Term 2 Newsletter 7th March 2019 by Bpps5308

www.brentwoodparkps.vic.edu.au

Volume 25 Issue 6

Thursday 07 March 2019

DATES TO REMEMBER term dates 11 12 12 18 20, 21, 22 20 29 & 01

2019

MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MAR/APR

term 1 30 jan - 05 apr term 3 15 jul - 20 sep

LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOUNDATION AND NEW FAMILY EVENING -5.30 YR 5/ 6 VISITATION TO CHINA INFORMATION EVENING 6.00PM ABORIGINE FOR A DAY YR 3/4 STUDENTS—PAYMENT DUE 14th MARCH CASEY SAFETY VILLAGE EXCURSION YEAR 1 PAYMENT DUE 8TH MARCH $10.00 YR 6 EXCURSION TO MUSEUM/SHRINE/SCIENCEWORKS-PAYMENT DUE 15TH MARCH SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

jim bell, principal

term 2 23 apr - 28 jun term 4 07 oct - 20 dec

chool Crossing To ensure student safety, when flags are displayed, all pedestrians should use the school crossing. Always follow the instructions of the crossing supervisor. Stay alert, keep looking and listening for traffic while crossing.

jenny reid, assistant principal

jo-anne doran, assistant principal

hinese Language and Culture This year, our visit to our sister school, in Jiangsu, CHINA is scheduled for 15—27 September. The maximum number each school can take will be 16 students and 3 teachers.

Jiangsu Educational Services for International Exchange [JESIE] will provide funding support to partly cover the full cost. Our crossing supervisor, Yvette, is on duty each day Each participant will only pay AUD $2,000 from 8.10-9.05 am and 3.10-3.45 pm. Don’t forget to as a package including international airfares say, “Hi!” and in-country costs (for accommodation, meals, transportation and tours in Beijing, arly Morning Literacy and Maths Classes Nanjing and Shanghai as well as the sister Early morning literacy classes, conducted on school visit with homestay). Tuesdays and early morning maths classes, conducted on Wednesdays continued this week with an ac- Students and teachers will need to cover tive participation rate exceeding sixty students. Leah own costs for passport, visa and insurance. McCartney [literacy] and Lyn Forsyth [mathematics] are The insurance can be organized by individthrilled with the attendance at these additional classes uals/parents or through the Department of which commence at 8:10 a.m. on their respective morn- Education. ings! The JESIE team will assist in organising the whole trip, including the air-tickets, in-country tours as listed, and the sister school visit. For the international flights, two airlines will be considered – Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines.

Both students and teachers will be staying in hotels during the tours in Beijing, Nanjing and Shanghai. The Victorian schools will travel together and will attend a Welcome Ceremony in Nanjing before travelling to respective sister schools. An information night has been scheduled for 12 March at 6:00 p.m. for those families interested in Congratulations are extended to the students on actively their child participating in this wonderful, cultural taking responsibility for their learning and commenda- opportunity. To date, seventeen families tions are extended to the teaching staff for providing the have lodged their expressions of interest!! opportunity!

nitting club A student knitting club iss held during the first half of lunchtime every Thursday. We would appreciate donations of any unwanted:

chool Photographs Class photographs and portrait photographs are currently scheduled to be taken on Friday 29 March so please ensure your child/children are dressed in school uniform.

chool Banking This year, the Dollarmites (Pru, Addy, Spen, Lucas and Pat) are Thank you rugged up and ready Marlene, Sandra & Larissa to take kids on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings that’s full of exciting rewards to keep children ports Shorts motivated and demonstrate the value of regular saving. How it works: DISTRICT TENNIS Last week, Samko and Brinda from Year 6 participated in Bring your deposit to school in your Dollarmites the district tennis carnival. In extremely hot conditions  deposit wallet on your weekly ‘School Banking both players gave their very best efforts all morning. Day’ to collect a silver Dollarmites token Samko won 3 out of his 4 games coming 3rd overall. Brinda was very competitive in all of her matches, but Once you collect 10 tokens (maximum one token unfortunately she didn’t win any. Both Brinda and Samko  per week) you can choose a Polar Savers reward by conducted themselves in a wonderful manner. Their placing the reward redemption slip or card and 10 sportsmanship certainly does need to be recognised and tokens in your Dollarmites deposit wallet and bring commended. in on School Banking Day Congratulations, Brinda and Samko, on their excellent efforts when representing our school.  Children can track their savings progress in the CommBank Youth app. SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY The annual school cross country will be held on 2019 Polar Saver Rewards Wednesday 27th March. Students who finish in the top Term 1 10 runners of each senior school race will be selected for the school team to run at district level next term. On the  Scented Stackable Highlighters day, students are encouraged to wear a coloured t-shirt of  Snowy Origami Set their house team. Term 2   

Wool/yarn Knitting needles Hooks for crochet

Cross Country Program 2019   

12 year olds at 9.20a.m. 11 year-olds at 9.45a.m. 9/10 year-olds at 10.10a.m.

