BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198 E-mail: 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
27TH MAY 2010
NEWSLETTER N0.14 DIARY DATES Tuesday 1st June Tuesday 1st June Friday 4th June Monday 7th June Friday 11th June Monday 14th June Wednesday 16th June Monday 21st June Tuesday 22nd June Friday 25th June
NOTICES DUE BACK BY Zone cross country PFA Meeting 1:30 OSHC Gr 5/6 Winter sports (away) School Council Sub-Committee Pupil Free Day Queens Birthday Holiday—No School Gr 5/6 Lightning Premiership School Council PFA Pie Drive pick-up End of Term 2—2:30 finish
Tuesday 15th June Thursday 17th June Monday 31st May Friday 18th June
PFA Pie Drive form & money Gr 3/4 Camp Parent Helpers form Gr 3/4 Melbourne Football tickets Gr 3/4 Camp Deposit
FRIDAY JUNE 11TH PUP IL FREE DAY
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT ROAD SAFETY FOR OUR KIDS We were lucky to avoid a potential road accident involving one of our P-2 children earlier this week in Mansfield Street at the bus stop outside our school. A parent reported that the young boy lost control of a ball he was playing with and ran onto the road to retrieve it. Were it not for the fact that the driver was driving well within the 40kmh speed limit she believes that she would have hit him. We will as usual reinforce with our children safe road practice and ask you to do the same. In saying this, I am fully aware that kids can forget in the heat of the moment safe road practice. As my father used to tell me in exasperation when I was child – ―In one ear son and out the other.‖ Occasionally he would check my ears and shake his head and then say, ―I don‘t think it even went in!‖ The relevant points for adults are that we must be that we have to remind kids (though we all hate nagging them and they hate being nagged), that we have to set a good example ourselves and as drivers we must be vigilante and drive slowly around school zones during the week. STAFFING It is with a great deal of pleasure that I can now announce that Debbie Cusack will be returning to Berwick lodge next week, reappointed to the Assistant Principal position that she vacated a month ago when she retired under the 54/11 retirement scheme for public servants. In saying this my thanks are extended to Sue Naismith for the excellent way in which she managed the Acting AP role for
the past month and also Bernadette Kelly who stepped in the role earlier this week while Sue Naismith was on camp. BUILDING EDUCATION REVOLUTION (BER UPDATE) I have attached a copy of an open letter that sent to the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard on the weekend, following the visit from the BER Implementation Taskforce last Friday, a report I received from Hamilton Design, Berwick, our BER private consultants and my visit to Beaumaris P.S. on Thursday to see a library/6 classroom template building the same as what we will be getting. I wrote the letter because we are facing a very poor outcome for our school unless Julia Gillard steps in. The key points are as follows: (1) The building has virtually no joinery – estimates put the cost at $100,000 to install adequate joinery. We would have to foot this bill (2) The cooling system (thermal chimney) is completely inadequate and at our cost we would have to install a refrigerated central cooling system – up to $150,000 (3) There is no provision for outdoor covered ways or adequate landscaping - $30,000 at our cost (4) The template is very poorly designed from a cost effective perspective and the layers of management and documentation according to our quantity surveyor (Swift Constructions) is befitting of a $50 million project, not a $3 million project. Hamilton Design, who project managed the local Ford and
Volkswagen Showroom projects, both delivered at under $3 million each, are certain that they could deliver our template (with design changes) for $2 million - leaving one million to ensure that we are not out of pocket by $250,000 to bring it up to scratch. Incidentally, the Ford and Volkswagen Showrooms are far more elaborate buildings with 3 to four times the floor space of our template building! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) Q. What happens when my child forgets to bring their lunch to school? A. Firstly, we try to contact the parents to see if it is possible for them to bring the child‘s lunch. If this fails we provide the child with an option of 3 sandwiches – vegemite, cheese or ham at a cost of between $1.60 and $2.00. This is provided via our canteen service. A note to this effect is given to your child to take home, the note requesting payment for the sandwich. We also offer the child a choice of free fruit.. QUOTABLE QUOTE
‘For something so intangible and invisible, it’s amazing how much we can feel the effects of the passage of time!’ HENRY GROSSEK
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ REPORT PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2011 Thank you to our families with Prep students for 2011 who have contacted the office for enrolment forms. At this stage we have confirmed 30 enrolments for Prep next year, with this number growing daily. Many of these children are from our existing families. For our planning purposes it is beneficial for us to know our projected prep enrolment well in advance. We also need to be aware of students with special needs who may require submissions for extra support at school. Families with queries regarding this matter are encouraged to make contact with us to discuss the options available to provide support. CI TY OF CASEY PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS The City of Casey have sent us some information regarding Parent Information Evenings that they are offering free for parents. The sessions offered are as follows: Wednesday 4 August 2010 7:00pm – 8:30pm Mr Grant Sarra – How to help your child develop a positive identity when faced with racism and bullying. Wednesday 3 November 2010 7:00pm – 8:30pm Ms Jeanette Harrison – Happy children – healthy self-esteem: How to make it happen. Wednesday 9 February 2011 7:00pm – 8:30pm Michael Carr-Gregg – Understanding Teens The evenings will be held at the City of Casey Civic Centre in Magid Drive. Interested parents are encouraged to book a place by ringing the City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.
