www.brentwoodparkps.vic.edu.au
Volume 24 Issue 26
Thursday 23 August 2018
DATES TO REMEMBER term dates 2018 term 3 16 july - 21 sept 2019 term 1 30 jan - 05 apr
24 AUGUST 27 AUGUST 28 AUGUST 29 AUGUST 29, 30 & 31 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 31 AUGUST
jim bell, principal
LIFE EDUCATION CONCLUDES. YEAR 5 HISTORY EXCURSION TO FEDERATION UNI. GRADE 2 MINIBEAST IN MAGGIE’S GARDEN INCURSION. YEAR 5, 2019 BYOD INFORMATION EVENING 6:45 P.M MULTI MEDIA CENTRE FATHER’S DAY STALL FATHER’S DAY MORNING TEA FOUNDATION 9.00—10.30 FATHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA YEAR ONE 1.45—2.20
jenny reid, assistant principal
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arent Opinion Survey Thank you, to those families who have completed the brief online Parent Opinion Survey. Although we distributed 240 personalized links to the survey, we’ve only achieved 69 respondents. Unfortunately, this only equates to a 28.75% response rate. In past years when paper surveys were distributed, we achieved approximately 85% of our sample returned. Despite the disappointing response rate, we do appreciate the contribution of those 69 families who contributed to the process. The results will be forwarded to the school in due course.
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term 4 08 oct - 21 dec term 2 23 apr - 28 jun
eet some more of our Environmentalists! Most of our students are very responsible and “do the right thing - put rubbish in the bin”, however, there must be some who don’t, otherwise, where would this bag of discarded snack wrappers have come from? Mary M and Ebony H from 4GD as responsible young environmentalists took the initiative and cleaned up the discarded wrappers from various locations around the school yard. Thank you, both!!
jo-anne doran, assistant principal
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arking and Maintaining Safety Around our School It’s important for drivers and pedestrians to be aware and take care during busy times, particularly when school is dismissed. Please by mindful when parking and picking up children at these times. The parking bays at the front gated entrance to the school are strictly a pick up and drop off zone: 8:00—9:15 a.m. and 3:00—4:00 p.m. PLEASE do not park during these designated times! City of Casey will be monitoring traffic control for the children’s safety and will issue parking infringement notices!! Additionally, the City of Casey provides school crossing supervisors to enable parents and students to cross roads safely when coming to school and when leaving school upon dismissal. Please use the school crossing and then walk the short distance to your parked car. The safety of our children must come before any perceived slight inconvenience by not doing so! SAFETY FIRST.
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ew Attendance Requirements If your child is sick or absent, you are required to notify the school as soon as possible on the day of absence. Notifying the school of your child’s absence either prior to, or on the day that they will be away, helps ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and will fulfil your legal responsibility. An update to CASES 21, the school’s administration program, enables SMS messages to be sent to mobile phones. Upon receipt of the SMS, How wonderful would it be to have ALL of our students parents are asked to respond, however, if parents are follow their example and keep our school grounds tidy by aware that their child is going to be absent, notifying the ensuring all wrappers and food scraps are placed in the school through the absentee form available on Skoolbag is preferable prior to the SMS forwarding. rubbish bins provided.
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At the session, we met Sachindi again and she was very helpful when our marvellous students asked questions and needed help with the math activities. We learnt about shuffling numerically on paper and with cards. There are two types of formats, which was an out shuffle and an in shuffle. An out shuffle is when you shuffle the numbers and the two outside numbers (12345) stay the same as the unshuffled number. Whereas an in shuffle completely changes the number. To do an out or an in shuffle on a piece of paper, you need to set out your order of unshuffled numbers in two rows. Then you need to draw a zig zag from the top to the bottom in a Z shape. For an in shuffle, you will do the same steps, but you do a mirrored Z shape instead. We have been told to not think about left or right but think about the top or bottom. Also, a resurrecting deck is when the shuffled number returns to its unshuffled combination.
The Challenge requires students from Year 3-6 to read 15 nominated books between the beginning of the school year and the end of August, and students in years Prep - 2 to have experienced 30 books from the nominated list.
ini Mathematicians Program at John remiers’ Reading Challenge Monash Science School The Premier's Reading Challenge is a literacy For the second week (15th August) of the mini engagement program that was introduced by the maths program, Sharlene kindly volunteered to take us to Premier in 2004 to: the John Monash Science School. Jenny, Jim and Jo couldn’t take us there because of a sudden meeting that Encourage students to read more books and enjoy they had to attend. Thank you, Sharlene for taking us. We reading really appreciate your kindness. Improve literacy levels.