Recess   

Foundation at 11.00a.m. Year 1 at 11.30a.m. Year 2 at 11.50p.m.

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Yeti Fluffy Notebook

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Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring

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Water Skimming Bounce Ball

Icicle Slapband Ruler Term 3 Scratch Art Cards Term 4 Polar Pencil & Pencil Toppers

ree Maintenance Program In accordance with the Parent helpers are needed to assist with the running of this event. If you are able to assist please see Jim or Mel. school’s Arboricultural Impact Assessment of the cypress trees and in adherence to its Thanking you for your continued support. our annual Jim and Mel recommendations, inspection was undertaken by Tree H&PE Mendous Consulting Pty. Ltd. ultural Diversity Week As a school, we are gearing up for our Cultural Diversity Week commencing Thursday 14 We are now awaiting the delivery March. Please refer to the flyer in this week’s newsletter! of this year’s report detailing required works, however, the arborist expects this to be little more than the light trimming of a few minor “twiggy” branches.

During their Performing Arts lessons, children have opportunities to: Sing  Dance and move to different types of music  Play instruments – learning about the elements of music - such as beat, rhythm, pitch, texture, tempo, dynamics, form and style  Create their own music, dramatic skits or dance moves  Listen to, and appreciate different types of music  Present and perform to different audiences  Try new things, and have fun! Can you recognize some of our Year Six students from these photos when they were in Year Three?

Term 1

Week ending 01 March, 2019 0BC

Amyra

for working extra hard to sound out words when writing.

0JF

for always having a go and trying their hardest.

0JH

Rishaan

for doing an awesome job writing the alphabet!

0LP 0SM

Christabelle for ALWAYS completing your work to a very high standard. Your work is beautiful. You are a SUPERSTAR, Christabelle! Maddison for her enthusiasm finding objects that start with our sound focus.

0TL

Tareq

for wonderful dinosaur drawings.

1AB

Luca

1HG

Max

1KC

Sophie

1MK

Jett

for demonstrating confidence when you raise your hand and ask questions. Well done! for working to achieve your personal best by concentrating and applying strategies. for her wonderful organisation, and super effort to follow instructions and work hard!! for always presenting a neat workbook. Well done!

1NC

Arianna

for showing confidence and enthusiasm in your learning.

1NG

Anish

for having such a great start at your new school.

1TN

Emily-Jade for having a positive attitude in math and working hard on her handwriting.

2AD

Lakinsa

for a wonderful effort in making new friends.

2AK

Ottavia

for your positive attitude towards all classroom activities.

2CM

Alex

for the terrific job you are doing learning your words. Well done!

2CV

Finn

2RG

Zachary

2SY

Emma

for being such an enthusiastic and friendly member of 2CV. You really are wonderful!!! for his enthusiasm to challenge his learning and show a positive attitude to tasks. for outstanding work in her homework book.

3CH

Dhanvi

for writing a wonderful reading journal this week!

3DK

Athena

for her enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all areas of her learning.

3MF

Emma

for working hard and staying focused in class. Well done!

3MS

Har ish

for using amazing colour descriptions in your writing. Well done!

3SA

Deshan

for being a caring and thoughtful friend. Keep it up!

4BM

Emma

for always trying her best, even when things get hard yakka!

4CP

Nate

for working to the best of his abilities all the time!!

4EC

Loucy

for the amazing effort you have been putting into your learning. Well done!

Term 1

Week ending 01 March, 2019 4SM

Malar

for her kind, patient and tolerant approach towards others. Thank you, Malar!

4VG

n/a

5EB

Susan

5JG

Smrithi

5LF 5LM

Morgan Charlie Irene

5SI

Abhay

for your great effort at the swimming carnival. Well done! for your great effort at the swimming carnival. Well done! for supporting a classmate during our problem solving lesson this week. You’re the best! for making incredible improvements in his handwriting. You’re a superstar!

6JA

Soheal

for having a great week staying focused and working well.

6JP

Karreena

for an excellent work ethic in all aspects of school life. Fantastic work!

6LM

Sinead

you used specific feedback to improve in your “Austinis Butterfly’ activity.

6MB

Hussain

for his super effort during class this week.

for using supporting details to find the main idea in a range of texts. Well done! for her hardworking and positive attitude to her writing.

SPECIALIST CLASSES LOTE. Chunyan FTL LOTE. Daisy 6JP P. Arts. Linda 5JG P. Arts. Larissa 1NC P.E.

Jim

P.E.

Mel

for fantastic participation in learning vocabulary using Quizlet! Well done! for great teamwork-using body percussion and playing bucket drums. Congratulations for a great job in the music session.

1MK

for the whole class being able to do the long jump.

5JG

for their spectacular dedication to learning shot put.

V. Arts. Jessica FJF V. Arts.

for excellent practice in learning the words for roll-marking in Chinese!

Bree 5LM

D. Tech. Lisa 5LM

congratulations on your fantastic self portraits. for great use of line and tone on your cactus drawings. for their enthusiasm and persistence when learning to use 0365 and OneDrive. You are awesome!

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.