Issue 30 7th Oct 2015 Seabrook Primary School 83-105 Point Cook Rd, SEABROOK 3028 : POSTAL ADDRESS: P. O. Box 1143 ALTONA MEADOWS 3028 Phone: 9395 1758 / Email: [email protected] / Website: www.seabrook.vic.edu.au Newsletter From the Principal Dear Parents / Guardians HAT Sun Smart Policy No hat... No play! TIP - HOME INTERNET RULES Obey the age restrictions of software, and social networking sites, and NEVER allow underage children access if under age. The rules are there for a very Welcome back to everyone after the term 3 break. Welcome also to our new children and families who have joined Seabrook this week. We hope you will settle in easily. Seabrook is a very friendly and open-minded community. TERM 4 is here and this is always a busy term as we complete one school year and plan for the new school year. Staff will be working on classes for next year and we require notification if your family will not be attending Seabrook after 2015. It is important to get our student numbers right so that classes created can be balanced. Please let us know if there are any special considerations relating to your child. HATS Due to the higher UV rays at this time of year all children must wear their hats when outdoors. This falls under our Sun Smart policy. OUTLINE OF SOME UP-COMING EVENTS FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF OCTOBER Thursday 8 th – year 3 parent information regarding camp 6-7pm,new building Monday 12 th – swimming program for year 1 student commences Tuesday 13 th – Western Region Athletics Carnival, Keilor Wednesday 14 th – We welcome our 2016 preps for a BBQ and games 4-6 pm Thursday 15 th – 2016 prep school tour Friday 16 th – grade 2 excursion CHESS FESTIVAL Seabrook Primary School is pleased to announce we are hosting a global chess competition at our school later this month, the first school in Australia to register. See this site for more details http:// globalchessfestival The Chess Grand Master Judit Polgar has launched the Global Chess Festival in Europe, aiming to make chess more popular across the 5 continents. Ms Polgar has given Seabrook a hearty welcome. Holding the Global Chess Festival at Seabrook Primary School will enable our students between years 2 to 6 the opportunity to undertake a competency challenge using the strategic moves used by the famous chess player Paul Morphy in his world winning game. At the end of the school day students from neighbouring primary schools will be invited to join the Judit Polgar Rapid Chess Team Competition consisting of 5 rounds competing for medals. This is an exciting opportunity to highlight the educational advantages of learning to play chess. Please browse through these articles outlining the value of chess in improving students’ overall performance. National curriculum: Economist John Adams calls for chess … How chess can help kids 'think outside the box' | afr.com Chess linked to academic achievement | Illawarra Mercury continued report on the following page Have you submitted your recipe to www.Published Authors. com.au ?? Submissions close on the 11th of Oct
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Issue 30
7th Oct 2015
Seabrook Primary School 83-105 Point Cook Rd, SEABROOK 3028 : POSTAL ADDRESS: P. O. Box 1143 ALTONA MEADOWS 3028
TIP - HOME INTERNET RULES Obey the age restrictions of software, and social networking sites, and NEVER allow underage children access if under age. The rules are there for a very
Welcome back to everyone after the term 3 break. Welcome also to our new children and families who have joined Seabrook this week. We hope you will settle in easily. Seabrook is a very friendly and open-minded community. TERM 4 is here and this is always a busy term as we complete one school year and plan for the new school year. Staff will be working on classes for next year and we require notification if your family will not be attending Seabrook after 2015. It is important to get our student numbers right so that classes created can be balanced. Please let us know if there are any special considerations relating to your child. HATS Due to the higher UV rays at this time of year all children must wear their hats when outdoors. This falls under our Sun Smart policy. OUTLINE OF SOME UP-COMING EVENTS FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF OCTOBER Thursday 8
th– year 3 parent information regarding camp 6-7pm,new building
Monday 12th – swimming program for year 1 student commences
Tuesday 13th – Western Region Athletics Carnival, Keilor
Wednesday 14th – We welcome our 2016 preps for a BBQ and games 4-6 pm
Thursday 15th – 2016 prep school tour
Friday 16th – grade 2 excursion
CHESS FESTIVAL Seabrook Primary School is pleased to announce we are hosting a global chess competition at our school later this month, the first school in Australia to register. See this site for more details http://globalchessfestival
The Chess Grand Master Judit Polgar has launched the Global Chess Festival in Europe, aiming to make chess more popular across the 5 continents. Ms Polgar has given Seabrook a hearty welcome. Holding the Global Chess Festival at Seabrook Primary School will enable our students between years 2 to 6 the opportunity to undertake a competency challenge using the strategic moves used by the famous chess player Paul Morphy in his world winning game. At the end of the school day students from neighbouring primary schools will be invited to join the Judit Polgar Rapid Chess Team Competition consisting of 5 rounds competing for medals. This is an exciting opportunity to highlight the educational advantages of learning to play chess. Please browse through these articles outlining the value of chess in improving students’ overall performance.