Here at Brentwood Park Primary School, we have had an amazing effort within the school in competing the PRC. So far, 64% (561 students) of the school has completed the challenge, reading a total number of 29,291 book so far.
Seven classes have completed the challenge so far, and one class had every student reach 100 books. Congratulations to FLP. A number of other classes are We had a spectacular and educative day, learning about very, very close behind with only one or two students still patterns. We all enjoyed and valued the day as a special to enter their books. event. As this is our second week, we will only have two more sessions left until the fun ends. As a reminder to the A special mention needs to go to 6LM, not only for every students that have been selected (Dylan, Mehar, Vernicia student completing the challenge, but also for 4 students and Zhaoxi), we will be going again on the 29th of August, reaching 100 books. In Grade 5 and 6 this is an amazing and the 12th of September. effort as the required books are much longer and need a lot more perseverance. Fantastic job. Dylan 5LM So far, 75 students throughout the school have reached 100 books, and numerous others are looking at reaching that goal before the challenge closes in just over 2 weeks. Keep reading and keep challenging yourselves.
Annette Wright Librarian Brentwood Park Primary School
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urriculum Highlight On Monday, the Year Prep classes had the opportunity to participate in a Responsible Pet Ownership incursion. The children were excited to meet Chelsea, the Shetland [Sheltie] Sheepdog and to learn about the correct behaviours to display around dogs and the responsible duties of pet ownership.
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chool Sports Uniforms There are many cross country, soccer and football uniforms that need to be returned to school. Can all items please be washed before being returned.
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ear 4 Camp The camp date for Year 4 is 19th to 21st September. This year’s camp will be at Arrabri Lodge. Can parents please complete and return the relevant medical forms. Thanking you for continued support.
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Jim Narayan and Mel Dennis, H. & P. E.
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ear Prep Enrolments 2019 Year Prep enrolments are now being taken for next year! If any of our current families have a child who is commencing Year Prep next year, could they please ensure that they complete the enrolment procedure. Given the implementation of the Designated Neighbourhood Boundary [DNB] we need to ensure provision for families for which Brentwood Park is their local school. However, we do have families on a waiting list for enrolment should enrolment be made available to them.
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umpkin Sale With the pumpkins from the school vegetable garden harvested, they provided an authentic learning experience for the students of Year 4VK when they were carved, weighed, priced and sold last Friday after assembly!! For those parents who may have missed
the opportunity to purchase this core ingredient for a hearty pumpkin or vegetable soup recipe, the pumpkin stall will be in operation again this week! Like last week, it will be set up outside the Prep JH classroom!
Term 3
Week ending 17 August, 2018 FTL
Jashandeep for great use of reading strategies this week.
FCV
Mia
for finishing a whole page of writing on the story, ‘Mrs McFee’.
FBC
Cadel
for being a superstar when learning the THRASS chart.
FSM
Skyla
for writing an amazing story about a meteorite. You are a star!
FJH
Dion
for being awesome at creating and solving addition facts.
FLP
Yaganah
FJF
Taj
for doing an AMAZING job learning your Oxford words at home. Fantastic work, Yaganah! for always giving everything a go!
1MK
Gursirat
for a very enthusiastic attitude during our visit to the Life Ed Van.
1BV
Faryal
for improved comprehension when reading. Well done, Faryal!
1HG
Archie
1KC
n/a
for using onomatopoeia to assist you to create a sizzling start to your narrative. Great writing!
1NC
Anusan
1EN
Har gun
2DK
Rithin
2AK
Sam
2CM
Jessica
2AD
Jamie
2AA
Lankini
3CH
Alicia
3MS
Riley
3SH
Milly
3MF
Hayley
4SM
Holly
4GD
Peyton
4BM
Mia
4CP
Ashen
for always trying her best. Peyton is a quiet independent learner who cooperates beautifully. for working hard to learn her lines and movement for our play in the grade 4 concert. for sharing his amazing drawings with the grade.
