Seabrook Primary School 83-105 Point Cook Road, SEABROOK 3028 | POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1143 ALTONA MEADOWS 3028 Phone: 9395 1758 | Email: [email protected]www.seabrook.vic.edu.au | www.facebook.com/SeabrookPS NEWSLETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Issue 29 September 19, 2018 Seabrook Primary School has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. INTERNET PRIVACY: ASK YOUR CHILDREN: If you don’t want us (as parents) to see any of your stuff shared online, or by smartphone, then it’s definitely not suitable to anyone else.ß Parents and Guardians, DATES FOR 2019 Here is some advance notice that school will resume on Thursday 31st of January 2019. Seabrook will have 2 student free days on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th of January. Children in years 1-6 will start back on January Thursday 31st. Our preps will be given a start date which will be either Friday 1st of February or Monday 4th of February. Book lists will be distributed early next term and parents are welcome to pay before the end of the year. GRADE 5 CAMP I was fortunate to attend the year 5 camp to Sovereign Hill Ballarat last week with our excellent children and staff. The experience of spending time in a live museum with real artefacts and real stories helps the children build a picture of the culture and history of Victoria in the 1850s. As a result the children have deeper understandings about the people who came to the Victorian gold fields and the hardships and living conditions they faced at the time. A huge thank you to the year 5 teachers and the volunteer staff who attended to help make it a success. Being on camp reminded me of how hard our teachers work to plan for a wide range of learning opportunities and also in the way they look after the children while on camp, day and night. It is important to note that no teacher is paid any differently when they volunteer to go on camp or stay at school after hours holding events for the children or parents. A ‘thank you’ from you and your child goes a long way to making our staff feel appreciated or acknowledged that they willingly take on this responsibility for your children. Photos and a student’s reflection on pages 8-11 continued report on the following page Last day of term is casual dress day with a gold coin donation In this edition of the newsletter PRINCIPAL REPORT • BBQ & Games • Uniform • PYP Exhibition • Staff News • hats • Leaving Seabrook • Medication • Chocolates • End of Term GRADE NEWS • Grade 5 Camp • Grade 6 Assembly • Sports News EXTRAS • Lost Property News • Are you Leaving Seabrook • Fresh Produce Stall • 1 to 1 Update • Library reminder • Grade 1 Swimming Program • Guitar, Singing & Keyboard Lessons
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Seabrook Primary School 83-105 Point Cook Road, SEABROOK 3028 | POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1143 ALTONA MEADOWS 3028 Phone: 9395 1758 | Email: [email protected] www.seabrook.vic.edu.au | www.facebook.com/SeabrookPS
NEWSLETTERFROM THE PRINCIPAL Issue 29 September 19, 2018
Seabrook Primary School has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse.INTERNET PRIVACY: ASK YOUR CHILDREN: If you don’t want us (as parents) to see any of your stuff shared online, or by smartphone, then
it’s definitely not suitable to anyone else.ß
Parents and Guardians, DATES FOR 2019Here is some advance notice that school will resume on Thursday 31st of January 2019. Seabrook will have 2 student free days on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th of January. Children in years 1-6 will start back on January Thursday 31st. Our preps will be given a start date which will be either Friday 1st of February or Monday 4th of February. Book lists will be distributed early next term and parents are welcome to pay before the end of the year.
GRADE 5 CAMPI was fortunate to attend the year 5 camp to Sovereign Hill Ballarat last week with our excellent children and staff.
The experience of spending time in a live museum with real artefacts and real stories helps the children build a picture of the culture and history of Victoria in the 1850s. As a result the children have deeper understandings about the people who came to the Victorian gold fields and the hardships and living conditions they faced at the time. A huge thank you to the year 5 teachers and the volunteer staff who attended to help make it a success.
Being on camp reminded me of how hard our teachers work to plan for a wide range of learning opportunities and also in the way they look after the children while on camp, day and night. It is important to note that no teacher is paid any differently when they volunteer to go on camp or stay at school after hours holding events for the children or parents. A ‘thank you’ from you and your child goes a long way to making our staff feel appreciated or acknowledged that they willingly take on this responsibility for your children.