National curriculum: Economist John Adams calls for chess …
How chess can help kids 'think outside the box' | afr.com
Chess linked to academic achievement | Illawarra Mercury
MUSIC Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated a range of musical skills in Primary Music Institute keyboard Stars program, as they advanced through the 16 - level program. These students are making great progress and have passed a level in the last two terms.
HOT DOG DAY Special thanks to the parents and friends who assisted with the ordering, preparation and serving of hot dogs and drinks last term. The children always enjoy this day and this couldn’t happen without your valued time
Elissa S
Flynn B
Benjamin K
Ana J
Jacob L
Georgie V
Sreeharitha S
Vivian L
Olivia S
Puluna V
Atupuha V
Semisi V
Audrey M-G
Laura D
Liam H
Dante Y
Pranav M
Harshita S
Rishi N
Sophia H
Sriram V
Jade B
Ruby M
Olivia Y
Vincent Y
Kya B-N
Brooke L
Alexandra M
Emma M-H
Deakin H
Montana D
Updesh R
ITALIAN WEEK Last week of term the Italian department provided a range of activities for the children. Thanks to the teachers for making this a fun and informed week promoting the learning of another language and Italian culture. CHOCOLATE PRIZES A huge thanks to all the families who were able to support our chocolate fundraiser last term. We have made $18,490 The prizes will be awarded shortly. This money will be added to help us achieve our goal. CADBURY 2015 PRIZE WINNERS: Laura D 26 boxes Saoirse M (1MC) 5 Boxes Jonah C (2GG) 5 Boxes Jasmine Q (2KA) 5 Boxes Ruby C-M (2LM) 5 Boxes Alexis B 4 Boxes Olivia A 4 Boxes Lachlan M (2HR) 4 Boxes Chrissy P (0JG) 4 Boxes Z (4AU) 4 Boxes Noah S (4KM) 4 Boxes Dylan H (6EH) 4 Boxes Claudia T 4 Boxes Anthon M (4KM) 3 ½ boxes SEABROOK’S COOK BOOK For a fundraiser this term the fund raising committee is compiling recipes for an international cook book. We are hoping to get a large variety of recipes from around the world recipes. Please seek out and submit a few of your family’s favourite recipes within the week. We are hoping to sell the book in time for Christmas, but they will make great gifts for any time of the year for friends and family. Here is the address www.publishedauthors.com.au Please get your recipes in this week.
Respecting our laws, and rights of all individuals is a very important life skill we all must learn. Children's brains don't fully develop until they are about 25, and in particular the decision making and rational thinking zones. Children and young adults will often do things without thinking, and not care (or think) about the ramifications. Over time most will learn to think more rationally and become responsible young adults. Social Networking unfortunately, is an area that if bad decisions or negative comments are made when we are young, can mould our future in a negative way. Because our lives are now so public, bad decisions made on social networking sites earlier in life, may affect future job interviews, friendships, university acceptances, etc. Social Networking websites all own the rights to our digital content, and our (their) pictures, comments and even videos posted online, can take many years to change a Digital Footprint of someone. A negative Digital Footprint is almost impossible to correct, so that is why we must learn at a very young age to consider carefully everything that we (our children) post, put online, or send from smart devices. 1. Obey the age restrictions of software, and social networking sites, and NEVER allow underage children access if under age. The rules are there for a very good reason. 2. Teach children to THINK very carefully about what pictures, videos and comments they will eventually post online to sites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Tumblr, Pinterest, Vine, Reddit, Linkedin, Instagram, etc. 3. Explain that a Digital Footprint is generally forever, and may affect their future dreams, because employers, universities and many other organizations are now all checking people's digital profiles, and behaviors online, before accepting positions. Their future direction starts at a very young age. 4. Adults should NEVER share passwords, auto save passwords, or stay logged into social networking and other data sensitive sites. 5. Explain where your children can get help should they ever find themselves in trouble. A calm, and open minded parent should always be the first point of call. 6. Know what your children are doing. Regularly check, ask, and encourage positive use, and apply your already set consequences when children don't do the correct thing, and calmly explain the ramifications of what could have happened. Educate: THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK Thank you, and lets all help make an eSmart community.
