourne University. During student free days, teachers work collaboratively and explore new research and pedagogy in teaching and learning.
Rowville Primary School will be implementing a traffic management plan from the beginning of term two. From Tuesday 18 April, the Paratea Drive Carpark will be closed from 8.15-9.15am and 2.30-3.30pm. Drop off and pick up will occur in the Stud Park Shopping Centre carpark, Simon Avenue or in surrounding streets. Only DET employees will be able to access the carpark during these times. Drop off and pick up times have been identified as an OHS risk to staff and students and for this reason, from the start of term two we will be closing the car park at these times.
The School Council is meeting tonight for the Annual General
Meeting. An election meeting of office bearers for the new
School Council will be held at the end of this meeting. This will
be followed by a professional development activity between
the staff and the school council.
We will also farewell and acknowledge some members from
the current school council for their service to our school:
Narelle Thomson
Narelle has been a member of School Council for 16 years - 7 years from 2001-2007 and 9 years from 2009-2017. Narelle has been Vice President from 2016 - 2017.
Through her role on School Council, Narelle has contributed to the shared goal of improving student achievement. Narelle has been a strong parent partner at Rowville Primary School. She volunteered in the canteen and as a classroom helper. She helped with the supervision of a range of sporting events and excursions. Narelle has supported the school during key events such as the Fete, the 40th birthday celebrations and a range of fundraising events organised by FORPS.
We acknowledge the sixteen years of service that Narelle Thomson has given Rowville Primary School as a member of School Council and in her role as Vice President.
Jenny Reid
Jenny has been a member of School Council from 2015-2016. Through her role on School Council, Jenny has contributed to the shared goal of improving student achievement. Jenny contributed her expertise in the medical industry to student safety at Rowville Primary School through research, which led to the purchase of a defibrillator. Jenny was a strong advocate for a range of programs
in the school including the one-to-one device program.
We acknowledge Jenny for her two years of service on Rowville Primary School Council.
Last Friday we farewelled and congratulated Janet Young on her appointment as Business Manager at Knox Central Primary School. We acknowledged the wonderful work that Janet has undertaken in OHS and Administration at our school. We also acknowledged the care that she provided to our students through her First Aid role. We wish her all the very best in her new position.
Congratulations to the following students who earned Mathletics Certificates for last week.
Silver Certificates
Bronze Certificates
Gold Certificates
From the Acting Assistant Principal
It has been a fantastic first term at Rowville Primary School in 2017. I have enjoyed visiting classrooms this week to see the outstanding teaching and learning that is taking place. A particular highlight for me personally this term has been observing our Student Parliament in action. Our Years 5 and 6 leaders have been busy debating some important issues and have been developing bills to be
passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate. I have been extremely impressed with the way in which our leaders present arguments to one another, displaying respect for their peers even when at times they may disagree. These are important social skills for students to learn, develop and apply to everyday life situations.
Congratulations to our Years 5 and 6 leaders being presented with their leadership badges by the Honourable Kim Wells. I thoroughly enjoyed having morning tea with our leaders and proud parents following the assembly. Thank you to all the staff and students for their involvement in making the morning so memorable. A reminder that the last Friday of term will be a curriculum day so students will finish on Thursday 30th March. Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to the start of term two.
Liam Jury
Acting Assistant Principal
Akil B Ebony G Jenna C
Aarush G
Ada Y
Adialdo W
Alex S
Anjelika K
Anthony D
Ava P
Bailey M
Celina B
Claire S
Cooper B
David S
Domenico M
Elizabeth H
Emily S
Erik S
Ethan V
Farah O
Georgia C
Grace C
Guiseppe R
Hailey S
India M
Jad E
Jayden A
Jazmin M
Jonathan L
Josephine F
Joshua W
Lachlan W
Lance F
Lara G
Lily Z
Luca C
Luke E
Mahit R
Martim V
Neha C
Olivia N
Prachee A
Rebecca H
Ruby C
Sebastien L
Seth W
Sianne W
Sienna M
Siobhan L
Steven B
Suhavani S
Tayla K
Temperance L
Titus W
Tyson G
Zac B
Ziad B
Adam O Disha A Jordan F Peter T
Aditya W Dylan L Nicole L Wyatt S
Maddi (Shadow Minister for Year Six) debating in
Parliament
Parliamentarians and Senators deep in
discussion
ANZAC DAY ARTWORK This term our Years 4 and 5 students have been working on the artwork for this year’s Anzac day display at the Rowville Public library (Stud Park). The artwork will be used as the backdrop for the Anzac day ceremony and will adorn the windows in the lead up to 25th April – keep an eye out as I’ve been told the artwork is going up this week. This year’s work is beautiful and has a “poppies” theme. Well done to all of our students and a big thank you to our wonderful Art teachers Lisa O’Sullivan and Carly Hawkins.
ROWVILLE (Stud Park) LIBRARY
If you’re looking for something to do over the holidays there are some fun activities, Easter crafts, entertainment and story times happening at the Rowville Public Library. For further details and bookings please phone Rowville Public Library 9294 1300 or check the Eastern Regional Libraries website www.erl.vic.gov.au.
