BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198 Email: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Visit our Websites : http;// www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au, Camp Australia/Out of School Hours Care: 9769 8251
4TH MARCH 2010
NEWSLETTER N0.05 DIARY DATES Monday 8th March Tuesday 9th March Tuesday 9th March Tuesday 9th March Wednesday 10th March Friday 12th March Monday 15th March Monday 15th March Tuesday 23rd March
Labour Day—No School RE starts for Prep Preps Amy’s Amazing Adventure Gr 3/4 Share program Casey Student Leaders Forum 3:45-6;00pm National Young Leader’s Day School Council Sub-committee Gd 2 Water Awareness Program Second Hand Uniform 2.30pm-3.15pm
NOTICES DUE BACK BY Friday 5th March Friday 5th March Wednesday 10 March Wednesday 10th March Friday 12th March Monday 15th March Tuesday 23rd March
Preps Amy's Amazing Adventure Gr 3/4 SHARE program Gr 6 Windcheater order Prep Working with food form Gr 4-6 Emotional Intelligence forms Hot Cross Bun orders Buy Better book order
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS At the close of nominations, I received a total of five (5) nominations for the five parent category vacancies. As this number equalled the number of vacancies, all nominated parents are duly elected to office. I also received one (1) nomination from staff for the DEECD vacancy on council and as such, we will not require a ballot to be conducted for that vacancy as well. Our new school council members will be: Parent Representatives: Ailsa Atkins, Jodie Norton, Michael Tabone and Prashad Sujenthiran (2 Year term) Michelle Sargeant (1 Year term) – Michelle nominated on condition it was for the one year vacancy, resulting from Lucienne Stewart’s early resignation) DEECD Representative: Nadine Giaccotto (2 Year term) Our next school council meeting, at which our new members will join council, will be held on Monday 22nd March, in the staffroom at 7.00pm. Our Annual report will be presented at this meeting which will of course include the changeover to the new council and the election of our office bearers for 2010.
safety issue. Please ensure that your child does wear a helmet when riding to school, either on a bike or scooter. As I told the children, our local police have informed me that they will be patrolling our precinct in the coming weeks and the fines for not wearing a helmet as required by law are now well in excess of $100!
basis of just several weeks work. I would be more concerned if there was a sustained pattern of lower performance coupled with a change for the worse in my child’s attitude to school and/or learning. By all means keep a watchful eye on your child’s progress and attitude, but not in an obviously intrusive manner and do communicate with us.
BER UPDATE QUOTABLE QUOTE I met with Sean Hamilton, Berwick ‘Wisdom without wit is earnestness. Design and Drafting earlier this week and Wit without wisdom is foolishness.’ have negotiated his services to undertake a tendering process for our template building on our behalf. This process will HENRY GROSSEK be completed by the end of April and will provide us with a transparent and valid costing for the construction of our new building. This, it is hoped, will provide us with leverage in our discussions with the DEECD over the construction and costs of the new facility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) Q. How concerned should I be if my child seems to have slipped a little in their school work in the early weeks of term 1? A. I wouldn’t be overly concerned for several reasons. Firstly, research IMPORTANCE OF WEARING indicates that a lot of children do slip HELMETS WHILE RIDING BIKES back a little for a short while – that’s not AND SCOOTERS surprising as we all slip a little when we I spoke about this issue at last Monday’s stop doing something for an extended school assembly. We have been period of time, such as a five week concerned at the growing number of holiday break! Secondly, teachers have children riding scooters to school, but different teaching styles and some not wearing helmets. Victoria Police have children take a little longer than others informed us that this is a legal to adjust. Thirdly, it is premature to requirement. More importantly, it is a make black and white judgements on the
JSC NEWS On Thursday 18th March the JSC are having a PJ Day. Wear your PJ’s and bring a gold coin donation. All donations are going to the RCH Good Friday appeal. Vanessa Porter & Jodie Luketic
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’ S REPORT FLU VACCINE The Department of Health has advised that free vaccine to protect against the H1N1 Influenza 2009 (Swine Flu) is still available. The vaccine has been proved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and is available to everyone from 6 months of age from local doctors and some local councils. Note that doctors may charge a consultation fee. Advice from the Department of Health indicate that H1N1 Influenza 2009 is expected to return to Australia for a second wave and probably much earlier than the normal flu season, based on experience from the Northern Hemisphere. We encourage parents to consider vaccination for themselves and their families.