Photos and a student’s reflection on pages 8-11
continued report on the following page
Last day of term
is casual dress day
with a gold coin donation
In this edition of the newsletterPRINCIPAL REPORT• BBQ & Games• Uniform• PYP Exhibition• Staff News• hats• Leaving Seabrook • Medication• Chocolates• End of Term
• Fresh Produce Stall• 1 to 1 Update• Library reminder• Grade 1 Swimming
Program• Guitar, Singing &
Keyboard Lessons
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continued report from Susan LeeBBQ & GAMES The prep team were very happy with the BBQ and games evening conducted for our 2019 preps on Wednesday last week. Everyone had a great time mixing and enjoying some physical activity. Thanks to all who made our new families feel welcome.
UNIFORMJust a reminder that if you require new or updated uniform items our new supplier is Noone Imagewear situated in Hoppers Crossing and is open during the holidays.
Noone Hoppers Crossing Schoolwear54 Old Geelong RoadHoppers Crossing (adjacent to Spotlight)Telephone: 9749 0543Fax: 9748 3777Email: [email protected]
PYP EXHIBITION What a fabulous celebration of learning!
The Year 6 children are inquiring into Where we are in Place and time fro their PYP Exhibition, with a focus in two areas:
It is through exploration and discovery, humans have the capacity to establish their identity and create life-changing opportunities.
Relationships between local and global civilisation influence our understanding of other cultures and individuals, allowing us to co-exist.
The children are sharing their understandings relating to these central ideas and have gone to great lengths to represent different civilisations from America, Africa, Europe and Asia. Community members are very welcome to visit the exhibition tonight Wednesday, September 19 from 7pm – 8pm in the north wing.
STAFF NEWS Mrs Sesilia Palu will be leaving Seabrook Primary School on Friday, September 21. Sesilia has obtained a position at Truganina P-9 College and as such will be leaving us. It was a difficult decision for Sesilia, and she will miss her class. We have valued her contribution to our staff and curriculum during her time with us over the past 12 months. We wish her well in her new school. Mr Adam Smith will step in as the grade teacher until the end of the year. For the performing arts role we warmly welcome Ms Melanie Salvado who is returning from family leave.
HATS Hats must be worn outside every day until May next year. The UV rays can be high from September onwards and we all need to protect our skin. Please make sure your child has their hat packed back in their bags ready for the start of term 4.
LEAVING SEABROOK As part of our planning for 2019, we need to know the number of students at each year level. Please let us know if you are leaving Seabrook Primary School. A form is included in the newsletter on the following page 16.
MEDICATIONPlease be advised that if your child is required to take prescribed medication whilst at school a MEDICAL AUTHORITY FORM can be found on our Skoolbag App and the school website. This form should be filled out and signed off by your doctor before we can administer the prescribed medication.
Please Note: wherever possible, medication should be given outside the school hours, e.g if medication is required three times a day it is generally not required to be taken at school: it can be taken before and after school and before bed.
If medication is to be administered at school the medication must be in the original packaging.Should you have any questions/queries, contact the Leadership Team.
CHOCOLATESPlease return any outstanding chocolate boxes or money. There are many boxes still available for purchase should you like more. Please contact the office.
END OF TERM Term 3 will be finishing on Friday September 21 at 2:30pm with children leaving from their class rooms to start their two week break. Please enjoy the holiday time with your families. Friday is a casual dress day; the children may wear clothes other than their uniform and bring a gold coin donation. Subway lunches that were pre-ordered will be ready in time for lunch.
Happy holiday time to you all. We will see everyone back to school on Monday 8th October at for an 8:50am start.
Sue & Staff
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On the 12th of September, our new preps of 2019 and their families visited for a Games and BBQ Evening. It was a beautiful and sunny Melbourne afternoon with the children having lots of fun as they rotated through the games. Parents and guardians also had the opportunity to chat with some of our staff before enjoying the BBQ.
A special thank you to the prep team, staff and parents who supported this transition event to make it a success. Thank you also to our new uniform supplier Noone Imagewear for the freebies on the day and for catching up with parents.
Sundram MoodleyActing Assistant Principal
Minor Games Dance Storytime
Target Throw Hoops/Rebound Scoops
Egg and Spoon Noone Imagewear
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On Wednesday the 12th of September 2018, the majority of Grade 5 left our school and our parents behind as we departed for camp. It took approximately an hour to get to Sovereign Hill.
