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
16TH SEPTEMBER 2010
NEWSLETTER N0.28 DIARY DATES Friday 17th September Monday 4th October Wednesday 6th October Wednesday 6th October Thursday 7th October Thursday 7th October Friday 8th October
NOTICES DUE BACK BY End of Term. 2:30pm finish Start of Term 4 Gr 5/6 Hooptime Regional Finals Zone Athletics Competition PFA Meeting 1:30pm OSHC Gr 3/4 Hooptime Regional Finals Gr 5/6 Interschool Sports home
Tuesday 5th October
Interschool Summer Sport
FRIDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER END OF TERM 3. 2:3 0PM FINISH ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
FILM FESTIVAL Congratulations to staff and students involved in this „historic first‟ for BLPS. The evening was most enjoyable with families, students and staff getting into the spirit of the gala event by dressing for the occasion. Guests and stars enjoyed „walking the red carpet‟ and I am sure that the paparazzi have some great photos of the arrivals. The audience enjoyed the short films and photo stories that highlighted the acting talents of students and provided plenty of laughs. A valuable feature of the preparations for the Film Festival has been the high level of student ownership of the whole process including writing of scripts, making props, sourcing costumes, filming and editing. Students and staff have been involved in a steep learning curve as they undertook this ambitious new program. Staff and students have already begun their review of the program and have many ideas on how they can build upon the work that they have done in future years. The refurbishment of our existing Library into a TV/film centre (under the BER project) will provide students and teachers with facilities and equipment to achieve a range of enhancements to their work. Thank you to families for their support and enthusiasm for the Film Festival. It is always risky to make a change from a long established tradition such as School Production and without your support it would not have been successful. We are interested in hearing from families regarding their thoughts about the films, the venue and the evening’s program. Your feedback would be most welcome.
of our building works. He has explained that they will start with the rerouting of the services that is required to clear the area for building. At this stage Andrew has indicated that the work area will be fenced off, including approximately half of the junior grassed play area and the Collins Crescent car park. This work will commence during the holiday break therefore parents will need to find alternative arrangements for parking and dropping off their children from the beginning of next term. In order to reduce the traffic congestion around the school and in the Cryril Molyneux Reserve car park I suggest that families consider parking further away from the school and walking the final distance to the school grounds. Hopefully some nice spring weather will make this a viable option! FOOTY COLOURS DAY On Tuesday all classes participated in a Junior School Council „Footy Colours Day‟ to coincide with the canteen‟s Footy Lunch Day. Students dressing up in footy colours contributed a gold coin donation to support the BLPS sponsor children, Oshdi in Sri Lanka and Pheear in Cambodia. The students enjoyed the day and raised $570 towards the sponsorship costs. Congratulations to the Junior School Council for this initiative. It is most rewarding to see our students supporting children who live in less privileged communities. Next term the JSC plan to reintroduce the concept of the money trees in each classroom to ensure that we continue to raise the funds necessary to support our sponsor children.
PFA CLOVER COTTAGE DINNER Last night community members and staff BER PROJECT attended a most enjoyable evening at Andrew Wood (APP) Project Manager for Clover Cottage. The PFA team had done our P21 project will visit our school an excellent job of making arrangements tomorrow to discuss the commencement
for this event and had a plethora of raffle prizes for participants to win. Thank you to the PFA for organising this event which was a great opportunity for parents, staff and friends to socialise and support the school at the same time. END OF TERM 3 EARLY DISMISSAL Parents are reminded that Term 3 ends tomorrow. In line with our usual practice for the end of term the students will be dismissed from their classrooms at 2:30PM. I extend holiday wishes to all of our families and hope that all students will return refreshed and healthy for a busy Term 4! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) Q: What are the term dates for 2011? A: This is a question that is frequently asked of our administrative staff as families undertake their planning for the holidays. Please note these dates in your diary for next year. Term 1: Friday 4th February (students start) to Friday 8th April (Teachers begin Term 1 on Tuesday 1st February) Term 2: Wednesday 27th April to Friday 1st July (25th April is Easter Monday and 26th April is a public holiday in lieu of Anzac Day) Term 3: Monday 18th July to Friday 23rd September Term 4: Monday 10th October to nd Thursday 22 December Quotable Quote: Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. (George Bernard Shaw)
LYNNE BRENNER ACTING PRINCIPAL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ REPORT ‘GOOD CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFE’ Last Friday, students and teachers from years Prep to four participated in an across-school expo that focused on health, nutrition, recreation and leisure. The expo was devised in order to celebrate the common thread of the current inquiry learning investigations throughout the school. The day started with students rotating through a variety of engaging workshops and activities which looked at the social, emotional and physical aspects of health and wellbeing. A number of people in our community also participated in the day and our appreciation and thanks go to Anita McDonald (Pilates) and Cameron Baum (Personal Trainer). In addition to these activities, our skilled and enthusiastic teachers of Berwick Lodge Primary School provided a range of activities, including everything from relaxation, hip hop dancing, yoga, healthy snack ideas to Martial Arts and Jump Rope for Heart demonstrations. Compared to two years ago we had beautiful weather conditions and the teachers and students alike had a most enjoyable day and we look forward to the next Good Choices, Great Life Expo in two years time. NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) Earlier this year students in Years 3 and 5 sat the NAPLAN assessment tasks in Literacy and Numeracy. The NAPLAN 2010 Parent Reports have arrived and will be sent home today with students in Years 3 and 5 who participated in the testing program. A flyer providing parents with information on how to interpret the report will be included with each child‟s report. It is important for families to remember that these results reflect each student‟s performance at a single point in time only and should be looked at in conjunction with the reports provided by classroom teachers. If
