HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOUIS STREET HEATHMONT

Telephone 9729 5439 Fax 9720 4187 Email heathmont.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Internet Web Site http://www.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au/

Issue 9 Fortnight ending

June 14th , 2013

LOOKING AHEAD

Mondays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Uniform Stall open in the gym 3.15pm – 3.45pm

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.40am-9am

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.45am -9.15am

JUNE

Monday 10th

QUEENS BIRTHDAY

Tuesday 11th

WHOLE SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY DAY

Wednesday 12th

Prep visit to Heathmont shops

Wednesday 12th

CSIRO Natural Disaster Incursion

Thursday 13th

Level 4 Excursion to Warburton

Monday 17th

Level 2 Science works Excursion

Friday 28th

END OF TERM 2 (2.30PM DISMISSAL)

AIM HIGH @ HEPSDear parents,

HEALTHY RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER

Please consider the ‘Dog’ rule at HEPS ensuring that our parents and students

feel safe in the school grounds at all times. You may trust your dog and

appreciate that he/she is friendly but other people may be naturally scared or

not partial to dogs. As a community we have agreed that dogs would only

congregate on the asphalted area alongside the gym and certainly away from

doorways of classrooms. It would be appreciated if this agreement would be respected as some students

are still intimidated by the dogs and some of our parents are still expressing their concern about dogs

being too close to the doorway of classrooms. All of our students and their parents have the right to feel

safe; and being a school, students have priority in the school grounds.

Also just a reminder whether you are in the school grounds, crossing roads or parking cars to show each

other consideration and patience. We pride ourselves on being a caring and considerate community; we

certainly impart those values to our students and it would be reinforcing for them to see this behaviour

modelled by the adults.

REPORTS, PORTFOLIOS AND INTERVIEWS

Reports will be distributed to your child/children on Friday 21st June. Remember

that these reports are in the format mandated by the Department of Education and

Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and we cannot deviate from this format.

As we are currently in a transition period between VELS (Victorian Essential

Learning Standards) and the Australian Curriculum, this semester your child will

only receive a rating and associated ‘dot’ for English and Mathematics; an

achievement grade as well as a representation of six months progress will be available at the end of the

year. We continue to complement these reports with Parent/Teacher interviews and a Portfolio which

will be distributed on Friday 28th

June. As always, I remind you that the indicators of Work Habits that

is, your child’s ‘Effort’ and ‘Class Behaviour’ should be the areas upon which you place the greatest

value. We encourage all our students to actively engage in their learning and perform at their very best!

Parent/Teacher interviews will commence on Monday 24th

and continue throughout the week; I trust you

have registered your preference of time and date with your child’s teacher to further clarify the progress

of your child and understand the obligations of our three way partnership in learning for the following

semester.

CONGRATULATIONS MRS LATU

Congratulations to Kate and James Latu as they have another son, Daniel, who was born on

Friday. Both Kate and Daniel are well and we wish them good health and happiness in their

newly extended family.

PREP ORIENTATION

Our P rep Orientation program has been finalized and will commence early in Term Three This program

invites our pre-schoolers to participate in primary school activities so that they can familiarise themselves

with the personalities at HEPS as well as the grounds and facilities. This proves to be

valuable in preparing the little ones for school in the following year, removing some of the

mystery and potential fears of school. If you have a child or know of a child that should

commence primary school next year and hasn’t yet been enrolled would you please contact

the school. Being able to finalise numbers by the end of Term Two helps us plan more

effectively for 2014 as well as include all potential prep students in our supportive

‘transition’ program.

UNIFORM SHOP

You should find the flyer advertising the new PSW Uniform Shop attached to the

Newsletter. The shop will be selling HEPS uniform commencing Tuesday 18th

June; the

Uniform Price List is included. The HEPS uniform shop will have a ‘quick sale’ sometime

next week once we have adjusted the prices and arranged a selling point; a notice will be

sent home alerting you to the available stock and the associated prices. We look forward to

a supportive and positive relationship with PSW Quality Apparel and trust that you find the

new shop convenient.

The 2013 Woolworths Earn and Learn Program has now ended

As you know, our school has been participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. The program

has now finished for this year, so a big thanks to everyone who supported our school. We’re now at the

important stage of the program where Points Sheets are collected and lodged as our

Earn & Learn claim. We will then be able to get new educational equipment for our

school. The more we collect, the more we can redeem. So this week please send in

your Woolworths Earn & Learn Points Sheets and any loose Earn & Learn Points

Stickers you may have. Remember to check your handbag, the car glove box or they

may be stuck on the fridge. Every little bit helps. Thanks again for all your support!