Prep Extended Stay
As part of the Seabrook Camping program, the children in Prep had their extended stay at school on the 16th of September. They had their afternoon snack and moved through some rotational activities (drama, music, dance and art) that linked in with their Unit of Inquiry. Children thoroughly enjoyed the activities and had lots of fun. We would like to thank the prep team for the well-organised and fun evening for the children. A special thank you to all our staff for their support during the extended stay. Thank you parents for supporting this event. Sundram Moodley Acting Assistant Principal
Italian News
La mia musica
(My music)
In the last three weeks of term 3, I worked on a
special project in Prep ML, JG, CP, AS. We
expanded on the unit of inquiry “How we
express ourselves creatively” by using the
music language. The extraordinary thing is that
we have learnt the basics of expressing a
rhythmic pattern in Italian.
We started by learning how animals sound in
Italian through the song “Il verso degli
animali”. You can find at this link (https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uenTcV_riJ4)
The students created their own cards of animals
and used their pictures to compose a short
pattern of animal sounds. Then they performed
it with a partner.
At this point, we read a story (yes, all in Italian) to introduce the students to formal music notation…just a little
bit more child-friendly!
Il Signor TA Il Signor Zitto
With the help of the story and some flash cards, we started creating short rhythmic patterns and perform them
in groups.
At the end of this project, all the
students composed a rhythmic
piece that we called La mia musica
(My music).
I’m very proud of my little students’ compositions. They also performed their patterns. Some
children performed it as a solo, where some others as a two-voice composition working with a
partner. I have a few videos of their wonderful work. Feel free to join us in one of our sessions on
In the second last week of Term Three 2015, Grade 4 student went to Halls Gap, The Grampians for a three day camp that was related to our inquiry into indigenous cultures. Below are reflections from students in 4KM.
I am most proud of hitting the target in archery. Daniel S I am most proud of when I was listening to the Aboriginal presenters at Brambuk retelling a Dreamtime story. Dave I was a risk-taker when I tried archery. Jemima I was a risk-taker when I climbed the rocks at the waterfall. Travis I was a risk-taker when I tried new food for dinner and the camp cooking of the chocolate bananas and the baked apples. Corey I really liked the way I participated in all of the activities. The best one was archery because it was challenging. Coby. I got a lot better at learning more about indigenous cultures and knowing more about the history of Australia from completing activities at the camp. Antonia I am most proud of how I was committed when doing different activities that I had never done before. Athena I was sick and didn’t go to the camp, but I was wondering what activities there were. Joshua I am most proud of how I was being a risk-taker at trying the new activities. My favourite activity was hut building because now I know how the Aboriginal people used to build them. Adele I got a lot better at practising my archery, I found out that if you are right handed you use your left hand to hold the bow. Anthon
I really like the way I used my imagination and thought back to what I have done in the previous years to build a really good hut, as one of the activities at the camp. Noah I really liked the way we cooperated together when we were building the hut. I think we could improve it by letting more people have their say and incorporating these ideas to improve the design. Imogen I was a risk-taker when I did the archery because I had never done it before and it was hard to pull the string back on the bow and keep the arrow pointed straight at the same time. Alice. I really liked the way I tried my best to get the arrow to hit the target for archery. Shiraz I really like the way I was getting the arrows to go towards the target. The hardest part was trying to keep my finger balanced on one side of the arrow. Evan I enjoyed doing the hut building and the walk to the waterfall. I liked the hut building because you got to use your imagination. I liked the waterfall walk because I liked the views when you got there. Jewoseydi I thought that the camp was very exciting and interesting because I got to see indigenous items such as boomerangs and didgeridoos. Daniel L I found out that there were Australian animals at the camp such as: kookaburras, emus and kangaroos. Bojan I was a risk-taker when I threw my boomerang and tried to catch it. Eesha
Grade 4 Camp
