Principal’s Report 1 – 2
This week in the Principal’s Report the
following topics are covered:
* 2019 Student Leadership
* Prep 2019 Transition
* Founding Fathers & The
Band-Shes Concert
* WALKATHON 19th Nov.
* Parent Helpers Morning
Tea 6th December
* Enrolments for 2019
Diary Dates
Fri 2nd Nov
Year 5/6 Orienteering Competition
Prep Transition No. 1 - 2:15-3:15pm
Mon 5th Nov - STUDENT FREE DAY (no school)
Tues 6th Nov - MELB CUP DAY - Public Holiday
Thurs 8th Nov
Day 2 of School Dental Program - Phase 1
Fri 9th Nov - Prep Transition No. 2 - 2:15-3:15pm
Mon 12th Nov - School Council Meeting 7pm
Wed 14th Nov
Excursion - Greek Olympics 5T & 5S - Fairfield Park
Meeting - Year 2 Steiner Parents for Instrumental
Program in 2019 - 3:45pm
Fri 16th Nov - Prep Transition No. 3 - 2:15-3:15pm
Mon 19th Nov
WALKATHON (Grade 3-6 @ 9am) (Prep - 2 @ 9:45am)
Thurs 22nd Nov
School Dental Program - Phase 2 Visit
Fri 23rd Nov - Prep Transition No. 4 - 2:15-3:15pm
Sat 24th Nov
BENTLEIGH FARMERS’ MKT 8am-12:30pm
STATE ELECTION POLLING BOOTH - in hall
Thurs 29th Nov
Instrumental Concert 6pm in Hall
Fri 30th Nov
FOUNDING FATHERS & THE BAND-SHES CONCERT
5:30PM
Thurs 6th Dec
Parent/Helpers Morning Tea 10:30am
Year 4 Play - time TBA
Tues 11th Dec
Excursion - Melb. Zoo Grade 1M & 2S
Wed 12th Dec
Greek Dance - Class 5S 6pm
Thurs 13th Dec
Greek Dance - Class 5T 6pm
Mon 17th Dec
AWARDS ASSEMBLY - HALL @ 9AM
Wed 19th Dec
GRADE 6 GRADUATION 6PM
Principal’s Report - Maria Shearn
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
1st November 2018 Term 4 / Week 4, Issue 2
Bignell Road East Bentleigh 3165
Phone: 9570 3525 Fax: 9579 0205 Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL VISION:
East Bentleigh Primary School provides a rich, inviting, child-focused
environment ensuring that all students feel safe and stimulated. Our students are
able to achieve their full academic, creative and social potential, equipped for the
challenges of lifelong learning. Students develop into healthy and confident
individuals, actively contributing to the world in which they live.
Hello everyone,
I hope this communication finds you all fit and well, ready for the next few weeks
that will test all of our energies in the busy lead up to the end of the year.
As I said last time, I encourage you all to look closely at our calendar as there are
many events scheduled over the next few weeks, with our Founding Fathers and the
Band-She’s rock concert at the end of November which is an event not to be
missed. Add to this our regular Bentleigh Farmers’ Market and State Election both on
the same day (24th November) we are all set to be very busy.
2019 Student Leadership
It is an exciting time for our Grade 5 students at the moment because it is at this time
of the year our selection process for our Student Leadership team takes place. The
teachers and I will be working through this process with the students in the next few
weeks. We will talk about and ask our Year 5’s to think about the following very
important facts - that student leadership within the school environment comes with
responsibilities which includes being a strong and positive role model for others and
promoting our school values:
* by setting an example for fellow students,
* by participating in all house sporting events and school activities,
* by acting responsibly,
* by being confident and well spoken,
* by being supportive of other children encouraging tolerance & compassion,
* by displaying leadership qualities and a team approach,
* by adhering to the school code of conduct
* by being punctual to school and having high attendance at school.
All of the above are what we see as vital components of strong leadership in our
students.
There are three stages involved for the selection of our student leadership team for
2019. Firstly interested students will be asked to submit written applications by Friday
16th November.
Student Speeches will be held on Friday 23rd November at 11:30am, then finally
those students wishing to apply for a School Captain position will sit an interview on
Monday 26th November.
