PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

YOU CAN DO IT - TERM FOUR: GETTING ALONG

Last we discussed the habit of thinking before taking action. The old advice of “let me sleep on it” is relevant here. The best decisions are those that have been thought through carefully with all of the implications considered. We’re encouraging children to really consider all their options before making a final decision. In school, this might be the way they present a project or who they choose to work with or how they deal with a friendship issue. It would be great if parents can find opportunities at home to reinforce this important habit of mind and encourage children to “sleep on it”.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 11.11.2018

Sunday is Remembrance Day and several Junior School councillors will be representing Lockwood Primary School at the 10.30am service at the Soldiers’ Memorial in Pall Mall. Two students will lay a wreath on behalf of the school and at 11am, they will be ringing small handbells to mark the signing of the armistice and the bells that rang out at that momentous time in history. Thanks to the following JSC members who have confirmed their attendance: Ebony Baird, Koby Fuzzard, Charlie Saunderson, Brooke Soulsby. Remembrance day items are for sale at the office—see below. JSC will host the Lockwood PS Remembrance Day Service on Monday 12th November at 10.45am. Parents, grandparents and special friends are welcome!

VALUABLES AT SCHOOL

This is another call to please discourage children from bringing valuable items to school to play with, especially electronics equipment. We have had some items go missing in recent weeks and while staff do our best to follow up and try to find the “lost” items, it’s not always possible. Theft is uncommon at Lockwood Primary School -the students are generally very honest and will hand in items that they find. The best option is NOT to bring valuables to school and, if it’s for show and tell, to leave the item with the classroom teacher.

GRILL’D FUNDRAISER

Erin Malone has arranged for Lockwood PS Energy Breakthrough Team to be one of the “causes” at Grill’d Bendigo, for the entire month of November. Please consider this healthier take away option this month and support your school at the same time. Thanks!

TRAVELLING SAFELY ON BUSES

On Monday 19 November students will have a special presentation from Public Transport Victoria about travelling safely on buses. Students will be shown safety equipment on a bus and how to respond in an emergency situation. Due to the workshops, we will not have assembly on Monday morning- 19/11/2018

T E R M 4 I M P O R T A N T D A T E S

12th November

Milo Cricket (Grade 5/6)

18th November

Bunnings BBQ (EB)

19th, 20th & 21st November

Bike Education (Grade 5)

19th November

Bus Safety Workshops

20th November

School Council Meeting-6:00

21st November

1st Prep Orientation Session

22-24th November

Energy Breakthrough

27-28th November

Grade 2 Camp

28th November

2nd Prep Orientation Session

5th December

3rd Prep Orientation Session

11th December

Orientation Day

13th December

Grade 6 Graduation

14th December

Grade 6 Big Day Out

19th December

School Concert

21st December

End of Term Four

Friday Lunches Roster Wednesday 14th November

Mel Scoble & Kylie Tatt Wednesday 21st November

Kellie Ward & Kellie Stone

7th November, 2018

Newsletter #35

For Sale at School Office

Poppy Appeal For Remembrance Day Poppies, badges, keyrings etc.

Ranging from $1.00- $5.00

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ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

There has been a confirmed case of school sores (or Impetigo) reported to the school office. Signs and symptoms of impetigo

The sores can be anywhere on the body, but are often on the face near the mouth and nose, or on the arms and legs.

Impetigo may start with a blister or a group of blisters.

The blister bursts leaving a patch of red, wet, weepy skin.

The sore usually becomes coated with a tan or yellowish crust, making it look like it has been covered with honey.

There can be small spots around the first sores, spreading outwards.

There is often superficial peeling on the edge of the sore.

Impetigo is usually itchy. Children with Impetigo should be kept home from school until the sores have dried over and are no longer weeping. Medical treatment should be sought if you suspect your child may have school sores. There have also been several cases of gastro throughout the school in the last week. If your children have had gastro, they should be kept at home until there has not been any vomiting or diarrhoea for 24 hours. Thank you.

SCHOOL WEBSITE

Our website contains a wealth of information including policies , links to documents, events and photos. http://www.lockwoodps.vic.edu.au/ Make sure that you check into our website every few weeks to see the latest information. Last week, we added School Council minutes for 2018, our 2018 Annual Implementation Plan and 2017 Annual Report. Our new Strategic Plan which outlines the school’s direction for the next four years can also be found on the “Documents” tab. A reminder of our 2018-2021 Strategic Plan Goals: To maximise student outcomes in numeracy for all students. To maximise student outcomes in literacy for all students. To empower all students to be active partners in the learning.

