Newsletter No 17, Thursday 4 June 2015

Mount Waverley Primary School, Park Lane, Mount Waverley 3149

Ph: 9807-1480 I Fax: 9888-1495 I Email: mount.waverley.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au I Web: www.mountwaverleyps.vic.edu.au

SPECIAL EVENTS

On the ropes

DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to Tilly R, Chris F, Alannah T, Matthew N, Liam S, Andy D, Oliver C, Rehan F, Emma R, Johnny M and Mineth N who run at the Division

Cross Country on Monday. It was great to see you all enjoy the run in very cold conditions. Well done!

Cassie Kemp PE/Sport Coordinator

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to all the Prep to Year 3 students who participated in their swimming carnivals over the last few

weeks. Thank you to all the parents who offered their help on the day and a special thankyou to those parents who got into the water to lend a hand. The children had a great time enjoying novelty events, as well as learning about

swimming races and competing for house points and ribbons. The results were very close and are as follows:

Prep and Year 1 Year 2 and Year 3

Murray – 336 Equal 1st – Goulburn and Murray - 314

Glenelg – 348 3rd – Glenelg – 312

Barwon – 335 4th – Barwon – 306

Goulburn - 315

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

HOLIDAY

MONDAY 8 JUNE IS A

PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND

SCHOOL WILL NOT BE

OPEN ON THIS DAY.

5 June WILD ONESIE DAY Yr 5 Gold Rush Incursion 8 June QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY 9 June-10 June Yr 3 & Yr 4 Science incursion 11 June Yr 3-6 Music Night 6.30pm see Compass/ Tiqbiz for notice Subway 15 June ICAS Writing this week Annual Reporting Meeting 7.00pm Staffroom 16 June ICAS Spelling Regional Cross Country 18 June Night of the Notables Yr 5 23 June Yr 6 Melbourne Museum 24 June Yr 6 Reach Rookys 26 June LAST DAY OF TERM 2.30PM DISMISSAL

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES PREP TRANSITION

The Step into Prep program commences on Thursday 11 June and although acceptance letters will not be sent out until the following week, all families who have applied for Mount Waverley Primary School are welcome to attend.

While the kinder students are engaged in some activities parents are welcome to have morning tea in the staffroom and listen to a brief presentation about Mount Waverley Primary School. Assistant Principals Vicki Martin and Peter Hough will also be in attendance at this presentation.

SCIENCE FEEDBACK

Thanks so much to the parents who have provided feedback on my newsletter article about Science last week. The support to increase the allocation of science in schools appears to be overwhelming and I look forward to continuing discussions regarding this with all stakeholders in the community. Fortuitously, Deakin University have approached our school to be involved in a joint venture with Essex Heights PS, Wattle Park PS and Box Hill North PS to develop science curriculum and increase skills in science teaching with pre service teachers. Robyn Knight and Tom Boyle will be our representatives for this project.

COMPASS

As of Term 3 Compass will be used to disseminate the newsletter, rather than email, but it will also be available to download from our website. We are currently having discussions about using Compass next year to disseminate student June and December reports. I have been using this system as a parent for many years and have found it to be very user friendly.

Greg Paine

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

REMINDERS Permission forms & payments: Yr 5 Gold Rush due 3 June Yr 3 & 4 CSI Lab forensics due 5 June Yr 3/4 ,4,5 & 6 Swimming notices due 26 June

WORKING BEE DATE Term 3: Saturday 1 August Term 4 : Saturday 7 November

Years 3 - 6 Music Night 2015

Thursday the 11th of June, 6:30pm onwards.

Please see Compass/Tiqbiz for notice

SCHOOL TOURS Wednesday school tours will cease at the end of Term 2. From 13 July families wishing to visit the school should call to make an individual appointment.

PAYMENTS FOR HOUSE ATHLETICS

If families have paid the Excursion Levy for this year

they do not need to send along any money for the

House Athletics. Only those who have not paid the

Levy need to pay.

