BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198 E-mail: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Visit our Websites : www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au, http://berwicklodgeps.globalteacher.org.au
NEWSLETTER N0.37
20TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
DIARY DATES Monday 30th November Monday 7th December Tuesday 8th December Friday 11th December Tuesday 15th December Wednesday 16th December Friday 18th December Monday 1st February
26TH NOVEMBER 2009
NOTICES DUE BACK BY School Council Sub Comm School Council Meeting Gr 1/2 Christmas Twilight Concert Gr 1/2 Healthy breakfast PFA Second Hand Uniform Gr 5/6 Casey Race/Cranbourne sports Last day term 4—1:30 finish First day term 1 2010
Friday 4th December Friday 4th December Friday 11th December
Gr 5/6 Casey Race/Cran. Sports Graduation Dinner Gr 3/4 Christmas Hamper
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT SCHOOL FETE Congratulations firstly to Samantha Oldfield and her very dedicated and hard working PFA team for the wonderful fete that we all enjoyed last Friday. Thankfully the weather was kind to us – wet enough to cool us down, but not too much to spoil the day! Just over $6,000 profit was made at the fete. That is a fine effort and we are very grateful to our PFA for the work they put into both organising the fete and its operation on Friday. Thanks also to our staff members who so willingly assisted in a variety of ways on the day. Our birthday cake was a beauty and it was hard having it cut up, even though it tasted delicious. The 20th anniversary celebrations were a highlight, with Jack and Ann Kraan, Peter Martin and Rosemary Wilson-Martin and Peter Atkinson from our inaugural school council and PFA were all in attendance. It was very enjoyable recounting our early days with the pioneers of our school during the evening. Thank you also to everyone who attended – without you being there the event would not have been a success. PROCESSING OF PARENT REQUESTS These have now closed and we are incorporating them into our grade selection process. We received just over 60 requests from parents with most being quite reasonable. In a number of cases, however, parents made up to 3 specific requests within the body of one request. This is a bit much and while we appreciate your input, we will not be able to satisfy requests that have multiple requests built within them.
ECHOES FROM OUR FIRST 20 YEARS Ten years ago we celebrated our 10th anniversary with the burying of a time capsule in our grounds. The plan is for the time capsule to be dug up at our school’s 50th anniversary. It contains a sample of children’s work, messages from a number of staff, students and school councillors and several pieces of memorabilia. The exact location remains a public secret for obvious reasons. It would be interesting to see the reaction of those who will be digging it up, but I dare say that for some of us that will not be a possibility! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S) Q. Do we have a hot day policy? A. Yes. When the temperature rises above 38 Celsius we call a hot day time table. This results in a reduced lunchtime outside – from 60 minutes to 30 minutes and the cancellation of outdoor lessons. QUOTABLE QUOTE
‘There’s global warming and there’s global warming – losing our cool as readily as some of us do can’t be helping matters!’ HENRY GROSSEK
SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who received awards over the last week. Summah PL Zach PL Mitchell PC William PC Joshua PT Amber PO
Kieran PL Phal PO Erin PC Larissa PT Attila PT
FOUND. A purple bike has been found in the school grounds. Please contact the office. PARENTS WANTED FOR COVERING BOOKS IN THE GRADE 3/4 AREA. YOU WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH BOOKS AND CONTACT PAPER. PLEASE CONTACT JACKIE IN ROOM 27.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’ S REPORT 20TH ANNIVERSARY FETE Thank you to our hardworking PFA and the many parent helpers who contributed towards making our 20th Anniversary Fete such a success on Friday evening. Despite the weather conditions we were pleased to see so many families enjoying the activities available. The feedback from the children indicated that they also felt the fete was a success. PARENT HELPERS’ MORING TEA Invitations to this annual event are being sent home with the students tomorrow. The morning tea will be held on Tuesday 15th December at 11:00am in the school gymnasium. If you have been one of our wonderful helpers and have missed out on an invitation we apologise for missing you. Please feel most welcome to attend the morning tea. VICTORIAN SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES The Victorian School of Languages have forwarded us some information about language courses for 2010. Established in 1935, the Victorian School of Languages (VSL) is a Department of Education complementary provider of languages to school students across the
state of Victoria. Students from Government, independent and Catholic sectors from Years 1 to 12 are eligible to study languages at the VSL. Teaching staff are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and undertake regular professional development. Over 40 languages are available in more than 40 centres via face to face classes. Ten languages are also available via distance learning mode for secondary students. Interested families can collect an information sheet from the school office or visit the website at www.vis.vic.edu.au CRE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS As a culmination to the Christian Religious Education Program the CRE staff have arranged to hold a simple Christmas Celebration for the CRE students. The Prep to Year 2 celebration will be held on Tuesday 1st December at 2:15PM. The Year 3 and 4 celebration will take place on Wednesday 2nd December at 2:15PM. These sessions will be conducted in the school gymnasium and parents of CRE students are welcome to attend.
