Quarry Hill Primary School, 25 Peel Street, Bendigo 3550 Phone: 5443 3537 Email: [email protected]Fax: 5442 7590 Website:www.quarryhillps.vic.edu.au Mobile: 0427 595 073 The Poppet Head Weekly newsletter of Quarry Hill Primary School Wednesday December 13, 2017 Newsletter No. 39 IMPORTANT DATES Time Details December Friday 15 10.30am-11.00am 2.00pm 2.45pm QHPS Choir performance Bendigo Marketplace In front of Woolworths Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea Assembly with You Can Do It Awards Monday 18 11.00am Pizza Lunch Day Wednesday 20 5.30pm – 9.00pm Grade 6 Graduation Bendigo Club Thursday 21 11.00am – 2.00pm Grade 3/4 excursion to White Hills Garden Friday 22 9.00am – 12.45pm 12.50pm 1.30pm Grade 5/6 excursion to Brennan Park Pool Final Assembly with Calder Balsillie Grade 4 Winner Last Day of the Year Early Finish January 2018 Thursday 25 8.00am-1.00pm Booklist Collection Day for Grades 3-6 Monday 29 Staff Resume for Term 1 Tuesday 30 Grade 1 – 6 Start-Up Day – times to be advised Wednesday 31 Grades 1-6 commence Term 1 February Thursday 1 Prep students commence Term 1 Principal: Jo Menzel School Council President: Tim Shanahan PFA President: Kasslea Shaw ~OUR VALUES~ Integrity: Being true to oneself Being honest Owning our choices Respecting people, property & environment Being Positive ambassadors for QHPS. Sense of Belonging: Feeling safe Being part of a community Being inclusive and accepting Being committed to friendliness and caring for others. Passion for Learning: Being curious, inquisitive, active thinkers and engaged learners. Our Purpose: To provide a creative and nurturing learning environment that enables everyone to achieve their personal best. 2017 TERM DATES Term 4 October 9 – December 22 2018 TERM DATES Term 1 January 30 – March 29 Term 2 April 16 – June 29 Term 3 July 16 – September 21 Term 4 October - 8 December 21
The Poppet Head Weekly newsletter of Quarry Hill Primary School Wednesday December 13, 2017 Newsletter No. 39
IMPORTANT DATES Time Details
December
Friday 15 10.30am-11.00am 2.00pm 2.45pm
QHPS Choir performance Bendigo Marketplace In front of Woolworths Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea Assembly with You Can Do It Awards
Monday 18 11.00am Pizza Lunch Day
Wednesday 20 5.30pm – 9.00pm Grade 6 Graduation Bendigo Club
Thursday 21 11.00am – 2.00pm Grade 3/4 excursion to White Hills Garden
Friday 22 9.00am – 12.45pm 12.50pm 1.30pm
Grade 5/6 excursion to Brennan Park Pool Final Assembly with Calder Balsillie Grade 4 Winner Last Day of the Year Early Finish
January 2018
Thursday 25 8.00am-1.00pm Booklist Collection Day for Grades 3-6
Monday 29 Staff Resume for Term 1
Tuesday 30 Grade 1 – 6 Start-Up Day – times to be advised
Wednesday 31 Grades 1-6 commence Term 1
February
Thursday 1 Prep students commence Term 1
Principal: Jo Menzel School Council President: Tim Shanahan PFA President: Kasslea Shaw
~OUR VALUES~ Integrity: Being true to oneself Being honest Owning our choices Respecting people, property & environment Being Positive ambassadors for QHPS. Sense of Belonging: Feeling safe Being part of a community Being inclusive and accepting Being committed to friendliness and caring for others. Passion for Learning: Being curious, inquisitive, active thinkers and engaged learners.
Our Purpose: To provide a creative and nurturing learning environment that enables everyone to achieve their personal best.