END OF TERM IS FAST APPROACHING

Just a reminder that Friday 28th

June is the last school day in term two. The children will be allowed to

commence their end of term break at 2.30pm after a short assembly at the front of the school. Now is a

good time to visit the ‘Lost Property’ area near level 2 and collect those school uniform items for a wash

and iron in readiness for term three.

Kind regards,

Kitty Allard.

Principal.

From Mrs. Finighan

Assistant Principal What’s News?

Wellbeing at HEPS

Sustainability Day a Great Success! Tuesday was a fantastic whole school event focussing on sustainability and the environment.

Congratulations to Sue Fraser and her team for the inspiration and hard work that made it a terrific day of

learning, sharing and fun! Also congrats to our School Captains and House Captains who were the teachers

for the planting activity that included making a biodegradable pot out of newspaper and planting succulent

cuttings. I have heard they were wonderful ambassadors for sustainability and great teachers!

FACILITIES AND GROUNDS… Thank you to the parents who have expressed interest in our Facilities and Grounds Committee. The next

meeting is 6.30pm on Monday June 24th

in the new kitchen / technology room. We meet once a month,

and plan maintenance and improvements to our school. If you are interested in joining us, either give me

a call at the office, or come along to our meeting!

WORKING BEE- Thank you to the families who attended the wet working bee a fortnight ago!

Although it was a wash-out, there was an amazing amount of work done! Thank you from us all !!!

SCRAP METAL FUNDRAISING DRIVE - Thanks to everyone who joined in and made this a great success. The ‘Recycle Queen’ Lee-anne from

Eco-Waste Recycling will be along on Friday to present a cheque to HEPS at the morning assembly. We

appreciate their support and thank them for the opportunity to be a part of this fundraising and

sustainability event.

Swimming for Year 4, 5 and 6 Scheduled for Wed 14th August to Friday 23rd August

Swimming notices will go out to students from Year 4, 5 and 6 on

Thursday 13 June. It is essential that we have either the permission slip or the

non-permission slip returned for each child.

Payment details are also outlined on the swimming notice.

We hope all children will attend this worthwhile program. Take care all and have fun, Mrs Fin

RAFFLE TICKETS

The raffle tickets are $1.00 each and we

would like to have the money and ticket stubs returned

to the school office no later than Monday, 17th

June.

“TOGETHERNESS” …………........

RESPONSIBILITY........................

As I spend time with children all around our

school, I am becoming aware of the importance

of “”TOGETHERNESS””, despite how

different we are:

Some of us are loud

Some of us are quiet

Some of us like to hang out with just one friend

Some of us love a crowd

Some of us are relaxed

Some of us are anxious

Some of us are leaders

Some of us are followers..................

And yet despite everyone being different,

WE REALLY NEED ONE ANOTHER

WHY?

Being around others who are different:

1. teaches us that it is healthy and good that people are different

2.encourages us to be understanding when they are not like us.

3.helps us to respect their different ways when they are different

from our ways.

4.stretches our ability to include others

5. teaches us a lot about others.

6. makes our lives richer and more stimulating

7. gives greater colour to our lives and others!!

WE REALLY NEED OTHERS AROUND US WHO ARE DIFFERENT, TO

HELP US BE A GREAT TEAM AT HEPS AND OUTSIDE!

Libby Chaplain.

TOGETHERNESS

SPORT UPDATE: It was a beautiful day at Domeney Reserve in Park Orchards for the

Ringwood District Cross Country. HEPS had a total of 46 students from

grade 3 to 6 competing against the other schools. Our amazing team was

made up of; Maddy, Abbey, Breanna, Emily, Becky, Xavier, Max, Chris,

Samuel, Logan, Damon, Aidan, Daniel, Lucas, Kaylee, Charli, Skyla, Lauren, Holly, Kerith,

Cheyanne, Sam, Ranakye, Zach, Lane, Luca, Lachlan, Brodie, Molly, Madeline, Ella,

Catherine, Natalie, Ebony, Bella, Steph, Paul, Jay, Nick, Ethan, Liam, Ben, Thomas,

William, Jack and Casey!

Everyone did a fantastic job in their race and represented our school fabulously.

Students that placed in the top 10 at District proceed to Division at Yarra Glenn on the

11th June, 2013. Special congratulations to Xavier, Max, Maddy, Abbey, Kaylee and Molly

as they have made it to the next level.

Good luck and HEPS is very proud of all of you!

HEPS is selling the Entertainment Book

again this year and will be available for

purchase at the school office. Please click on

the link below to look through the virtual

book. Great value at $65.00 with $13.00

towards school fundraising. http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/about/Tell-me-More/Melbourne

GAMES CLUBS! We are planning to start two games clubs this term.

Prep to 2 games club and a Year 3-6 games club.

