NEWSLETTER N0.10
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
WELCOME I hope everyone enjoyed a great fortnight break from school and enjoyed the many days of fine autumn weather. This is going to be a very busy term and challenging in some ways – our refurbishment project will be commencing later in May (more of that later), the annual NAPLAN tests are undertaken and we have our annual Year 5/6 camp program scheduled for the last two weeks of the term. BER COMPANION PROJECT UPDATE It has certainly been a painstaking process to date, but we now have a relatively firm commencement date for our refurbishment project to commence. Tenders for the building work will be let within days and following a month long process, we
expect site works to commence on or about Monday 28th May. The project is expected to take four months to complete, which will result in a term 4 opening for our refurbished main building. I will provide you with all details of the temporary arrangements for the housing of our administration wing during the construction phase shortly. It is very satisfying to see the fruition of our BER program drawing closer.
19TH APRIL 2012
CHINESE CLASSES AFTER SCHOOL I am really pleased to say that these classes will be commencing next week at our school on Thursday afternoons from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. Parents of 15 students indicated interest on behalf of their children with 13 being able to participate on Thursdays.
ANONYMOUS CORRESPONDENCE From time to time I receive FIRE SERVICES UPGRADE anonymous correspondence REPORT concerning something to do with Work is proceeding smoothly on our school. Earlier this week I this upgrade and it is expected to be received one such letters. The completed within 5 author of the letter identified weeks. I must themselves as “a concerned parent”. congratulate GHD The contents of their letter raised on their some interesting points and professionalism criticisms. The letter concluded with with the project. the following – “I wait for an answer They are at pains to ensure that in the newsletter. A concerned everything runs smoothly, which it parent” is.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT CONTINUED….. My answer to anonymous correspondence is to generally ignore it, unless of course it raises issues that might properly be brought to the attention of the police. Obviously this letter does not raise any such issues. My advice to people is to put your name to your views if you want to be taken seriously. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q.? What will happen to our 8 portable classrooms situated at the end of the gymnasium when our refurbishment project is completed? A.In the short term nothing. As these classrooms will be surplus to our entitlement for next year, I will be requesting that the DEECD remove them. We will then landscape the area for the recreational use by the children. QUOTABLE QUOTE ‘The art of cherry picking is to confine it to fruit’
HENRY GROSSEK
DIARY DATES Friday 20th April Tuesday 24th April Thursday 26th April Friday 27th April Friday 4th May
5/6 Interschool Winter Sport (home) Cross Country Trials Gr 1 & 2 Casey Safety Village Gr 1 & 2 Casey Safety Village Gr 3 & 4 Melbourne Museum Gr 1 & 2 Casey Safety Village Gr 1 & 2 Casey Safety Village 5/6 Interschool Winter Sport (away)
NOTICES DUE BACK Friday 20th April
Cross Country Parent Helper Form
LODGIE AWARDS Summah 3K
Amy 4Y Maddy 3S
Henna 4Y
Lachlan 4Y Brodie 4Y
CANTEEN IS ONLY OPEN MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAYS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ REPORT Welcome back to all families following the Term break. We hope that everyone has had a restful and refreshing break and are looking forward to a busy Term 2.
Saver” scheme which is run by the Brotherhood of St Laurence in conjunction with the ANZ bank. This is a savings and financial program that teaches money skills to people on lower incomes and encourages them to PREP ENROLMENT FOR build savings to help pay for their 2013 children’s education. Participants’ We have commenced our prep savings are matched $1 for $1 enrolments for 2013 and request (up to $500) and the money that existing families with preps saved is used to pay for for next year contact the office educational items such as for enrolment uniforms, books, excursions and forms. For camps. effective To be eligible you must have: planning A child attending school, or be purposes it is intending to attend vocational beneficial for training yourself in 2012 us to know A current Centrelink Health projected prep enrolments well Care Card or Pension in advance. We also need to be Concession Card, and aware of students with special Regular form of paid employment needs who may require extra (yourself or partner) support on their entry to school. Families with queries regarding Parents who have previously this matter are encouraged to taken advantage of this program make contact with us to discuss have provided us with very the options available to provide positive feedback. support. If you know of any If you are interested in further families with children starting information regarding this school in 2013 who wish to enrol scheme please let the office know at Berwick Lodge Primary School and they will pass on the relevant we would appreciate it if you contact details. could ask them to contact the school administration in order to MICHAEL GROSE organise a tour of the school. PARENTING IDEAS Tours for prospective families This week we have included will commence next week. another interesting article from Michael SAVER PLUS Grose entitled 25 We have recently received some Great Parenting Ideas. information regarding a “Super This flyer provides
practical tips for parents that we encourage families to read and give some consideration. Parents are reminded that they can access Michael’s website at www.parentingideas.com.au BABY NEWS Yesterday we received exciting news from Vanessa and Andrew Stephens about the early arrival of their son Declan Andrew Stephens (4 pound 5 ounces). In spite of his unscheduled arrival Declan and his mother are both well. On behalf of the school community we would like to congratulate the Stephens family and we look forward to a visit from Vanessa and Declan in the future. CANTEEN We wish to remind all families that from the commencement of this term the canteen will operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays only. There will be no canteen on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. . LYNNE BRENNER & DEBBIE CUSACK
HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER? Please ensure you let the school office know if you have changed address or updated mobile phones with new numbers. This information alleviates stressful situations on students when they are ill and we cannot contact parents
2013 YEAR 7 TRANSITION NEWS This term is a busy term for transition to secondary school for our Year 6 children. All Year 6 students will be bringing home application forms for secondary school tomorrow, Friday 20th April 2012. Please read the information carefully before completing the application form.
All forms MUST BE RETURNED to your child’s class teacher BY FRIDAY 18th MAY 2012. If details are incorrect on the top part of the application form please contact the school office to update your information. Any queries can be directed to Mrs Sue Naismith, Rm 24 or by phone on 9707 1766. Many local secondary schools hold Information Evenings for prospective families at this time of the year. All Grade 5 and 6 parents are strongly encouraged to attend these information sessions to find out about their local secondary schools. Berwick S.C is holding their Information Evening on Tuesday 24th April 2012 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre. Kambrya S.C is holding their Information Evening on Thursday 26th April 2012, 6.20pm - 7.30pm.
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FOR SALE Nike footy boots - Brand new Size 1 Cost - $25 Please call Tina on 0431 607 978 LOST PROPERTY There are three pairs of glasses handed in to the office last term. If there is anyone that has misplaced their glasses please come to the school office for collection