Once we had unloaded our baggage, we were sorted into our activity groups; convicts, migrants, soldiers, miners and settlers. All of 5RB and some girls from 5CM were in our group; the Convicts. The first activity for our group was ‘The Secret Chamber’. It was a story of two Chinese miners who found gold, but were buried alive attempting to retrieve it. After that, we went panning for gold. At around 4pm, we found out who was in our cabins. I was with Jennifer, Evy, Lily, Rihanna, and Addison. The girls stayed in the Steinfeld’s Accommodation, and the boys stayed in the Northern Barracks. We had dinner at the New York Bakery. I sat with Lily, Nhien, Jayden, and Emmanuel. We had fish and chips for dinner.
Next, we went to the Victoria Theatre. We watched two plays until 10pm! We were sent to bed at 10:30pm, but my cabin was unsettled at the start. All my cabin mates showed cooperation by helping each other and we finally fell asleep at 11:20pm.
Day TwoOn day two, our cabin woke up at 6:30am. We had breakfast at the Sovereign Hill Café at 8am. After that, our group went to the Gold Museum to learn about gold. We got to see 1850s clothing, machinery and transport.
Next, we went to an 1850s schoolhouse, where we learnt how hard it was to immigrate to Australia during the gold rush. We also got to dress up in period clothing.
At 12pm, we had lunch. I had a burger, popcorn, and an apple, along with some strawberry milk. Then at 1pm, we went on a tour of the Red Hill Mine. It was dark, and very claustrophobic. There was also a very realistic hologram!
Then we went to see sweet-making demonstration. I got to have a lolly fresh off the roller! Next, we went to a candle dipping demonstration.
At 3pm, we went bowling. After that, we had the Talent Show. We had dinner at the NY Bakery again. This time, we had pasta and chips.
Then we watched a play. The play was called, ‘The Rush for Gold’. It focused on the story of the Eureka Rebellion. After that, we went to bed. This time though, my cabin went to bed at 9:30pm.
Day ThreeOn Friday the 14th, our cabin woke at 7am. We had breakfast at 8, then we went shopping.
For myself, I bought a jar of raspberry drops and a jar of spearmint drops. For my mum and dad, I bought some lollies. For my cousin, I bought a sandalwood fan.
At 12pm, we had lunch. This time, it was pies and sausage rolls! At 12:15pm, we loaded the bus. At 1pm, we departed Sovereign Hill. We arrived back home at 2:30pm. I was very glad to see my parents!
My favourite activity at camp was shopping because I got to buy presents for my beloved family members. An interesting fact I learnt was that children did not need a license to dig for gold. I used the PYP Learner Profile/Attitude of Risk-Taker by facing my fear of the dark and my claustrophobia.
Our camp to Sovereign Hill relates to our central idea because we immigrated to the goldfields just like thousands of other miners from across the world to learn about Australian history.
I enjoyed spending time with my friends at camp, having some time to myself, and learning about the goldfields. It was an awesome camp.
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Grade 6 Assembly
Congratulations Laura D from 6AU for playing the National Anthem for our grade 5/6 Assembly this week. I admired the Courage and Commitment you showed when playing for the whole assembly. You demonstrated you were a Risk-Taker and it was great to see that the grade assembly was able to sing along with you.
Well done to all our participants who competed in the Divisional Athletics last Thursday. We were competing against the Hobson’s Bay Division (Laverton, Point Cook, Altona & Newport Districts). We had some excellent performances during the day with some students winning or placing in events. Seven have qualified for the Regional Finals in early term 4.
Ivy (6AU) won her 800m (2.47) & 1500m (5.37) races convincingly.Faith (6LL) won shot put (7.71m) by over a metre and came 3rd in Discus (19.74m). Oliver (6JB) came 1st in 800m (2.39) and 2nd in Hurdles (15.11)Jared (4AA) came 2nd in 100m (15.53) & =3rd in High Jump (1.20m).Sebastian (6JJ) came 2nd in Long Jump (4.05m) & 2nd in Triple Jump (9.01m) Kristian (6JB) came 2nd in Shot Put (9.59m) and Discus (19.05m)Brandon (6AU) came 2nd in Discus (21.18m) & 4th in Shot Put (7.49m)Good luck to Ivy, Faith, Oliver, Jared, Sebastian, Kristian & Brandon for making it to the Regional Athletics after the holidays.