2017 TERM DATES Term 4 October 9 – December 22 2018 TERM DATES Term 1 January 30 – March 29 Term 2 April 16 – June 29 Term 3 July 16 – September 21 Term 4 October - 8 December 21
Dear Parents and Carers, Swimming On Monday, Quarry Hill students who had been involved in the previous week’s Swimming Program had the opportunity to participate in the Swimming Carnival held at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre. The Grade 6 Pinnell 50 metre freestyle race for boys and girls were the first two events of the day. Ryan C was the winner of the boy’s event and Kayla S was the winner of the girl’s event. The weather was perfect for swimming with students eager to get in the water to cool off. A big thank you to Ross Turner and the staff, student teachers and parents who assisted on the day. New Staff Our staffing changes have now been finalised. New staff joining us in 2018:
Bev Gardiner – Business Manager (coming from Chatham PS)
Melanie Scholes – Teacher (coming from Girton)
Jessica Telford – Teacher (coming from Elmore PS)
Sam McCloud – Teacher (coming from Elmore PS) I would like to welcome them to Quarry Hill Primary School and look forward to working with them in the New Year. Grade Placements After input from many areas including students, staff and parents and many hours of deliberation, taking into consideration the needs of all students, the grade lists for 2018 have been finalised. Yesterday the students met their new teacher and were informed of their new classroom. When the students discuss their new class with you, it is important to be positive and enthusiastic, and support children through the transition process. Some children find change quite stressful, other children embrace change readily. It is important that families trust in our staff and our processes. If you have concerns, please see Anne Rochford or myself so that your child can be monitored closely over the first 3 weeks of Term 1. Children will not be moved from their allocated grade.
Grade Room Teacher
Prep 8 Jane St Clair
Prep 9 Bonnie McIntyre
Prep/1 7 Brad Shepherd
Grade 1/2 1 Alexia Boyd
Grade 1/2 6 Bek Peters (0.6) / Tova Penno (0.4)
Grade 1/2 5 Maria Tzaros (0.8) /Tonya van Deurse (0.2)
Grade 1/2 2 Jess Telford
Grade 3/4 14B Tess Davies
Grade 3/4 14A Lorraine Beriman
Grade 3/4 4 Sheryl Somerville (0.8)/Tonya van Deurse (0.2)
School Council As school winds down for 2017, I would like to thank all the members of the Quarry Hill School Council for the work they have done this year in supporting Anne and myself in providing the best possible educational outcomes for our students. These parent and teachers have ably assisted us in ensuring the effective running of the school as well as making sure that we comply with any requirements outlined by the Department of Education and Training. Their support has been very much appreciated. The make-up of the School Council this year has been: Time Shanahan (President)
Justin Clark (Vice President)
Carlene Egan
Oriane Landry
Lauren McCurdy
Tamieka McErvale
Joan O’Brien (Secretary)
Anne Rochford
Tony Smith
Sheree Yates (Treasurer)
Parents and Friends Association During the year, our PFA has been working together for the welfare and interests for all children at the school. They have been actively involved in raising money and promoting our school at every opportunity. The team has worked hard to engage our community in a wide variety of activities and fundraisers. Throughout the year, they have also provided hospitality in the form of morning and afternoon teas for visitors to our school, and organised fun activities for our students to be involved. I would sincerely like to thank the Executive for PFA this year: Kasslea Shaw (President)
Kel Tucker (Vice President)
Mel Clark (Minutes Secretary)
Virginia Jones (Secretary)
Oriane Landry (Treasurer)
and all the other willing parent helpers. Your support has been greatly appreciated.
Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea Parent volunteers at Quarry Hill have offered a huge resource and support base for the school community throughout the year. There is a very long list of activities that parents, and community members have been involved. I would like to thank all the people that have taken time out of their busy schedules to participate in activities such as School Council, Parents and Friends Association, reading, excursions, camps, Working Bees, Human Powered Vehicle Grand Prix, Fresh Fruit Friday, sports, Library, Book Club, feeding the chickens – to name but a few. Every contribution is important and valued. As a way of thanking many of you, the staff will provide an afternoon tea on Friday 15th December from 2.00pm in the staffroom/multi-purpose room. If you have contributed in some way this year and are free on Friday afternoon, we hope to see you there. We would encourage parents who can come along to stay on for the assembly beginning at 2.45pm. ‘Start Up’ Meetings 2018 for Grades 1 – 6 On Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, we will be conducting our ‘Start Up’ Meetings for Grades 1 - 6. Each student and his or her parents/carers attend for a scheduled 15-minute meeting with the classroom teacher. It is a chance to introduce yourselves and to discuss issues, concerns and expectations for the year. Even though this day is still a long way off, it is important to get the process underway before the end of the year! Attached to today’s newsletter is information required to log into this website. The bookings will open at 9.00am on
