51 truganini road carnegie 3163 principal: ms linda jones ......four large ‘café style’ awnings...

51 Truganini Road Carnegie 3163

Website: www.carnegieps.vic.edu.au

PUBLICATION No. 10 – 25.06.13 Principal: Ms Linda Jones Phone: 9571 2662

Please note the following dates in your diary

TERM 2—2013 Friday 28th June End of Term—Early Dismissal 2.30pm

TERM 3

Monday 15th July Term 3 commences 9am Tuesday 17th July Footsteps Dance Lessons commence Tuesday 23rd July PFA Meeting—7.30pm Staff Room Friday 26th July Assembly 9am School Hall ICAS Test—English Monday 29th July—Wednesday 31st July Grade 4 Camp Wednesday 31st July—Friday 2nd August Grade 3 Camp Wednesday 7th August Parent Teacher Interviews Monday 12th August—Friday 23rd August Whole School Swimming Programme

TERM 4

Wednesday October 9th Whole School Concert 7pm—9.30pm Robert Blackwood Hall - Monash University Clayton

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

GROWING WITH THE COMMUNITY

We are here to support the academic, social and

emotional development of our students to be resilient

GRADE 5/6 CAMP Our Year 5/6 students recently returned from four fabulous days at Lady Northcote Camp, which is some distance into the wild blue yonder beyond Bacchus Marsh. The reports from the children have been fantastic; it was a very successful camp. The staff also sang the praises of the students for the manner in which they participated in the camp. I would like to publicly thank the staff involved in the camp - Mrs Bentata-Grimm, Ms McGregor, Ms Harley, Ms Taylor, Miss Sommerfeld, Mrs Roberts, Mr Champion, Mr Acklom and Mr Douma who oversaw the organisation. I know only too well how much time and effort goes into the organisation and planning to ensure that the camp is a safe and enjoyable experience for all. As well, the time and energy required while on camp with all staff being on duty 24 hours a day is a huge commitment. The weather wasn’t the kindest for much of the time but this didn’t dampen the spirits of our students who enjoyed immensely the numerous outdoor activities specially designed to engage them while at the same time developing initiative, risk taking and team work. When sharing some of their thoughts and feelings, the students spoke proudly of overcoming nerves and uncertainty, making new friends and loving the opportunity to shine in this learning environment. I hope the mums and dads have enjoyed sharing some of the highlights with their children. LAST DAY OF TERM The last day of term 2 is this Friday, 28th June. The children finish school at 2.30pm; they will be dismissed from their classrooms. I wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday and look forward to seeing all again on Monday, 15th July when we

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to our school and to seeking meaningful feedback in terms of setting purposeful future goals and priorities for our school in relation to student learning, student wellbeing, transitions and pathways. Further information will be made available next term. LOVELY ADDITIONS TO OUR SCHOOL Four large ‘café style’ awnings have been

installed onto our year 5 portables. These look terrific and offer an enhanced outside learning space as well as a little protection from the elements. A big thank you to our PFA for funding this project and more broadly our families for generously sup-porting our fundraising efforts to enable such projects as this to occur.

We have just purchased 48 new iPads to

allow each grade level to permanently share 6 each with preps having 12. This is on top of the set of 32 which are used across the school, particularly in ICT lessons. Earlier this year, we replaced 22 desktops in preps and upgraded our library computers. Whilst we dedicate a healthy portion of our budget to ICT, your support as a community in contributing to the voluntary ICT option on the annual school fees, enables us to provide a more generous allocation to expanding our resources.