Emma (6JJ) came 5th in High Jump (1.22m) and 4th in Long Jump (3.76m)Sophie (4JV) came 6th in 800m (3.27)Jade (4MB) came 8th in 800m (3.35) Siyun (6AU) came 7th in 800m (3.12) & 4th in 1500m (6.34)Olivia (4JV) came 4th in Discus (15.42) and 5th in Shot Put (5.62m)Sanjeet (6JJ) came 8th in 100m (16.59) Nishka (6JB) came 8th in Shot Put (5.37m)Mia (6JB) came 7th in 100m (15.92) and 8th in 200m (33.96)Anna (6AU) came =4th (1.20m)Venice (4EC) came 5th in Long Jump (3.14m)William (4EC) came 5th in 200m (33.50)William (6AU) came 4th in Long Jump (3.70m)Penelope (6JB) came 5th in Long Jump (3.06m)
In the Relays you had to win your Division to progress and unfortunately, we didn’t win any of the races. We came 5th in the 9/10 yr Boys (1.04.82: Sriram, Afnan, Jared & William) and 9/10yr Girls (1.07.41: Saoirse, Olivia, Sophie & Venice) and came 8th in the 12yr Boys (1.01.91 -but only 3 seconds between 1st and 8th so very close: Filip, Oliver, Sanjeet & Sebastian) and 12yr Girls (1.06.37: Siyun, Ivy, Jennifer & Mia).
Thanks to Ms. Falzon & Mrs. Harris who looked after the students on the day.
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Our School
LOST PROPERTY NEWS
Have you lost or have an item that is missing?
Please check the Lost Property area for missing items located outside of Room 2 in the courtyard area.
All of the remaining items will be removed by the end of the term and donated to the second hand uniform shop and the Salvation Army.
Please ensure correct name is on all property, this will allow for a safe and speedy return if item is found.
SUPPORT NEEDED WITH UNEXPLAINED ABSENCES AS PER DET REQUIREMENT
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We kindly request that you inform the school via the XUNO message service of your child/ren’s absence. This will help us to reduce the SMS cost to the school as fewer SMS messages will need to be sent daily. Thank you to those parents/guardians who are already using the XUNO message service or informing the school of their child/ren’s absence.
Release 10 MacBook 1to1 Update (current parents from Year 2-5)
As you should all be aware by now, Seabrook Primary School are still taking orders for our bulk purchase of MacBook 1 to1 orders (due to take place in early November). To this point however, Apple have not yet released any information on the expected updated Education MacBook. We are still hopeful of an announcement before our bulk order is scheduled to take place, however can’t guarantee anything concrete until we hear from our Certified Education Reseller. We also know that a number of parents are waiting until early next year to place their order because of this expected announcement. If parents choose to change or order their device early next year, this is totally acceptable, however as always, will be subject to an updated quote at time of placing your order. It is only orders for Christmas that we will be placing in early November that we are requiring soon. We will continue to notify parents of any changes (as soon as we hear them) and broadcast them through all the usual online digital channels as per usual.
Library reminder
Our library is missing a large amount of books. Over the holidays could you have a look around your home for Seabrook barcoded books and return them to school during the 1st week of term 4. Thank you
Grade 1 Swimming Program
Just a reminder that this Friday (21st) is last day to be guaranteed a spot in the Grade 1 Swimming Program next term. If there is room after that, then we’ll let teachers know how many are available. The program will be on from Monday 15th October until Monday 19th November (all Mondays). There won’t be any swimming on Monday the 5th of November (as the Pool closes for the Melbourne Cup Weekend). If you would like to be involved, please return the permission forms and the deposit ($23 minimum) to secure your spot. If paying via Qkr, you will still need to return the permission, swimming level & medical information forms by Friday.
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Are you leaving Seabrook at the end of the year?