parents have any queries regarding their SUNSMART child‟s NAPLAN report they are HATS IN TERM encouraged to meet with the child‟s class 4 teacher for clarification. Families are YEAR 5 and 6 FILM FESTIVAL reminded that in On Monday evening Berwick Lodge line with our „Sun Primary School held their inaugural Film Smart Hat Policy‟ Festival at the Drum Theatre in all students are required to wear a Sun Dandenong. We were excited to attend Smart hat during outdoor activities and this gala event which celebrated the at play times during Terms 1 and 4. recent work undertaken by our senior Children are encouraged to find their students. The films presented by the slouch, bucket or legionnaires hat ready Year 6 students and the photo stories for the first day of term. created by the Year 5 students covered a HOLIDAY HEAD LICE CHECKS range of topics based on the 5 keys to During the two week holiday break, we success which are an integral part of our would appreciate the support of every You Can Do It! Wellbeing program. family in the school in the detection and (Confidence, Getting Along, total eradication of any live lice and/or Organisation, Resilience and Persistence) eggs that are found in children‟s hair. The student had displayed all of these While we realise that families are busy, qualities to enable them to present such we feel that it would be a most high standards of work on the night. worthwhile exercise in eradicating lice From the „red carpet‟ arrival through to from the school. the presentation of the „Lodgie‟ awards following the screening of the films, the To be successful, every family would evening was a real success and enjoyed need to commit some time to: by all those who attended. We are very Check their children‟s hair at least twice proud of our students and acknowledge over the holidays. (Eg: Week 1 and the support provided to them from their Week 2) class teachers and Lois Smethurst. If any live lice are found, treat immediately. (Complete follow-up SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES checks and treatment.) The City of Casey offers a range If any eggs are found, apply lots of activities and events to suit children of all conditioner, and patiently remove all ages during the school holidays. They eggs. provide an online calendar which families If every family was diligent in this can access to determine which activities exercise, we would be able to break the would best suit their children. This head lice cycle in the school. calendar is available at through the City We thank you in advance for your of Casey‟s public website at http:// cooperation, and look forward to ‘Licew w w .casey. vic. gov. au / free Term 4 at B.L.P.S.!” childrenholidayactivities/calendar.asp BELEZA UNIFORMS As of the 17th September, our Hallam Store at 50 Spring Square will be closed and relocated to: Lot 7, 151 - 159 Princess Highway, Hallam (Near Pet's Paradise Clearance Centre).
LOST PROPERTY For all the children that have misplaced clothing please make sure you check lost property laid out in the main hallway. Treasures and toys are located in the office.
DEBBIE CUSACK TRACEYE RAPINETT
GRADE 3/4 NEWS If you can help to cover some books for the 3/4 „s please see Jackie McLennan in room 27. Thank you
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YOU CAN DO IT!
SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who received awards over the last week. Danielle PW Tiana PM Louis PT Erica PT
Indra PW Jackson PM Karuna PC
Charlize PL Kailan PT Matthew PT
Definition of “Emotional Resilience’ Emotional Resilience means knowing how to stop yourself from getting extremely angry, down or worried when something “bad” happens. It means controlling your behaviour when very upset. Emotional Resilience also means being able to calm down when you get overly upset. It means bouncing back to work or play after being upset.
EMA CHEQUES
BLOSHC NEWS Wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday and looking forward to seeing you all when we return for Term 4. 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
The second instalments of EMA cheques are now available at the office. Please bring identification with you when you come for collection. Thank you for your patience.
STUDENT BANKING Next term children that are getting close or have 30 tokens, please send name of child and grade and which preferred Money Box Character they would like in there backpack.
EMERGENCY CLEANERS BLPS is looking for a few people that may be interested in going on our Emergency Cleaners List, training will be provided. Please leave resume or expression of interest details at the office.
ART NEWS We are in need of the following items for next term: Washed yoghurt containers with lids Washed plastic fruit jars with lids Lids of any size And WALL TILES of any colour!! Thank you
CAMP LOST PROPERTY All completed orders have been delivered to classrooms today. People who have previously received notices regarding their orders, will receive their orders within the first week of term 4. Any refunds due, will also be organised early term 4. We would, once again, like to thank everyone for their support and patience with our annual book fair.
Parents we still have a number of clothing articles and shoes leftover from the grade 3/4 camps last week. We have had meetings with both camp groups and displayed the clothing but several items have still not been claimed. If you are missing any clothing or shoes could you please see Traceye Rapinett.
Lyn Chudleigh, Mona McCann and Denise Aurisch.