FOOTSTEPS DANCE CONCERT Our dance lessons will begin next term starting on the first Tuesday. The children will learn several dances in preparation for our whole school concert which this year will be held at Robert Blackwood Hall at Monash University. The concert this year will be a single event on the night of Wednesday, 9th October from 7pm to 9:30 pm. This is in the first week of term 4. We trust everyone will enjoy this change of venue to cater for our growing size. The Footsteps Company who will teach the children and oversee the concert have a fine reputation and worked wonderfully with us six years ago when we undertook the same venture. Most of you will have paid the concert levy of $35 which was part of your school fees. This covers all student costs for the lessons, rehearsal and concert. Tickets for parents and visitors will be sold prior to the event at a price which will be reasonable but has yet to be determined.

commence another great term. I hope you’re able to take the opportunity to rest a little, enjoying a change of pace on these cooler days with family and friends. LICE ALERT We have again had several incidences of head lice in the school recently. Please check your child’s hair regularly and treat it if necessary. A head lice treatment fact sheet is available at the office. HALF YEAR STUDENT REPORTS & PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS It is hard to believe that the first half of the school year is nearly over. It only seems like yesterday that the first day of school was here and everyone was in new classrooms and mak-ing new friends. Six months later it is time to look back and see the progress that has occurred, as well as looking forward to setting new goals for the second half of the year. Half year reports will be sent home to all families tomorrow. This report will provide a snapshot in time of your child’s achievements as well as what the school and you the parents can do to support your child’s future learning. This semester teachers reported against the AusVELS in Literacy, Numeracy and History. A new software reporting package has been developed by DEECD to support this. Parent – Teacher interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 7th August from 2pm. Details of these arrangements will be sent home when we return next term. Please pop this date in your diary. REVIEWING OUR SCHOOL AND WRITING OUR NEXT STRATEGIC PLAN 2013 is a year of review for Carnegie Primary with our last Strategic Plan written for the years 2010 till 2013. This review will commence in term 3 with us first completing a school self- evaluation. At this time we will look at formal accountability documentation about CPS and seek feedback from staff, parents and students. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on our achievements, our strengths and areas where improvement is needed. On completion of our self-evaluation, an external reviewer will work with us to offer independent and expert advice on our progress. We will then be in a position to develop and write our next Strategic Plan. We are very much looking forward to finding opportunities to obtain feedback from our parent community in relation PUBLICATION No. 10—25/06/2013

FREE TO A GOOD HOME There are a small number of older style children’s videos in our Conference Room that are no longer needed. If anyone still has a use for these please pop in and have a look. These are free to a good home. WORDS OF WISDOM –

People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out but when darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed

only if there is a light from within Linda Jones & Michael McCarthy

Grose Presentations RESILIENCE ROBBERS - Parenting ideas by Michael Grose, Parent Educator All parents have the best of intentions when raising kids. Wanting what is best for kids can cause parents to make decisions that are not

always in their children’s long-‐term best interests. If you buy the line that the promotion of resilience is in the best interests of kids then check out the following common parenting mistakes that reduce children’s resilience. Robber # 1: Fight all their battles for them Nothing wrong with going into bat when kids struggle or meet with difficulty inside or outside school but make sure this is the last resort, not the first option. Resilience notion # 1: Give kids the opportunity to develop their own resourcefulness. Robber # 2: Make their problem, your problem Sometimes parents can take too much responsibility for issues that are really up to children to work out or decide. Here’s a clue if you are wondering what I am talking about: a jumper is something a mother puts on her son when she is cold! Resilience notion # 2: Make their problem, their problem. Robber # 3: Give kids too much voice In this era of giving children a voice it is easy to go overboard and allow them too much of a say in what happens to them. Kids often take the easy option to avoid hard or unpleasant situations. Resilience notion # 3: Make decisions for kids and expect them to adjust and cope. Robber # 4: Put unrealistic or relentless pressure on kids to perform Expectations about success and achievement

are important. Too low and kids will meet them. Too high and kids can give up. Too much and kids can experience anxiety. Resilience notion # 4: Keep expectations in line with children’s abilities and don’t put exces-sive pressure on them. Robber # 5: Let kids give in too easily Resilient learners link success with effort. They don’t give up because they don’t like a teacher