Are you leaving Seabrook Primary School at the end of 2018
This information helps us with our planning for 2019
If your child/ren are not returning to Seabrook Primary School next year (excluding our current Grade 6 students), can you please fill in the details below and return to Mrs Susan Joyce. (at the office as soon as possible)
will be leaving Seabrook Primary School at the end of term 4 in 2018
Destination school: ____________________________________________ in 2019. Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________ Date: __________ Contact No: _____________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________ Please also complete the information below if you are relocating to a new postal address, so that we can forward on any important student information.
New Address: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Contact No: ___________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Data transfer is complete Yes No
Date: Office signature:
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There are many great reasons for your child to learn a musical instrument from gaining a skill that helps instil confidence and self-esteem to building the foundations of discipline and healthy expression, not to mention its fun!
If you would like to enrol your child in guitar lessons or singing group please fill in the form below and either return it to the school office or email/SMS a photo of the form to the number or email above.
Childs Name: Parent/Guardian’s name:
Age: Classroom & Grade:
Contact Phone Number: Email:
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:
Does your child have any allergies or medical conditions that the music teacher should be aware of? If so please specify:
What would you like to enrol your child in?
Singing (Small group): Guitar (Small Group):
$15 per half hour lessons in a small group of up to 5 students. 10 lessons $150
BSB : 01 3736 ACC# : 3061 32399 ACC Name : Future Musicians Music Academy
Terms and Conditions
-‐ For new enrolments, payment must be made in full before your child can commence lessons -‐ For re-enrolling students, payment must be made in full before the end of the third week of term for your child to
continue lessons. -‐ If your child is unable to attend a lesson for any reason, we are more than happy to refund or credit the missed
but I ask to please be notified of the absence before the lesson commences -‐ If any lessons missed due to other school planned activities or other unforeseen events e.g. fire drill, we will be
more than happy to refund any and all lessons missed. -‐ Yes, we do accept mid term enrolments. -‐ Receipt upon request.
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Football Star Academy Partners with Seabrook Primary School
Football Star Academy Football Star academy are starting 1 of our after school programs within your school as additional sport lessons to help your child develop key motor skills such as hand eye co-ordination, fitness, agility and speed.
We hold our reputation proudly of Australia’s number 1 provider of a skills based program designed for children aged 5 - 18 years old, with all our coaches being professionally qualified. We aim to help children learn and further develop the skills of soccer all whilst having fun within a professional environment.
We want you to come down and have fun, but we also want to give back to everyone who joins and becomes a member. By joining us, our membership gives you additional benefits such as…
- Access to our sponsor discounts
- Sibling discounts
- Tickets to A-League games
And these are just some of the exclusive benefits you will receive, we hope that you will join us and become apart of a fantastic experience.
Enter your details and register at: https://myssa.sportstaracademy.com/register to join.
OSHC Program Phone: 0411 302 879Coordinators: Cassandra Lesatele
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is free! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au where all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account!
For your information
Do you have a school banking question or query? Please email: [email protected] School Banking Volunteers
School Banking Day is Wednesday
Congratulations to the following students who received their certificate this week:
20 Deposits – Filip T, Benjamin L, Dhanush S and Kris B.
We Need Your Help – Parent Helpers/Volunteers Needed
Our students really enjoy participating in the Commonwealth School Banking program and to keep this program running we need your help. Parent helpers are needed to help count money and process reward requests. Currently School Banking is processed on Thursday morning at 9am for approximately one to two hours.
Rewards Now AvailableHeat Reactor Pens, Power Handball, Glowlight, Sparkle Glitter Pens, Twister Power Handball 2017 Rewards still available – Cyber Handball, Colour Change Markers, Tablet Case, Pencil and Tech Case, Smiley Emoji Keyring and Epic Earphones.
Saving regularly is an important habit to get into, whether you are saving a little or a lot. Keep up the great work and remember to bring your deposit book each Wednesday. Thank you for supporting the School Banking Program.
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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018 SEABROOK TIME LINEMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
17
Grade 5 & 6 Assembly
9am - 9:30am
Grade 3/4 Swimming
18 19
Prep ExcursionDiggers Rest
Farm
Grade 6 Exhibition Evening
6:30pm - 8:30pm
20
Fresh produce Stall
3:10pm - 3:30pm in the courtyard
21
Grade 6 Ice Skating Excursion
END OF TERM 3students will be dismissed from
their classrooms at 2:30pm
Last day of term Friday 21st of September, casual dress day with a gold coin donation.