GOLD Ameesha W, Amir K, Ayush S, Eleisha L, Andrew B,

Elsie W, Grace R, Hitani C, John S, Mirae, Tyler Z,

Jiny J, Vincent C, Maria K

SILVER

Melody Z, Gina K, Michael L, Daniel C, Sagarika A,

Eldrick H, Olivia K, Allan W, Ashley W, Emily M,

Taelora P, Keevan V, Isabella M, Shivank Agarwal,

Ria P, Sophie S, Esha G, Keira G, Madeline T,

Alannah T, Nudara L, Jasmine J, Andy L, Lucinda M,

Catherine F, Caitlin H, Ethan L, Arthur C, Maria P,

Racheal Z, Adam T, Charlotte W, Esha A

ACHIEVEMENTS/CURRICULUM

WILD ONESIE DAY IS TOMORROW (FRIDAY) DRESS IN YOUR ONESIE OR AS AN ANIMAL

AND BRING A GOLD COIN DONATION!

.

Hi, I’m Earnest and I

care about the Environment.

Earth Hour is this

Friday. Remember to turn off any

appliances at the wall rather than have

them on stand-by.

Rubbish Free Lunch Day Winners Week 7 Term 2

Congratulations to our winning classes for last week’s Rubbish Free Lunch Day. The winning prep class was PF with

94% rubbish free lunches in their class. The winning junior school class was 2A with 96% rubbish free lunches in

their class. The winning middle school classes were 3B, 3C and 3D with 100% rubbish free lunches in their class.

The winning senior classes were 6A and 6C with 96% rubbish free lunches in their class. Our winning classes are

rewarded with 15 minutes extra recess! Congratulations!

CLASS SCORE CLASS SCORE CLASS SCORE CLASS SCORE

PA No result

1C 87%

3B 100% 5A 56%

PB 89%

1D 87%

3C 100%

5B 86%

PC 90%

2A 96%

3D 100%

5C 90%

PD 75%

2B No result

3/4Y 82% 5D 90%

PE 83%

2C No result

4B 83% 6A 96%

PF 94%

2D 91%

4C 79%

6B No result

1A 79%

2E 88%

4D 86%

6C 96%

1B 92% 3A 85% 4E 96% 6D 86%

LIBRARY NEWS

It might surprise you to know that we are still winding up the last odds and ends of orders for the Book Fair… with only one book to be delivered and we’re done! And what a great success – at the moment our

commission stands at $2030, which is a record high! This will directly benefit all the children, who will find comfy chairs and new books arriving in the Library over the next weeks. Thank you very much everyone who supported the book fair by purchasing books, and especially by helping out with the sales. Children of parent helpers at the Book Fair will be very pleased to hear that Mum or Dad have won house points for Glenelg, Barwon, Goulburn or Murray with their hard work. Thank you!

Jacqueline Griffeth

Teacher Librarian

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD WHO’s IN CHARGE? An 8 week FREE program for parents or carers of young people (8-18 yrs) who are out of control. Program starts on Thursday 23 July 7pm-9.30pm Monash Youth & family Services Batesford Community Hub, 94 Batesford Rd, Chadstone Enquiries & bookings call Emily or Libby on 9518 3900

GENERAL INFORMATION

‘Out of this World’ School Holiday Fun! ...And we have lift off!

Bookings are now open for our Winter School Holiday programs.

There's heaps of exciting activities to choose from – all with an ‘Out of this World’ twist!

Each program is linked to activities that draw on imagination and creativity.

From different times and lands, to out of space and back again…. with a little Minion fun!

To find out what’s on and to book, visit www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs

We look forward to seeing you these School Holidays for fun that’s sure to be ‘Out of this

World.’

The Camp Australia Team.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1:1 Laptop Program

At Mount Waverley Primary School we recognise that we must remain at the forefront of maximising the use of

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in our classrooms. Proudly over the past two and a half

years, the school has invested significant time and financial support into developing a successful 1:1 laptop

program. This innovative program was driven by the need to not only adapt to the Australian Curriculum, but

also to continue to increase student engagement and student learning outcomes.

The Australian Curriculum and AusVELS integrates ICT throughout English, Mathematics and other domains. It is

therefore critical that our school’s leadership team and staff continue to advocate for, and use technology, to

broaden the learning of their students.

Mount Waverley Primary School is privileged to be a pilot school of the New Pedagogies Project. This program has focussed on

creating ‘deep learning experiences’ in which technology can facilitate. We firmly believe that the 1:1 program enables students

to engage in real life learning experiences which engage them and create exciting new possibilities for all involved.