CROSSING SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Do you appreciate your local school crossing supervisor enough to take the time to vote for them in the School Crossings Victoria, Crossing Supervisor of the Year Award. Then the City of Casey would love to hear from you. To express your appreciation, please email your postal address to Sonya Durdin at sdurdin@casey.vic.gov.au or phone the City of Casey on 9705 5200, ask for the School Crossing Unit and they will send you the nomination form.
Please look out for student’s thoughts and comments about the SHARE Program in next week’s newsletter and classroom Blogs.
CURRICULUM NEWS – K-10 Australian Curriculum This week the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) released the draft K-10 Australian Curriculum in four learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science and History, for national consultation. Feedback is easy to provide. The drafts are available through a consultation website for everyone to STUDENT WELLBEING NEWS read, review, download or print. – S.H.A.R.E. ACARA would like as many people as Starting next week and continuing for possible to be involved in the the next two weeks students in Grade consultation process and to provide 3/4 will be participating in the SHARE feedback on what we would like young ADHD SUPPORT GROUP Program. SHARE stands for Show people to learn in English, Having a child with ADHD can be Honour and Respect Everyone and is Mathematics, Science and History challenging, exhausting and emotional. funded by the Department of Human across K-10. Parents face issues on a daily basis Service and the City of Casey. ACARA is committed to listening to regarding this hidden handicap. The This is an interactive program that will you, carefully considering your Cranbourne Information and Support be delivered in three, 40 minute feedback and developing the best Service runs a Support Group where sessions and is presented by people possible Australian Curriculum. you can share your experiences, with various disabilities, with the aim of If you are interested in visiting the stories and knowledge and be promoting understanding and consultation website for information supported by other parents who truly tolerance of difference in the or to provide feedback, go to understand the struggles of life that community. www.australiancurriculum.edu.au families and their children go through The program’s mascot T.E.D (Treat every day. The Support Group will Everyone Decently) is featured in each LYNNE BRENNER & DEBBIE meet at the Cranbourne Community of the sessions which promote CUSACK House, 49 Valepark Crescent, Respect, Resilience and Belonging. The Cranbourne on April 5th, May 13th and program provides children with June 10th from 10:00AM until 12:00PM. practical strategies for engaging with Parents who attend are asked to make people with a disability and reinforces a gold coin donation. For further values based programs delivered by information, ring 5996 3333. classroom teachers.
BSC HIGH ACHIEVERS PROGRAM Please see Sue Naismith for application information or further information. Closing date for applications Friday 26th March 2010 A selection examination to be held on Saturday 17th April form 9:00am until 1:00pm in the senior school common space. Parent and student interview—to be conducted by invitation on May 6th and 7th.
BERWICK SECONDARY CO LLEGE NEWS SCHOOL TOURS Bookings are essential, please call 8768 1000 to make a booking. Parents who have booked in for a tour, please meet in the General Office on the morning of the tour. Thursday 4th march 9:30am Thursday 11th March 9:30am Monday 15th March 9:30am Saturday 17th April 9:15am Tuesday 20th April 9:30am Tuesday 27th April 9:30am Thursday 13th May 9:30am Thursday 19th August 9:30am
COMMUNITY NEWS Berwick Mobile Unit Berwick Secondary College Manuka Road BERWICK Friday 26th March
9.30am 3.30pm Appointments Essential – to book call 13 14 95 Or email dpallen@arcbs.redcross.org.au
St Andrew’s Uniting Church, 105 High Street, Berwick (enter off the service road) Pre-loved Books BOOK SALE Saturday 27th March 2010 8:30am—1:00pm Lots of categories of pre loved books Andy’s CAFÉ open This Disco is the first for the year Narre Warren-Berwick Blue Light Disco Berwick Leisure Centre Manuka Road, Berwick Saturday 6th March For students in years 5,6,7 & 8 only Times 6:00pm to 10:00pm Cost $10.00 Any enquiries to Narre Warren Police Station 9705 3111
