Woodville Primary School

Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing Phone: 9749 2770 Fax: 9748 9870 Website: www.woodvilleps.vic.edu.au School Council President: Rebecca Scott PFA President: Hyla Ryan Before and After School Care: Camp Australia: 1300 105 343 www.campaustralia.com.au

Dear Parents/Carers and Students, Welcome back to what is shaping up to be an extremely busy and exciting second term. We extend a very warm welcome to the new families who have joined the Woodville Community. As you will be aware, this year is the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC Landingsat Gallipoli and as such, is a time for us to reflect on what, for Australia, was apivotal moment in our history and saw the coming of age of Australia as a country. As part of this 100th Anniversary, there will be many events and activities planned for Wyndham but also around the nation and overseas as well. The senior school team has prepared a special ANZAC day ceremony for the whole school tomorrow - it will begin at 2.30pm in the FLATS.

WEEK ENDING

April 24th 2015

NEWSLETTER

Number 07

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesdays School Banking

Thursdays (fortnightly) Newsletter Day

TERM ONE 2015

Friday 24th April Special ANZAC ceremony presented by the senior school students 2.30pm in

the FLATS

Monday 27th April Curriculum Day – Improving Writing at Woodville

Students do not attend school on this day

Sat 2nd May WOODVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL FETE

Tuesday 5th May HCPSSA Cross Country – Years 3 – 6

Wednesday 6th May Japanese Cultural Day – Years 3 – 6

Japanese Taiko and Bamboo Flute Performance – Prep to Year Six

Thursday 7th May Newsletter Day

PFA Mother’s Day Stall

Friday 8th May Whole School Assembly 2.40pm

PFA Mother’s Day Second chance stall

Monday 11th May Year Six Doxa City Camp – leave for Melbourne

Tuesday 12th May NAPLAN testing - years 3 and 5

Wednesday 13th May NAPLAN testing - years 3 and 5

Year Six students return from Doxa city camp

Thursday 14th May NAPLAN testing - years 3 and 5

Monday 18th May EDUCATION WEEK and ANNUAL BOOK FAIR

Wednesday 20th May Open Afternoon 2pm – 3pm – EVERYONE WELCOME

Thursday 21st May Newsletter Day

Friday 22nd May Whole School Assembly 2.40pm

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School survey is an annual survey for Years 5 to 12 students offered by the Department of Education and Training. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's experience at school. Students in Year 5 and 6 will participate in this year’s survey. Please speak to your child’s teacher if you would like more information regarding the survey. Finally, a reminder that staff will be undertaking professional learning on Monday 27 th April. This is a School Council approved Curriculum Day and as such students do not attend school on this day. All staff will participate in writing workshops; plan engaging writing opportunities for our students, and work in teams on our School Self Evaluation. Lest We Forget Lyn, Nadia and Jodi Principal Team

Better Buddy of the Week

A Better Buddy…

Is Friendly

Cares for others

Is responsible

Values difference

Respects others

Includes others

Congratulations to Seth Ryan for being the Better Buddy of the School.

P.E news….

The grade 5/6 students took part in a skills and question/answer session with players from the North Melbourne Football Club this week. North Melbourne players Keiran Harper, Mason Wood and Joel Tippett provided the students with some insight into their lifestyles as AFL players as well as their lives growing up. They also talked about living a healthy lifestyle and its importance to well being. Students then participated in some fun activities with the players including footy dodgeball, handballing and marking drills, and a goal kicking competition.

Term 2 Core Value: Cooperation

Week 1 & 2 13/04/15 – 20/04/15

Classroom Pride Award

Congratulations to 12C (Mrs Ladgrove) & 56D (Miss Laird) for...

Tidy tables

Spotless floors

Organised bookshelves/library corner

Chairs being stacked on tables at the end of the day

Rubbish bin used appropriately (pencil shavings and rubbish IN bin not near i

School Fete News! THANK YOU to the children and families for the many donations given in lieu of casual dress on

Tuesday.

We desperately seek volunteers for our many stalls on the day of the fete. If each family gives an

hour of their time on this day then this fete will be a roaring success! Volunteer sign-up sheets are

on the wall outside the administration office – it would be wonderful to see these filled.

Early Bird ride wristbands are still available at the office for $30. These can be purchased until

Wednesday 29th

April. The wristband gives you unlimited rides, a drink and a sausage on the day of

the fete. Please be aware these pre-purchased wristbands will be given to students on Friday 1st

May.

Bullying-What Is It? Bullying-Responding To It?

Prep 00A Dana H Joseph O’D

00B Jett M Lillith McA

Grade 1 & 2 12A Dakotah C Harry K

12B Yve V Ohaani A

12C Averil W Anita B

12D Sydney W Louise K-S

12E Jorja S Jaynaha D

Grade 3 & 4

34A Connor B Patrick S

34B Carolina C Joshua Mac D

34C Wylie C Albat H

34D Priya V Jarrod J

Grade 5 & 6 56A Isabella K Bilda O

56B Vishwa P Danielle S

56C Eh T’Ler B Angel VDH

56D William J Angela W

SPECIALISTS James S Talia M

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM

STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN NATIONAL PROGRAM

The success of this unique and exciting Program relies on the support of volunteers.

There is nothing more satisfying than sharing a delicious meal created with fresh

produce that you have grown from seed to harvest. Every week over 100 school

children share in this experience as part of the Kitchen Garden Program at Woodville

Primary School.

You don’t have to be a green thumb or a master chef, you just have to love growing

food, eating food and being with children. If you would like to volunteer in the

kitchen or garden, whether you have one hour to spare or a whole morning, we would

love to hear from you. A volunteer Working with Children Check is required. Please

logon to www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren to complete this check.

The Garden Program runs Fridays Term 1

Starting Term 2

The Garden Program will run on alternating Fridays

with the Kitchen program

Contact: Caroline Nott on: 9749 2770

TEAM NEWS…

This year each team will contribute to our school newsletter. Teams may contribute samples of work, photos, student’s thoughts and opinions.

Woodville students produce fantastic pieces of work and this is another way to celebrate their wonderful achievements.

Prep Team This term we are looking at families and change over time. Here are some family units from both prep grades.

3/4 Team

MALMSBURY DOXA CAMP 15th – 17th April 2015

Here’s what a few of the campers had to say about their recent camp to Malmsbury…

It was fun running in a circle on the trampoline. Eh Su Klay

The climbing wall was scary but I had a go. Connor I enjoyed the river ecology. Jerome found a yabbie on the river walk. Jako It was my first time at camp and I was so excited. It was really fun! Briege Some activities were really challenging but the Doxa staff helped us. Cody

In archery, at first I failed but on my second go I hit the red. Fono I liked camp so much I want to go again. Jarrod

The beds at camp were really comfy so my cabin slept all night. Priya

5/6 Team

The year six students were extremely excited during the first week of term when their brand new year six jumpers arrived. The year six students are now wearing their ‘Class of 2015’ jumpers with pride. Year 5 students are now looking forward to the time they will have their own.