or when confronted with multi-‐step or more complex activities. Similarly they don’t bail out of a sporting term half way through the season because the team is not winning or they are not enjoying it. Resilience notion # 5: Encourage kids to complete what they have started even if the results aren’t perfect. Robber # 6: Neglect to develop independence Don’t wait until they are teenagers to develop the skills of independent living. Start early and promote a broad skill set so that they can look after themselves if you are not around. Resilience notion # 6: Don’t routinely do for kids what they can do for themselves. Robber # 7: Rescue kids from challenging or stretch situations There are many times kids are put in situations that are outside their comfort zones for a time. For instance, giving a talk, singing at the school concert or going on school camp may be challenges for some kids. They are all situations that kids usually cope with so show your confidence in them and skill them up rather than opt for avoidance. Resilience notion # 7: Overcoming challenges enables kids to grow and improve. Sometimes the manageable hardships that children experience such as a friend moving away, not being invited to a party or completing a difficult school project are fabulous learning opportunities.

They help kids to stretch and grow. Dealing with them effectively also teaches kids that they are capable of coping when they meet some of life’s curve balls. And that is a huge lesson to learn at any age. For more ideas subscribe to Happy Kids my weekly email guide at Parentingideas.com.au.

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BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB Isabel L. - Prep A Where’s Wally -The

Wonder Book One Fish Two Fish Red

Fish Blue Fish Daniel M. - 2C Once Upon a Slime Sahil K. - 3B Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rudi H. - 2B The Fantastic Flying

Books of Mr Morris Lessmore

Bella A. - 2B Go Girl - Beach Break Dork Diaries Saskia K. - 1C Another Cool Book of

Jokes Aliens Love Underpants Little Big Feet Charlotte B. - Prep C Smiley’s Lost Laugh Poppy M. - Prep B That’s Not A Daffodil Michael I. - 3B The Legend of the

Golden Snail Harshita M. - 1A Can I Cuddle the Moon? Where’s the Gold? Our Daft Dog Danny Snug as a Hug Thank you for these great books and many happy birthday wishes from all at Carnegie Primary School. NB. I have 2 books that were delivered as birthday books but without identifying labels. If you can help with this please see me. The titles are- Fox in Socks and Possum Magic. Thank you Angela Thompson


STUDENT OF THE WEEK. Assembly Date - 21/06/2013


Ben Prep A

For a “fantastic” effort remembering Number words in Italian.

Bridget Prep A

For being a pleasure to teach every day. I love hearing all your interesting news and stories. You’re a star.

Natasha Prep B

For her excellent effort making new friends. Thank you for being a wonderful member of Prep B.

Jonathon Prep C

For your huge smile and your exuberant energy in all your school work. Keep up the excellent effort.

Oisin Prep D

For being so persistent in his efforts to learn his Oxford words and for showing fantastic resilience even when he gets hurt. I am very impressed.

Annabel 1A

For her insightful comments during class discussions. You are a deep thinker, Annabel.

Jack 1B

For planning and creating a fantastic narrative story. Great imagination!

Aneesh 1C

For showing increased confidence in all areas of your learning. Well done.

Tisha 1C

For being such a helpful and considerate member of 1C. You’re a star.

Charlotte 2A

For her fabulous creative writing skills. You have impressed 2A with your amazing stories.

Alexandra 2B

For a fantastic Shell story. Personal Best writing!

Isabella 2B

For showing great initiative in completing super maths homework. Great fraction work, Bella!

Emily 2C

For being a super sleuth at locating information when reading. Your detective work is amazing. Keep it up, Agent Emily!

Stella 3A

For being such an enthusiastic participant in all areas of her learning. You are a superstar.

Finn 3B

For your considerate and friendly nature in the classroom. You’re such a helpful and generous member of 3B. Thanks for being Awesome You!

Isabelle 3C

For confidently using and explaining strategies for addition and subtraction using mathematical language.