Friday 15th December and close on Thursday 21st December at 3.30pm. Please note, Prep interview times are organised by the Prep teachers. A separate note with interview times will be sent home to Prep parents. Grade 6 Graduation The Grade 6 Graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20th 5.30pm – 9.00pm and will be held at The Bendigo Club. This event is highly anticipated by the Grade 6 students and is a wonderful culmination of their 7 years at Primary School. Grade 6 students are requested to be at the venue at 530pm for a 6.00pm sit down meal with staff. Parents, carers and special guests are invited to attend for the formal proceedings commencing at 7.00pm. Instrumental Music Lessons 2018 In 2018, Quarry Hill will continue to offer private piano and guitar lessons. If this is something that interests you, please contact Miss Susan Steele or Mr Jeremie Collard to ensure you don’t miss out. We are also excited to be able to offer violin and viola lessons in 2018 by Braeley Jones. Please see the office if you require any information. Early Dismissal for the End of Year A reminder that children will be dismissed at 1.30pm on Friday December 22nd. We will have an assembly at 12.50pm where we will present the Grade 4 Calder Balsillie Award and bid farewell to our departing students, families and staff. Have a great week. Jo Menzel Principal Student Achievement Awards Passion for Learning Sharlette D (Room 1) for her outstanding effort during the swimming program. Jack B (Room 9) for showing a keen interest in his writing project topic of ANZAC. Zahn M (Room 15B) for always having a ‘you can do it’ attitude towards his learning. Jonty M (Room 7) for his wonderful Free Choice Writing. Ehli R (Room 2) for trying his best to stay on task & complete all learning tasks. Confidence Charlotte C (Room 15B) for gaining in confidence during maths lessons & showing strong improvement. Ava L (Room 5) for her skills in craft activities. Ella K (Room 12B) for having a great week at swimming. Gabe N (Room 7) for being an active participant in our swimming program. Resilience Kade S (Room 5) for being a kind friend & including others. Veronica J (Room 5) for working tough in swimming lessons. Jaiah B (Room 5) for being brave & duck diving for treasure at the pool. Persistence Harry C (Room 15A) for gaining automatic response of all times tables. Joseph S (Room 15A) for improved efforts with his writing skills. Sense of Belonging Tim C (Room 12A) for showing genuine care & empathy towards his classmates. Keara R (Room 4) for always helping to keep the classroom tidy & in order. BOOKLISTS & PERMISSION FORMS FOR 2018 If you have not as yet handed in your 2018 booklist, please drop this into the office now. Book collection day will be January 25th 2018 between 8.00am – 1.00pm.
QHPS CHOIR PERFORMANCE This term has seen a lovely increase in Choir numbers with extra students choosing to join us for only the on-campus performances. The added enthusiasm and increased volume has been lovely! The Quarry Hill Primary Choir (contract members since Term 1) will be performing Christmas songs off-campus on 15th December. We will be travelling by bus to the Bendigo Marketplace followed by the Royal Freemasons (formally Elm Aged Care). Notes have been sent home and need to be signed and returned to Miss Steele or the school office prior to attending. Students are to wear full summer uniform with a blue polo (if possible). If desired students may also add a small Christmas decoration, like a tinsel wristband, Santa hat or brooch. Please remind your child to pack a water bottle and sandwich to snack on between the two performances. If parents wish to support the choir and listen to their performance they would be very welcome in front of the Marketplace Woolworths at about 10.30am. I know that the students loved their parents coming last year!
THANK YOU PIZZA LUNCH DAY MONDAY 18TH DECEMBER $1.00 SLICES.
As a thank you to our wonderful school community PFA are having an end of year Pizza Lunch Day on Monday December 18th , slices will be $1.00 each. The pizzas on offer will be Cheese Lovers ( Vego option ), BBQ Meat Lovers, Aussie & Hawaiian . These pizzas will be again supplied by Eagle Pizzas. All orders with correct money MUST BE IN BY 9.00am FRIDAY December 15th. No late orders can be taken. We need volunteers! If you can help serve these pizzas (10.45am to 11.20am) on Monday the 18th please let myself or the office know. Without your continued help & support we cannot offer these events to the students. This is expected to be a HUGE pizza day & I hope to see you there. Order forms will be sent home next Monday December 11th. Kasslea Shaw PFA President
PFA SURVEY
LAST CHANCE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
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Thank you for supporting the PFA.
Kasslea Shaw PFA President BENDIGO UNIFORMS PLUS Please note Bendigo Uniforms Plus, the school uniform supplier will be closing for Christmas/New Year break from the end of day Thursday 21 December and will re-open again in the New Year on Wednesday 3 January. NEWS FROM THE WELFARE OFFICER Now that the new building at Quarry Hill Primary School is just about completed, we are hoping to organise some free
workshops for parents and carers at school. The workshops will be co-facilitated by Catholic Care staff and we are hoping to organise them very soon.
Please complete the attached form or the online survey here to let us know what workshops you would like to see in 2018 as we really appreciate your input. Thanks Kerryn