4VK
Har sh
for explaining the importance of how to make good choices to others.
for your amazing ‘mysterious object’ Big Write. Your describing words and your build up to the problem were fantastic. for always trying your best in all areas of the curriculum. Keep up the fantastic effort. for being persistent with his persuasive writing and following the correct text type structure. for your positive contribution to discussions during our Life Ed visit. for always giving 100% in everything you do! You’ve settled in to 2CM so well. for her amazing contraction work in spelling! Well done! for writing an excellent recount about baking cupcakes with Trish! Well done! for creating a wonderful MOODster, odd and even monster during Maths this week. for working hard in all areas of her learning and being a friendly member of 3MS. for her creative letter writing to Duncan from “The Day the Crayons Quit”. for being a kind and helpful member of 3MF. We are lucky to have you in our class. for improved listening comprehension skills. Great job.
Term 3
Week ending 17 August, 2018 5LM
Daniel
for his well written information report on the bull ant!
5LF
Soheal
5SI
William
5JG
Mehakleen
6MB
Ben
for improved concentration in trying to complete class activities. Keep it up! for creating a detailed and engaging information report on London! for her consistent and positive attitude towards writing all year long! for his wonderful contribution to group discussions this week.
6LM
Eshar a
for her wonderful attitude towards all aspects of her schooling.
6JP
J oshua C
6JA
Tyson
for being a great team member and a wonderful helper. Well done! for representing the school so well in netball and basketball.
SPECIALIST CLASSES LOTE: Chunyan 1NC for your confidence in showing off your three Chinese dances, and your understanding about (cai hong, rainbow) to our principal, Jim Bell. LOTE: Daisy 5SI
for your fantastic participation in the “Guess Who� speaking game on Superhero Dress Up day! Well done!
Performing Arts: Kenneth 6LM for developing a clear understanding of the instrumental families and specifically the woodwind instruments. Performing Arts: Troy n/a Physical Education: Jim 1BV for their amazing work on the hoppers and balance boards.
Physical Education: Mel FJF for their outstanding balancing, jumping and skipping. Visual Arts: Joi 6JA for their fabulous cotton shirting designs. Visual Arts: Jessica 2CM for showing determination to finish your wool looms. They look amazing. Well done, 2CM.
Moonlit Sanctuary Keeper Club Kids enjoy environmental activities, animal encounters and native animal care. Day includes: interactions with dingo, python, off-limits animals, feeding animals & food prep, animal enrichment activities. Learn about our animals, their conservation and the environment. For ages 7-14 years.
Spring 2018 school holiday dates: Week 1: Mon 24th Tue 25th Wed 26th Thu 27th September Week 2: Mon 1st Tue 2nd Wed 3rd Thu 4th Fri 5th October 10am–4pm Cost: $80.00 per day, or $220 for 3 days (pro rata for additional days). Maximum 16 children per day.
Bookings essential as spaces are limited Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and remember your hat or raincoat. BYO lunch or purchase at the cafĂŠ.
Moonlit Sanctuary 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale Phone 5978 7935 Web: www.moonlitsanctuary.com.au Open daily between 10am and 5pm
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LEASE DIRECT MONEY FOR EXCURSIONS, ETC TO YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER - NOT TO THE OFFICE.
Please hand money and permission slip in sealed envelopes to classroom teacher first thing in the morning. By following this process teachers are aware that your child will be attending the excursion and mark them off their lists. Money is collected by office staff and processed each morning and a receipt given back to teachers along with permission slips. All money is tallied and banked daily – no money is left on the premises. If you wish to pay by credit card, a proforma is available from the office. This can be filled out with details and placed in a sealed envelope and handed to your classroom teacher Please deliver cash in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and grade on the front by 9.30 a.m. If you have a number of children attending an excursion you can place all money and permission slips in the one envelope with children’s names and grades on the front and deliver to one of the children’s teachers. The office staff will be able to allocate money to the children’s particular items and distribute permission slips and receipts back to teachers. Envelopes are available at the office. If you have a large amount to be paid or need to process an EFTPOS transaction through a savings account you can make arrangements to pay at the office. We also have a new Qkr payment system on our Skoolbag app. If you download our Skoolbag app and Qkr payment app you can now pay for your child’s excursion on line. All change will be delivered to the children in the afternoon. Re-imbursements will only be made under certain circumstances – they will be made by cheque (no cash transactions are made). Notices are sent out with a final collection time – please adhere to this time. All money and per mission slips ar e required to be sent back by this date – otherwise your child will not be able to attend. This enables us to confirm bookings and numbers with bus companies and organisations we are visiting. Also we need to send details to the Department of Education Emergency Management for all excursions, camps, etc. We also need to accommodate students who will not be attending. We would appreciate it if parents could please follow these processes.