Peter 4A

For his persistent attitude to writing and his fantastic history excursion recount.

Leah 4B

For your fantastic effort at the Cross Country. Congratulations at making the Regionals. Your performance was astounding!

Arts News June 2013 Displays currently showing

at Carnegie Primary School:

Grade 1 ‘Tree’ water colours are on display in the Arts Room and in the Office area. Grade 1 weaving is on display in the Grade 4 stair well. Grade 5 ‘Musicians’ works of art are on display in the Grade 4 stair well and in the Arts

Room. Grade 4 and 5 Dan Morris inspired clay plaques are hanging in the Arts Room.

Grade 2 ‘cake’ paintings inspired by Wayne Thiebaud are hanging in the Grade 4 stair well and in the Arts room. Grade 3 Mondrian art is on display on the Grade 3 stairs.

Prep ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ collages are showing in the Arts Room and the Prep rooms. Come and view the arts works of our talented artists at Carnegie Primary. Everyone is very welcome.

Suzy Bolger Arts Teacher.


MUSIC in the Arts Room!


Portfolio Sharing Afternoon A big THANK YOU to all our special families and friends that came to

our portfolio sharing afternoon last week.

We were so proud to see so many students showing great confidence in

presenting their portfolios. It is obvious that all the students felt a

great sense of pride and empowerment as they lead conversations with

their parents and families.

We know it meant a great deal to our students and community.

The Portfolio Team

Abbey Pomeroy, Dim Budic, Nikki Sommerfeld, Sarah Lockett and

Janette Taylor


Science and Sustainability News

Our Productive Veggie Patch! Last week Sustainability Club harvested a fantastic broccoli crop and enjoyed cooking and eating it with cheesy sauce. I think we have a few new converts to veggie eating!

It is a great idea to grow your own vegetables at home. No chemicals and so fresh! Even better if you make your own super compost like we do. There are lots of web-sites showing you how to make compost. It is healthy and nutritious for your plants and saves valuable organic materials going to landfill. Come and help us make Thai coriander and silverbeet chicken balls this Thursday at lunchtime.

Wildlife Corridor Project Children are continuing to plant indigenous species to enhance biodiversity in our school grounds for the 'Locals Creating Widlife Passages Project'. This project, involving over 20 habitat sites in Glen Eira, Kingston and Bayside municipalities,recently won a 2013 United Nations Australia World Environment Day Award. Two thousand indigenous plants have been planted which is of great benefit to local wildlife. Congratulations to Bentleigh West Primary School and CERES for developing and overseeing the Project. Mrs Knight.


Grade 3/4 Inquiry Learning Excursion

On Wednesday June 12th and Friday June 14th the Grade 3 and 4 students went on their first excursion this year to the Ian Potter Centre and the Immigration Museum. This was to further deepen our understandings and knowledge for our inquiry learning this term about Australian history. At the Ian Potter Centre we spent time exploring the Indigenous gallery to gain a better knowledge of how art can tell stories and share history. Then at the Immigration museum we got our own suitcase and investigated the many reasons people have journeyed to Australia. Even though the weather was a bit gloomy we all had a fantastic time! Here are some of the highlights:

Written by Kate S, Sahil K, Jasmin K and Nicky M

Tony 4A – “I really liked the

Aboriginal paintings.”

Michael 3B – “It was

terrific getting the train

into the city.”

Arhan 3C – ‘I enjoyed sketching the

paintings at the Ian Potter Centre.”

Gayathri 4B – “The ship at the

Immigration Museum was

really cool.”

Charlie 3A – “It was all

fantastic! I especially liked

the suitcases we got at the

Immigration Museum.”


Chess Club Term 3, 2013

Playing Chess helps students achieve many learning outcomes faster and more effectively.

Put simply; CHESS HELPS KIDS BECOME SMARTER!