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PHYS ED NEWS On Tuesday the 2nd March 25 students represented Berwick Lodge Primary School at the Edwin Flack District Swimming Carnival. All students did a fantastic job on the day and had an OUTSTANDING win bringing back 24 Medals from the day, BLPS won in total 6 Gold medals, 9 Silver medals and 9 Bronze medals. All the students swam their best and with a great sportsmanship approach and fabulous teamwork they were an absolute pleasure to take and who all proudly and successfully represented our school. THE 2010 BERWICK LODGE SWIMMING TEAM Billy 3/4K Catherine 4DREthan 5/6N Maddison 5L Jack 6P Amy 6W Aaron 4DR Jake 4M Jemma I 4S Josh 4DR Leida 5J Hannah 5J Alannah 6P Shannon 5E Ben 4M Courtney 5L Daniel 5/6N Keely 5L Alice 6P Bailey 6C Emma 5/6N Lucas 6W Matilda 6W Monique 6C Adam 6W Results from the day: First Place (GOLD) 10yr old Girls Freestyle Relay Team: Catherine, Jemma, Hannah & Leida 10yr old Boys Freestyle Relay Team: Billy, Jake, Aaron & Joshua 10yr old boys Backstroke: Billy 11yr old Girls Backstroke: Maddison 11 yr Old Girls Breaststroke: Maddison 11 yr old Boys Breaststroke: Ethan Second Place (SILVER) 10yr old Boys Freestyle: Jake 10yr Old Girls Backstroke: Jemma 11yr Old Boys Backstroke: Ethan 10yr Old Girls Breaststroke: Catherine 10yr Old Boys Breaststroke: Billy 12/13yr Old Girls Breaststroke: Amy 10yr Old Girls Butterfly: Catherine 10yr Old Boys Butterfly: Aaron 11yr Old Girls Freestyle Relay Team: Maddison, Courtney, Keely & Alannah
PFA NEWS Thank you for all the raffle tickets and hot cross bun forms that have been returned. We have got until Monday 15th March for Hot cross bun orders to come in and Thursday 18th March for raffle tickets. Some of our Easter raffle prizes are on display in the front office. We are also sending out today a form for Buy Better Voucher Book. Order and money due back Tuesday 23rd March. This book will be in the office if you are unsure of what it is but could save you lots of money over the course of a year. Vouchers and discounts on every page so for every book you buy or sell you get a prize. We are also asking for second hand uniforms. So if you want us to sell them for you or you want to donate them to the school please leave them at the office...BUT remember that they must be clean and with current logo PLEASE. If we are selling for you please include all details including how must you want for them. Thank you again for supporting the PFA Michelle & Sarah
Third Place (BRONZE) Girl’s Open Medley Relay Team: Matilda, Catherine, Amy & Maddison Boy’s Open Medley Relay Team: Billy, Ethan, Jack & Bailey 10yr Old Girls Freestyle: Jemma 12/13yr Old Boys Freestyle: Bailey 12/13yr Old Boys Backstroke: Adam 11yr Old Girls Butterfly: Courtney 11yr Old Boys Butterfly: Shannon 12/13yr Old Girls Butterfly: Amy 12/13yr Old Boys Butterfly: Jack Once again, well done to all the children who competed on the day. I am extremely proud of each one of you and your efforts are commendable. Thank-you to all the parents who helped out on the day with supervision and support, we couldn’t do it without you all. A large thank-you to Michelle Riko who helped train the children in the lead up to the carnival and supported them throughout the event. Good luck to the children who are now going through to represent the Edwin Flack District at the Zone Swimming Carnival at Doveton Pool in the Park this Friday the 5th March, all the children and relay teams that won gold at the carnival are going through to compete, those children are: Catherine, Jemma, Hannah & Leida , Billy, Jake, Aaron & Joshua, Maddison & Ethan . Just a note for every-ones diaries: House Athletics Day: Thursday 10th June Cross Country Trials: Tuesday 21st April Amy Carlile Physical Education Coordinator
COMMUNITY NEWS GARAGE SALE Massive Moving House garage sale! Saturday 6th March 9am-2pm at 17 Ashfield Drive Berwick. Books, clothes, furniture, toys, house wares, bikes. City of Casey. School holidays Events and Activities information books are now available at the office. BERWICK LITTLE U9’S FOOTBALL Berwick Junior Football club is seeking boys to play junior football at U9 level. They must be born in the year 2002. Please call the Club registrar Vicky Trait on 0438 090 711 or email vickyltrait@bigpond.com. No calls after 7pm please