LOCKWOOD PS INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL

One of the outcomes of our School review was to create a school-wide model for instruction that is followed in all subjects, including specialists. Having a consistent model that is based on the latest evidence about how students learn best, means that ALL students are receiving the same quality of instruction, based on the same research about high impact teaching and learning. You’ll notice our I-LEARN model displayed in classrooms all around the school. It links with our strategic plan goal of fostering children’s curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Investigate

Learning intentions and success criteria Explicit teaching

Apply the learning

Reflect & review

Next steps

INTENTIONS FOR 2019

Please advise the school by the end of this week, of your intentions for 2019, if you’re planning to move. At this time of year we begin thinking about staffing and grade structures, so student numbers need to be confirmed. Thanks!

Sally Rule, Principal

Reminders from The Office: OSHC INFORMATION & NEWS

Statements for October are attached to the newsletter today. Payment of these statements is due by Friday 16th November. A reminder to our families that payments for OSHC usage should be paid fortnightly. Payment can be made by either calling into the school office (cash, cheque or EFTPOS) or by direct deposit into the school bank account. If you would like the school’s account details, please contact Fiona.

T3 UNIFORM ORDER

Just a reminder to families that there are still a few term 3 uniform orders waiting for collection from the school office.

PARENT PAYMENTS

Statements for outstanding balances for Parent payments were sent home with students on Friday. These charges are NOT VOLUNTARY LEVIES, they are fees charged for goods or services received by your child, such as all students’ stationery requirements throughout the year and activities and excursions such as swimming and gym.

There are also several families who have outstanding balances owing for school camps.

We would appreciate if all outstanding balances could be finalised as a matter of urgency. Please contact Fiona if you have any queries in relation to your statement.

12th November—Milo Cricket (Grade 5/6)

Notes were sent home with students last week. Permission forms are due back to school by 4th November. If there are any parents who are able to help out on the day, we need extra help with scorers. Please see Helen Hosking if you can help out.

19th, 20th & 21st November—Bike Education

Bike Education will be held at school for Grade 5 students. Information and permission forms have been sent home with students in grade 5 today. Please read the note carefully for details regarding what students will need on these days and return the permission form to the classroom teacher by Friday 9th November. 21st November -2019 Prep Orientation Session

Our first Prep Orientation session for our 2019 preps will be held at school between 9:00-10:00am on Wednesday 21st November.

22-24th November—Energy Breakthrough

27-28th November—Grade 2 Camp Final details, a list of personal requirements and the cost ($123) were sent home with student last week. Students will travel by bus to Maldon on Tuesday 27th November where they will participate in a range of activities. They will stay overnight at the Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp. On Friday students will return after a steam train ride and then a V-Line train back to Kangaroo Flat. Students must be collected from the Kangaroo Flat train station at 4:00pm.

Cost per student is $123.00 and should be paid prior to the students leaving for camp. Please see Fiona if you need some financial assistance for this camp. Payments can be made at any time at the school office (cash, cheque or EFTPOS) or by contacting Fiona for the school’s bank account details to deposit the money directly into the school account. If using this method, please make sure you add your child’s name in the reference section.

THE ANNUAL LOCKWOOD PS CHRISTMAS

RAFFLE – START DONATING NOW!

Our annual Christmas Raffle is on again! Hampers will be made up from donations and raffled off at our end of year school concert on Monday 18th December. This year, we are asking EVERY FAMILY to donate a new item for our Christmas Raffle. Some suggestions for donations that could make up hampers include: wine, chocolates, gourmet food items, toiletry or beauty products, stationery items – notebooks, pens, artist’s supplies, new children’s books or toys, Travel/holiday goods, Vouchers, crockery and giftware, car products/vouchers, household items or Christmas decorations /items. Don’t wait ‘til Christmas! Donations can be handed in at any time – there’s a basket in the office. Thanks in anticipation! Do you know a local business person? The Christmas Raffle welcomes support and sponsorship from local small businesses. Our MAJOR PRIZES are usually donated by local companies and will be acknowledged with a Certificate of Appreciation and noted in our newsletter. Please approach your business contacts and ask them to support the annual Lockwood Primary School Christmas Raffle.

(Further information available at the school office—see Fiona)

P a g e 3

P/1B—Rafael E for being a helpful member of our class and for always showing kindness towards others.

P/1H—Willow O for being kind and considerate of others, and helping people without

needing to be asked.

2/3M—Abbey S for always speaking kindly to others and making everyone feel happy

and appreciated.

2/3W— Foster S for showing a caring attitude to everyone in his class.

4/5H—Jason F for being kind and respectful and getting along with others.

5/6M—Rio J-S for always being kind and caring and an outstanding role model in the school.

Principals Award—Jackson C for thinking deeply about a situation before making a final decision.

Emily S Ashley S