On Monday 15th June there will be Information Evening for the 2015 Year 3 parents to discuss our plans for 2016 with the 1:1

program. Whilst these families are strongly encouraged to attend to gain an understanding of our directions for Grade 4 2016

classes, we extend our invitation to any family in the school to attend.

To assist our planning, please fill out the RSVP slip below and return it to the office by Friday 12th June if you are planning to

attend this valuable information evening.

We look forward to seeing you there! Erin Harman

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1:1 Laptop Evening – Attendance Reply

Monday 15 June 2015 – 6:00pm in the Great Space (West)

Parent and Child Name:___________________________________________________

Number of people attending:______________________________________________

2015 CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

CSEF will be provided by the Vic Government to assist eligible families to cover costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per student will be: $125 for primary school students

How to Apply Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef Closing Date You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school by 26 June 2015. Eligibility Date CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card successfully validating with Centrelink on either the first day of term two or term three. Term Two Validation If the parent/legal guardian’s concession card successfully validates on the first day of Term Two (13 April 2015), the application will be processed and full annual payment will be made to the school from the commencement of Term Three. For applications which fail Term Two validation, but become valid on the first day of Term Three, the application will be processed and payment will be made to the school during Term Three.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS

PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS

CITIZENSHIP ACHIEVEMENT

34Y Tessa for always supporting others with their learning. Well Done!

Sinead for an excellent job with her reading task on drawing conclusions and making inferences. Great Work!

3A Michelle V for being a positive class member who enthusiastically participates in all class activities.

Liam S for responding creatively to a writing task, using descriptive language for effect.

3B Chiara F for being a very helpful and co-operative class member who displays a positive attitude at all times.

Rina S for always working diligently and enthusiastically in all areas of the curriculum and producing work of a consistently high standard.

3C Andre L for displaying a friendly attitude towards his classmates and using beautiful manners at all times.

Sara P for working diligently and consistently producing work of a very high standard.

3D Athan M for the team work and co-operation he has shown through his Integrated Studies project.

Juliette G for always producing work at a high standard and presenting all her work beautifully.

4B Michelle W for consistently helping others, including her peers and teachers, with great enthusiasm. Thank you Michelle!

Oscar R for always making great comments and insights during our class discussions. Well Done!

4C Hunter B for developing his ability to be resilient towards difficult and challenging tasks.

Hyunji C for putting in the extra effort with her studies and being a leader in the classroom.

4D Senuja R for working well and consistently in reading group sessions this term. Well done Senuja.

Finlay D for writing intriguing narratives. Well done Finlay.

4E Shreesh V for being an active citizen in our classroom by helping others, being proactive and continually contributing to our class discussions.

Seyara F for working through multiplication and division problems with enthusiasm and sharing her understanding of these problems with her peers.

5A Abby D for always enthusiastically participating in all activities and for her fantastic and confident performance at assembly with the Dance and Drama Group. Well done!

Marisa P for always producing an exceptional standard of work and for always being a helpful classmate. Keep up the great work!

5B Vincent C for always being a happy, friendly and caring member of our class.

Jeremy D for always trying his best and completing high standards of work.

5C Oviya P for giving a fantastic effort to become more involved in class discussions and sharing her ideas with audiences.

Cameron H for participating wonderfully during his Japanese lessons and giving his best efforts. Keep it up Cam!

5D Matthew T for excellent work in class, listening to instructions and maintaining focus on his activities, producing a fabulous result.

Olivia K for an excellent effort in Literacy, writing creative and entertaining stories.

6A Alanah S for helping out our newest class member with class routines and unfamiliar work.

Jacob N for writing a very good persuasive text about camp.

6B Brayden J for his fun nature and always being kind and supportive towards other class members.

Daniel T for his excellent work this semester in all areas of the curriculum.

6C Melinda M for always having a smile on her face and bringing positive vibes to those around her.

Jinghan Y for the beautiful poetry she has composed this term. Your poems showed skill and sophistication, Jinghan!

6D Imandie A for her positive attitude to her learning and willingness to help her classmates

Ahnaf R for a big improvement in his effort, attitude and quality of work.