Also if you have a navy blue tracksuit pant with 2 pink stipes belonging to Emily Bywater (item named) please return to 3DA.
BLPS Parents and Friends News
Next Meeting: Thursday 7th October at 1:30pm in the after school care building. Everyone is welcome including toddlers. PFA welcomes anyone wanting to join the fun and make a difference.
Current events
CLOVER COTTAGE-Last night was our Clover Cottage night. I would like to thank everyone for attending. A great night was had by all. We raised $3598.65 for the evening. We would like to thank all fantastic Companies and individuals who donated products to us to Raffle and Auction. We would also like to thanks the amazing number of Teachers and Staff from Berwick Lodge who came to support us. I would also like to thank the Brilliant Andrea Douglas for being our host for the Evening as she flew in from Bali only Yesterday Morning. You are amazing. I would personally like to thank the hard working mums who helped me organise this event. It was a fantastic success and we all enjoyed beautiful food and great company. There was lots of laughter and chatting. There were many prizes won. Again thank you everyone for Supporting this event and I hope to see you all there next time. CHOCOLATES- We have boxes of Chocolates left for sale at the office. If you would like to buy some we have reduced the price to $2.00 per block or $48.00 per box. If you want to take these they must be prepaid and boxes are mixed. 2nd Hand Uniform Shop: We are running very low on many sizes so we are offering a $1.00 Canteen Voucher per item for any uniforms donated to the school that are clean and in good condition. Vouchers will be sent home once uniforms are looked at. You can come to the 2nd hand uniform shop to donate items if you wish to pick up the vouchers yourself. Garments must be in GOOD condition. Items can also be left at the office.
Term 4 HALLOWEEN DISCO: The PFA will be running a Halloween themed disco in the Hall on Friday 29th October. The Cost will be $5.00 per child which includes Entry and Glow Band. This will be a locked in event. We have hired a DJ who specialises in School Discos. We will be selling pop tops on the night. There will be a junior disco for the preps to grade 2s from 4.30pm – 6pm and a senior disco for the Grade 3‟s to Grade 6‟s from 6.30pm – 8.00 pm. We are going to need parent helpers for both sessions. Forms will go out early in term 4. We can only have a maximum of 200 children per session, so forms need to be returned promptly. We are offering an early bird and best dressed prize for each session. This will be a lot of fun and we hope to see you there. Shopping Tour - Saturday 6th November. The cost is $45 and includes a buffet lunch. If you would like to reserve a spot on the tour before the forms go out please let the office know. Forms will be sent out on the 1st day of Term 4. This is an all-day event. Seats are limited and full payment must be made ASAP to secure your spot. Full payment and numbers are needed by the 2nd week back in Term 4. Election BBQ: There will be another Election in Term 4. The PFA will be running a BBQ on the day and we will need volunteers to help out. The PFA is a very small group of mums who are trying hard to organise everything, so we can raise much needed funds for the school. So please if you can help in any way we would very much appreciate your time. Forms will be sent out requesting Volunteers closer to the date. The PFA would like to thank you for your continued support.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club Junior Team Registration Day 25 September 2010 10am – 11.30am Dandenong Showgrounds, Greaves Reserve Bennett Street Dandenong The Dandenong Women‟s Cricket Club is entering an “all girls” team in the Dandenong and District Cricket Association‟s junior competition for the 2010/11 Season. Players can be up to the age of 14 and a half (as at 1 September 2010) to play in this competition. The Dandenong Women‟s Cricket Club has a proud and successful history with many players going on to represent Victoria and Australia During the season, games will be played every Saturday morning in and around the Greater Dandenong and Casey area and training will take place every Thursday night from 5.30pm at Greaves Reserve Dandenong commencing from Thursday 30 September. Players will be trained and coached with the Dandenong Women‟s senior teams to further develop skills and knowledge of the game. If you have any further enquiries or cannot make it on the day and would like to register your interest please contact: Meg Savage on 0415 555 748 or megvicsav23@hotmail.com Or Natalie Brown on 0409 210 791 nataliembrown@bigpond.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS Buchanan Skate Park opening Where: Buchanan Park Clyde Road, Berwick When: Wednesday September 22 at 3.30pm Skate demonstration and sausage sizzle provided. BERWICK CRICKET CLUB Under 11’s (grade 3-4) 4 boys wanted to join the team. Training at BLPS Tuesday at 4:30pm Anyone interested please contact Liz Williamson AH 9707 1297
Natalie Luckeraft Administration Officer Sport & Leisure City of Casey PO Box 1000 Narre Warren Vic 3805 Direct: 9705 5625 Telephone: 9705 5200 Fax: 9705 7469 Email: nluckeraft@casey.vic.gov.au Web: www.casey.vic.gov.au
BERWICK MOBILE BLOOD DONOR VISIT Get that life saving feeling again on Friday 8th October 9:30am—3:30pm Berwick Secondary College Manuka Road, Berwick To secure your appointment call 13 14 95 Or email dpallen@arcbs.redcross.org.au
Please be reminded that information on a wide range of children’s activities & events happening during the Spring School Holidays is available as an online calendar via the City of Casey’s public website. http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/ childrenholidayactivities/calendar.asp