I wish all of our students who would like to be considered the very best of luck. All
positions will be announced at the Awards Assembly on Monday 17th December.
Continued next page……………….
PLEASE NOTE:
Monday 5th November is a
student free day - no school
Teacher report writing day
East Bentleigh Primary School acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.
Principal’s Report - Maria Shearn
Prep Transition
In an indication that we are entering the time of the year that seems to disappear before our eyes in schools we will
be holding the first of our prep transition afternoons here tomorrow, where the new intake of students for 2019 make
their first formal visit to the world of school. It is always a very exciting and sometimes emotional afternoon for children
and adults alike. Whilst the children share some time with their peers and teachers in the classrooms, new parents will
have the opportunity to learn more about our school and get to know one another over some refreshments.
Founding Fathers and the Band-Shes Rock Concert
The date for our annual social ‘knees up’ is coming up very quickly. Have you booked your ticket for what promises to
be a fabulous event yet? If not, simply go to www.TryBooking.com/YLZG or contact the office to purchase your ticket.
Jon and Richard tell us that the band has been rehearsing hard to ensure they are totally on song for Friday 30th
November.
Remember this is a ‘Dress up’ event. Come dressed in your favourite musical era gear. It should be lots of fun.
As always we are looking for people to help with serving at the BBQ, and other tasks on the night. Please let Lucy
Angell know if you can help - [email protected] or 0400 582 910.
Walkathon
A reminder that our annual fundraiser for State Schools Relief, a not for profit organisation that does so much to
support children in government schools across Victoria, and Very Special Kids will be held on Monday 19th November.
Sponsorship forms have been sent home with your child. Let’s see if all our combined efforts can make this our biggest
event to date.
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES-Parent Helpers Morning Tea
We will be holding this annual event again this year on Thursday 6th December at 10:30am in the senior gallery. This is
one way our teaching staff can say thank you to our many parents and helpers who help out with our programs
throughout the year.
Enrolments for 2019
These are still being taken - if you know of any sibling enrolments in either stream for next year would you please ask
the parents concerned to let us know in the office. We are well into our planning for Prep and all other classes for
2019, so it is imperative that we have an accurate view of numbers in order to ensure adequate planning.
** Thought **
Until next time…………...Maria Shearn - Principal
Student Leader - News
Environmental Team News: We completed our last “Walk to School – October” yesterday with 66 students and adults walking with us. It is such a great way to star t the day with a walk. We will still be walking every Wednesday as we have been for 6 years now, so please join us at the Brady Road tennis court carpark by 8:30am.
Junior School Council News
Up-Coming events: Our annual WALKATHON
When: Monday 19th
November. Notices for this event were sent home yesterday.
SCHOOL CAPTAIN’S NEWS On Friday 9th November we will be representing the school at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Bentleigh R.S.L. We will be selling poppies and wristbands to support the R.S.L. over the next week. Prices range from $1:00 - $5:00.
Thank-you School Leaders
End of Year All Ages Concert Event
FOUNDING FATHERS AND THE BAND-SHEs
Preparations have begun for the EBPS party of the year. The parent band is
back in the rehearsal studio and the lycra is coming out of storage.
Mark your calendar to come and join the fun on Friday 30 November in the
school hall. Tickets now available on www.trybooking.com/YLZG or the school
office.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! This will be the community’s evening of
celebration, and there are 2 ways you could contribute:
1. Volunteer for an hour or so on the night.
2. Donate an item for the Silent Auction fundraiser.
We know our community is full of practitioners, service providers, artists…
this is a wonderful opportunity to share your business with us while also
supporting the kids! If you would like to do either of these things, or get
involved in any way, please contact LUCY ANGELL on
[email protected] or 0400 582 910. (Mum to Reuben in Prep S)
Parent Information
Nude Food Tuesdays Each Tuesday the Environmental Team are holding a Nude Food Tuesday
where we are aiming to have rubbish free lunches and snacks.
We did fairly well this week. You can see our rubbish below. We had less this
week than last week. No classes were completely rubbish free.
Well done to Prep H and 4 P who only had 1 piece of rubbish each.
Well done to all children who had a rubbish free lunch and snack this week,
you are helping our environment.
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