STUDENT WELLBEING NEWS SICK CHILDREN At this time of the year many children easily pick up coughs, colds and viruses. In recent weeks it has been noticed that some students are presenting at school with symptoms of illness that are easily spread. In some cases this has necessitated us contacting parents to collect their children. It has also meant that other students and staff have become ill as a result of being in close contact with the ill child. We request that families are mindful of how easily these illnesses are spread and in the best interest of our community, unwell children remain at home. Further to this, it is timely to remind our children of safe hygiene practices such as washing hands before eating, using and disposing of tissues correctly and covering their mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. We thank parents for their support in this matter. WINTER CLOTHING With the onset of the cooler weather this week we thought it timely to remind all families of the need for students to wear appropriate clothing to school. Although the children may be warm in the comforts of their home, car and classroom they need to be rugged up when going outside to play. A warm, cosy jumper or jacket and named, weather proof coat is strongly recommended at this time of the year. There is currently an overabundance of lost property and this raises two concerns. Firstly, as most of the clothing items are not clearly named, they cannot be returned promptly to their rightful owners. We understand clothing is expensive and it is difficult to distinguish individual ownership of similar items and
LUNCHTIME CONSTRUCTION CLUB We are seeking donations that can be used in a new lunchtime club we will be beginning soon! Balsa wood scraps, cardboard, icy-pole sticks, egg cartons, tube from paper towels (no toilet rolls please!) etc. Would all be greatly appreciated. Please deliver to Mrs Naismith‘s classroom room 21.
SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who received awards over the last week:
Summah 1J Harrish PC Sonny PT Jarrah PW
Matthew PL Madison PC Taylah C PT Danielle PW
Halinka PL Archer PT Sayaara PM Caitlyn PW
Freyja PC William PT Marcelo PM Jodeci PW
so we are asking you to please ensure all clothing is clearly named. Secondly, we are concerned with the large number of lost items that are not being collected and ask for your assistance in checking whether your children are missing items of clothing. Lost property is located in the corridor halfway down the main building and is accessible during school hours. CURRICULUM NEWS GRADE 5/6 CAMP This week our Year Five and Six students have attended their camp at Sovereign Hill. Our staff have reported that the students have been very well behaved and have thoroughly enjoyed experiencing a taste of what life was like for people living during the Gold Rush period of our history. The gold panning has been a great hit, with many students being convinced that they may ‗find their fortune‘. The first group of weary campers returned yesterday and the second group will return tomorrow at approximately 3:00PM. Parents are reminded that students are to be signed out when collected. Staff members will have lists for this purpose. If the weather is fine students will assemble in the courtyard for dismissal. In the case of poor weather, the children will be dismissed from the gymnasium.
LYNNE BRENNER & SUE NAISMITH
PFA NEWS The PFA is co-ordinating a fundraiser where we need a lot of prizes for a raffle and silent auction. We would love to hear from anyone that might be willing to assist in donating goods, vouchers and/or financial assistance. Please leave your contact details with the office and a member of the PFA will contact you. Looking forward to hearing from you. We will promote all businesses in our newsletter, who help us out. Many thanks PFA Team.
BLOSCH NEWS
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
Curriculum Day Friday 11th June We are over half way with minimum numbers to run the day here at Berwick Lodge. If anyone needs care for this day, please pick up a form from the OSHC building and return ASAP. Closing date Friday 28th May. NEXT WEEK M—Craft Pop stick galore T– BSC Hanging Cages ASC cooking Part 1 Lamingtons W– BSC Hanging Cages ASC cooking Part 2 Lamingtons T– Stencil paintings F– BSC cooking cupcakes ASC Decorating own cupcake Our operating hours are: Before school care 6:45am-8:45am After school care 3:30pm-6:30pm Our direct line is 9769 8251 or you can call the admin team at Camp Australia on 8851 4160. Thank you OSHC team
We are 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.
WAKAKIRRI NEWS WANTED: COSTUMES FOR WAKAKIRRI This term Grade 3, 4 & 5 students have been working very hard during their lunchtimes in preparation for the Wakakirri Story Dance competition. Well done kids for your dedication and hard work. The team of teachers involved this year include Vanessa Porter, Tahnee Planner, Emily Nolde and Nadine Giaccotto. If any parents have the following costumes we would greatly appreciate it if we could borrow them for the event. Costumes needed included: Football costumes: Collingwood/Essendon—including jumpers/jersey, socks, shorts, hats, scarves. Karate costumes: Karate top, karate belts. Police costumes: Hat, pants jacket. Chef costumes: Hats, aprons Racing car costume. Racing car flags Donate: Old white sheets Table cloths: red and white chequered
PREP NEWS WANTED. The Prep team need some books covered with contact paper. If you are able to help with this, please see Mrs Mc Crum room 9. (You are able to take books home and cover them. We supply contact for you.)
ART ROOM NEWS The art room is in need of washed, clean 1.25ltr plastic bottles ASAP. Thanks for all the egg cartons that have come in as well. Thank you
Thanks Wakakirri Team
COMMUNITY NEWS Narre Warren-Berwick Blue Light Disco Berwick Leisure Centre, Manuka Road, Berwick Saturday 5th June 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
Dandenong Stingrays Football Club And Berwick Junior Football Club School Holiday Football Clinic Date Thursday 1st July Venue: Arch Brown Reserve, Buchanan Road, Berwick A school holidays football clinic for players aged 9-13 Each child gets a brand new football supplied by the Stingrays Players of all standards welcome. An innovative and fun program provided Terrific skills coaching program with Ac credited Coaches Includes a modified rules games program Includes a free show bag for each child Berwick JFC will open their Canteen for lunch and snacks Cost: $45.00 per child for the whole day which includes a free football and a show bag. Application form can be collected from the School office or email to stingrays@ozemail.com.au
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