It was great to see the enthusiasm of the chess club members

every Tuesday throughout Term 2. Hopefully in Term 3 all mem-bers will be back to further improve their game as well as wel-

coming some new members!

This letter is to be filled out and returned if you are SERIOUSLY INTERESTED

in joining chess club for the whole of Term 3. It is important that we have an indication of numbers so that we

can book the appropriate number of coaches for the job.

Chess Club will be held for 9 weeks. The estimated cost will be $90 per child. This amount will be confirmed once numbers are known.

Please return this notice before the end of Term 2 to help secure

your position in the club.

CHESS CLUB INTEREST FORM TERM 3, 2013 My child ________________________in year____ A B C D is keen to participate in the lunchtime chess club for Term 3 between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Tuesdays. Parent Signature: _________________________________


COOKBOOK THANK-YOU

A big thank-you to everyone who contributed recipes to our school cookbook, your

kids will love seeing your name in the book. We had a wonderful response and should

have a book with over 150 recipes.

Order forms for cookbook sales will come out in the first week of next term.

Advertisers Still Wanted

We are also looking for businesses to advertise in our cookbook. There are different

size advertising packages you can choose from at very reasonable rates. For more

information please contact Simone Anderson (Mum of Tom Grade1 and Lucy Grade

3) Ph: 0411 658 378.; [email protected]

TERM 3 PREVIEW

Term 3 is shaping up to be full of exciting PFA happenings! Following on from the

success of last year we will once again be doing “Hot Chocolate Wednesdays”

starting in week 2 of the term. The children can bring in a plastic cup and buy a hot

chocolate after their lunch on a Wednesday.

There will also be a Student “Pyjama Party” Disco which is bound to be just as much

fun as last year’s Halloween disco! This will be in early September.

Early term 3 we will be running a Bakers Delight Raffle where you will have the chance

to win one of 6 $100 vouchers for Bakers Delight Carnegie. Further details will be out

early in the term.

We are also currently finalising details for a “grown-ups” social/Auction night which

will most likely be held in early term 4. We are aiming for this to also be a celebration

for the school’s 125th year.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and we’ll see you in Term 3!

Leesa Needham Lisa Anastopoulos

Ph: 0408 556 669 Ph: 0412 647 730

[email protected]

PFA Update — 26th June, 2013


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Opening Hours: Before School Care 7am-8.45am

After School Care 3.30pm-6.30pm

Vacation Care 7am-6pm

Contact Information: For bookings ring Vicky (co-ordinator) on 0402 043 810

For accounts or queries/concerns about the program ring:-

Sally (Area Manager) on 0402 347 432.

Or email [email protected]

Website: www.ylv.com.au

Use the company’s website to download enrolment/booking forms

After School Care News:

The July Holiday Program is just around the corner. If you are intending on utilizing

the program, you will need to fill out a booking form and forward to the service ASAP.

Booking forms can be collected from the service or downloaded via our website:

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The excursions to the movies and bowling are filling up fast. To avoid disappointment

please advise the co-ordinator that you will be using these days by the end of term.

Cost per day for the holidays is $45 plus an additional cost if attending an incursion/

excursion. The additional cost is stated on the program.

For the day you will need to provide morning/afternoon tea, lunch, and a refillable

water bottle.

Last day of term is Friday 28th of June of the earlier time of 2.30pm. The service will

be running at this earlier time to accommodate the school’s early finish. Cost for the

afternoon is $18

OSHC TEAM

Youth Leadership Victoria Carnegie Primary School OSHC

Prices for the Program

Before School Care After School Care

Permanent Booking: $11.50 Permanent Booking: $14

Casual Booking: $12.50 Casual Booking: $15


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Come And Ride

The Yarra Valley Railway

These School Holidays!

Enjoy a Ride on our Walker Railmotor though the historic tunnel

We operate Wednesday and Sunday throughout the school holidays

Rides depart Healesville station hourly 10am to 4pm

For more information visit our website at www.yvr.com.au

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