Students not involved in the CRE program will have their usual afternoon program. BABY NEWS Congratulations to Olivia and Brad Cook on the safe arrival of their son, William Michael Cook, on Tuesday 24th November. All are well and Olivia has indicated that she is looking forward to bringing William to visit the staff and the students of Prep O. RIDING BIKES TO SCHOOL We have recently noticed a number of students riding bikes without wearing a helmet. As it is law that all bike riders wear a helmet we will be checking that students are abiding by the law and if found without a helmet parents will be contacted to collect the bike or deliver a helmet. Parents also need to be aware that recent changes to road laws have meant an increase in the fines applicable to this infringement. Please support us in ensuring that your children are safe. LYNNE BRENNER & DEBBIE CUSACK
PHYS ED NEWS
PFA NEWS
Back on the 19th August 20 students from Berwick Lodge PS were a part of the Melbourne Victory 5-a-side schools gala day match at Lakeside Pakenham. The children had an outstandingly successful day, winning all of their matches played! Berwick Lodge Primary School won a place to play at half time at a Melbourne Victory match at Etihad stadium. That night is upon us and the following children will be playing at halftime at Etihad stadium this Saturday 28th November where Melbourne Victory will be versing Gold Coast United: Struan 3D, Lilli 3/4L, Stephanie 3D, Nicholas 4R, Rhys 4S, Rylie 4M, Jack 3G, Morgan 4S, Sarah 4S, David 4R, Connor 4M, Mateo 4M, Ben 4S, Lauren 3/4L, Jasper 3SR, Tom 4S, Delaney 4R, Tahlia 3SR, Ethan 4M, and Stuart 4M. A reminder that these children need to wear their school yellow top, navy blue shorts, blue socks, runners and shin guards. They need to be accompanied by their allocated parent/guardian and meet on the concourse outside Gate 2 at 6pm. Parents that have ordered extra tickets with Michelle, can collect their tickets at gate 2 and at 6pm also. So if your watching the game this weekend, keep your eyes open for our Berwick Lodge PS football stars playing at half time!!!!
Sale Friday 27th November 2:15 –3:00 in the Canteen Boxes of soft drink (24) diet coke, solo, sunkist, lemonade $10.00 Boxes of water (24) 600ml $10.00 Boxes of fairy floss (40 pkts) $20.00 Chocolates available from the office 48 per box plain, white and strawberry fredos, caramello bears $15.00 NOT MIXED On behalf of the PFA President Samantha Oldfield and Vice President Rose Hughes would like to give a big thanks to all of the volunteering people who gave their time to helping with the 20th Anniversary Fete. We really do appreciate it.
Amy Carlile P.E Coordinator
CHRISTMAS HAMPER COLLECTION Grade 3 & 4 students are collection food (no fresh food please) and Christmas goodies to make hampers for disadvantaged and needy families for the Christmas season. The food and goodies collected will go to the St Andrew’s uniting Church in Berwick to be made into hampers and then taken to uniting Care ‘connections’ in Narre Warren to be distributed to disadvantaged and needy families in this area. Christmas fare of some kind such as shortbread, bon-bons, sweats, cakes and pudding, soft drinks are most acceptable and packet and tinned foods suitable for families are appreciated. No Christmas gifts please , just food items. All collections will end on Friday 11th December 2009 Thankyou for your support. It is much appreciated. Lyn Chudleigh
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