I found it interesting that you can make stories up from different types of painting and or rock carvings. Breanna I was challenged when we had to cook the bananas for bush cooking. We had to wait until they came out of the fire to check and then eat them. Sophie I was most proud of how I tried new things on the camp such as the bush cooking. The damper was difficult to cook just right because you had to keep on turning it over the heat of the fire. Abbey I found it interesting because all around the campsite there was beautiful outback surroundings and wildlife. I found interesting that we had duty groups because we all had a chance to clean up and set up and everyone got served their food. Ela I know that Aboriginal people have tribes that they are attached to. Oliver I found it interesting that when we went to the Brambuk Cultural Centre that we saw a movie about a giant Emu and the Dreamtime story attached to it. Seth I wondered what my friends were doing at camp. I have heard about the trip my friends made to the Brambuk Cultural Centre. Hunter
Fundraising
Fundraising
Canteen Menu
Canteen Menu
INCURSION / EXCURSION / FUNDRAISING MONEY
When sending in money for incursions, excursions, fundraising etc., please send in the correct money and ensure that
you have separate envelopes for each separate activity/event. We cannot accept
foreign coins, as they are rejected by the bank, so therefore these will be returned to you.
Please check you have included Australian currency only. Money is not kept in the office
so we cannot provide change.
Parents need to give the correct money in a clearly marked envelope, in the mornings only,
to the classroom teacher. Teachers are unable to accept money at the end of the
school day as they are unable to leave money in the classroom. Cash payments are
not accepted at the office. Parents are welcome to call into the school office to collect a
few school payment envelopes to leave at home for this purpose. Alternatively, please
ensure that the money is in a clearly marked envelope with student’s name, grade and
amount and activity/event. Payments by Credit Card / Eftpos need to be in the amount of $10.00 or more.
Thank you for your co-operation. Yvonne Golomb Administration
Prescribed Medication Authority Form
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please 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 drug.
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.
Thank you for your support Principal Susan Lee
For your information
Are you leaving Seabrook Primary at the end of 2015 This helps us with our planning
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)
My child/ren ____________________________________ Grade _____________ Room __________
and will be attending __________________________________________________________ school. Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________ContactNo.______________________
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For your information
Altona Lifesaving Club
Information Day
Sunday 11th October 2015 11am - 2pm
Altona Lifesaving Clubrooms
127 The Esplanade Altona
ALSC Nippers runs from November to March each
year. The Nipper Program aims to teach children
lifesaving, surf, and competition and teamwork
skills. Nippers participate in beach sprints, flags,
wading in shallow water, board paddling,
swimming, relays and lots of fun games. ALSC
places a great emphasis on our Nippers being
nurtured in an environment that values teamwork,
contribution, friendship, trust, respect, caring and
Do you have a school banking question or query? Please email: [email protected]
School Banking Volunteers
LAST WEEK TO DEPOSIT AND REDEEM REWARDS IS WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER
7 WEEKS TO GO!
LUNAR LIGHT BAND WITHDRAWN
Following the Commonwealth Banks decision last month to recall the Cosmic
Light Beam Torch due to a potential safety issue, the Commonwealth Bank have
decided to withdraw the upcoming Lunar Light Band reward from the School
Banking Rewards Program.
The Commonwealth Bank appreciate this news may cause some disappointment
for students who have been saving tokens to redeem the Lunar Light Band,
however have released an alternative item to ensure eligible students continue to
be rewarded for their savings efforts.
From Term 4, students will be able to test their skills with a game of frisbee with the new Galaxy
Glider, which will be available for order while stocks last.
The Outer Space Money Box is also available for Term 4. 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 in your deposit book each Wednesday. Thank you for supporting the
School Banking Program.
DON’T FORGET
Now that it is term 4, the preps are ready to walk
themselves to and from their classrooms for BSC
and ASC!
ALSO
At OSHClub in term 4, we follow the ‘no hat, no
play’ policy! Feel free to leave a hat (with your
child’s name on it) at OSHClub for the term!
for all enquires
phone Hanah
0448 256 147
OSHC Program Phone: 0411 302 879 Coordinator: Katie and Amanda
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!