Enjoy the holidays and read, read, read! The more you read the more you learn!
Jackie Hicks – Library Technician
Commonwealth Bank School Banking
School Banking is every Friday at Rowville Primary
School Please note: No school banking this week due
to Curriculum Day
If you would like to open a school bank account please go to your local Commonwealth Bank
branch and mention Rowville Primary School. Our school receives $5 for every new account opened.
Information packs are available on the information stand in the school foyer.
VICTORIAN PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE
The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge (VPRC) consent forms were distributed this week. It would be great to see as many students as possible registered for this year’s Reading Challenge. The consent forms are due back by Friday 28th April, 2017.
The students in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 will be sharing 30 books with their classroom teachers. Students in Years 3 to 6 are challenged to read 15 books. At least 10 must be from the booklist and 5 can be free choice. Remember to record the title and author of any books you have read over the holidays or any books that you have already finished reading this year.
If you would like further details on the Reading Challenge go to www.education.vic.gov.au/prc or come and see us. All enquiries are welcome.
Reading Challenge Co-ordinators - Grace Searl and Jackie Hicks.
A reminder that Friday 31st March is a Curriculum Day. Students do not attend school on this day.
Camp Australia will be running all day care. Please ensure you book in for this day as soon as possible!
Rowville Kids Café News Thank you to our Upcoming helpers for
Term 2
Thursday 30th March S. Macdonald
Tuesday 18th April L. McConnochie
Wednesday 19th April G. Davey
Thursday 20th April T. Challis
Friday 21st April S. Schmidt
HELP NEEDED
A copy of the full café menu is available on
the website: rowville.ps.vic.edu.au
Specials Menu POPCORN MONDAY Freshly Popped Popcorn $1.00
SUSHI HANDROLL TUESDAY Lunch order only
Crispy Chicken $3.20
Tuna and Avocado (GF) $3.20
Avocado & Cucumber (V, GF) $3.20
Teriyaki Chicken $3.20
Soy Sauce will only be provided on request –please note on order
Wacky WEDNESDAY Lunch order only
Chicken Chippies (bag of 6) $3.00 a bag
Rowville House Cross Country, Wednesday 22nd March
What a great morning, in spite of a drizzly start!
Our students from across the school competed for their House, putting up with the elements, showing their best effort and never giving up.
The Foundation students completed the 600m course, the Year 1 and 2 students ran 1km, the 9/10 year olds ran 2kms and the 11 and 12 year olds ran 3kms.
Congratulations to all our students who completed the course, as well as the placegetters and medallists. Also a big congratulations to Franklin on winning the House Cross Country Shield.
Sue Macdonald and Liz Altmeppen
Physical Education
Walkathon Please send in your completed sponsorship form together with money collected to school by Friday 21st April to be eligible for a prize.
Easter Raffle Thank you to all those members of our school community who
contributed to our Easter Raffle. It was a huge success. Congratulations to our prize winners!
Term 1, Week 9
This week children will finish off their paper mache Easter eggs. Children will also
make a foam chicken, and a felt bunny! We will also play a game of pin the tail on
the bunny! Happy Easter everyone!
Friday 31st
March 2017
Friday is a curriculum day so don’t forget to book your child in if you need care for
this day! Children will need to have breakfast before arriving to the program, and
ensure that children have morning tea and lunch. Camp Australia will only be
providing a healthy afternoon tea of fruit and vegetables!
A note from Brodie
School holidays are coming up quickly and Holiday Club is now open, so don’t forget to book
your children in to have an Adventure of a life time!
Thank you to all our new parents who have joined the service this year, it has been lovely get-
ting to know you all! Enjoy the break, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you in Term 2!!
Happy Easter!!
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:
It is of high importance that you CANCEL your child if they are NOT attending either before or after school care. You can cancel your child through the parent portal, call the custom-er care number, or speak to staff in person at the service.
Please ensure that your child has a hat for ASC as we are now following our sun-smart poli-cy. All children are required to wear a hat if they would like to go outside.
We’re here to make after school care visits the best experience possible – for you and your child.
If you have any questions about the program – please feel free to drop by, meet the team and see what
happens in after school care first hand.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
The Camp Australia Team.
Program Details
To find out more about our program, view fees and to register visit www.campaustralia.com.au Service mobile number= 0438 286 035
NEITHER ROWVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL NOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENDORSES THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OF ANY PRIVATE ADVERTISER. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ACCEPTED BY ROWVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL OR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ADVERTISEMENTS OR CLAIMS MADE BY THEM.
We would like to acknowledge the support provided by Greg Telfer and Courtney Boyle at tow.com.au, who generously provided their services to a parent in our school community. We greatly appreciate the care and assistance provided. Thank you.
Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre School Holiday Program
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
3 April to 12 April 10am – 11:30am or 1pm – 2:30pm.
3 July to 14 July 10am – 11:30 am or 1pm – 2:30pm.
$14.50 per child per session and includes all materials. Bookings for all workshops can be made