DONATIONS…

We are wondering if anyone in our school community has games at home that are no longer in use that could be donated to the games

clubs?

Please drop your games into the office and we promise they will be enjoyed by the HEPS children! Thank you to the Mullenger family

for their wonderful donations.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE YOUR TIME?

The games clubs will run between 1.40-2.30pm, during lunchtime. (Days yet to be decided)

A HEPS staff member will supervise the club, however, it is always great to have friendly, caring adults to help the children learn new

games and get along with each other.

If you are interested in coming along to assist children in games club, please contact me at the office.

Thanks!

Chris Finighan

Student Wellbeing

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Sustainability Day 2013 Thanks to the wonderful team of students, staff and parents

at HEPS, Sustainability Day 2013 was a huge success. Our

launch was held in the gym and Circus Sustainability kept us

laughing and thinking about sustainable actions we can all

take to keep our planet and ourselves happy. Students mixed

in multi-age groups, rekindling

friendships across the school

and giving children the chance

to meet and work with other

student and staff. Children then

up-cycled T-shirsts, cooked

soup from the food that would

normally be thrown away, created art from environmental objects and used old newspapers to make pots

for a succulent plant. (If you are wondering what we are going to do with the bottles, stay tuned!)

Thanks to all those who donated plants, especially Garden Lovers, and to our local supermarkets; Aldi,

Coles and Woolworths in Bayswater for donating

ingredients for our delicious soup. Special thanks to our

cheerful and willing parent helpers, our specialist

teachers for organising the stimulating activities and our

ever faithful aides who always go the extra mile to help

out with all school activities. What a fabulous day we all

had!

PAYMENTS

We would like to remind parents that

payments should be made via your child’s

classroom. This also promotes your child’s

sense of responsibility. Naturally if you

require EFT payments via a pin you are most

welcome to come to the office.

THEY’RE CALLING ON YOU

RECYCLE YOUR MOBILE PHONE TODAY AND HELP GORILLAS IN THE

WILD

Donate your unwanted mobile phone during Sustainability Week to help

save gorillas.

Recycle your phone helps to lessen the demand for coltan, a metal mined

within gorilla habitat.

Next time your phone rings let that be a reminder that ‘they’re calling on

you’!

Recycle your phone today!

Funds raised from recycling your phone will be donated by Zoos Victoria

to support primate conservation.

A box will be placed in the HEPS foyer to collect you donations

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

ELOISE 1/2A

For always being enthusiastic and a great helper in both

Japanese class and Japanese club!!

BRIDGITTE PREP B

Being so clever when you are writing. I love the way

you are trying to sound out the words.

SAMUEL 3B

For your hardworking attitude this week and your

beautiful manners. You’re a superstar!

MADDI 4B

For being a reliable and responsible class member. It is

lovely to see the time and dedication you put in to

achieve your best.

JASMIN 4B

For putting such amazing effort and care during our

handwriting session. Aim for that high standard all the

time!

JENNIFER 12/C

For amazing effort you have put into your presentation

well done Jennifer!

LUCY 1/2F

For your kind and giving hearts to social service.

You’re an inspiration!

RILEY 1/2E

Being a totally amazing student. You try so hard with

everything you do. Excellent work Riley! Cool

Bananas!!

OSCAR 1/2G

For being an all-round champion in the classroom. You

always put so much effort into everything you do – what

a legend!

EVELYN 1/2B

For working hard to ensure she always reads with

expression. It is so lovely to listen to your reading

Evelyn!

ZAIDEN PREP B

Thank you Zaiden for being a wonderful parent helper!

You assisted our literacy groups to run really smoothly.

OLIVER PEP B

Thank you for being a wonderful parent helper! Yu

made our literacy groups run really smoothly Ollie!

TAHLIA 1/2G

For being an amazing skipper in P.E. this week. You

did such a great job at helping others in class!

THE EXCELLENT 3B

For your great behaviour on the excursion to Warburton.

I wish I could have enjoyed it with you!

HENRY 1/2B

For demonstrating respectful listening, completing his

work with care and being an enthusiastic participant in

everything we’ve done this week. Great stuff Henry.

ETHAN 1/2C

For working hard to develop your writing and reading

skills. Keep up the great work.

ASHTON 1/2D

For sacrificing your art smock so a member of our class

felt comfortable painting. Even if it meant you had to

wear one with a fairy on it!

REBECCA 1/2E

Always trying your absolute best. Your school work is

wonderful and you are such a good friend to everyone.

Cool Bananas!

MOLLY 4B

For your positive attitude in all our recent assessment

tasks and portfolio activities. You are an outstanding

role model for your classmates.

LACHLAN 4B

For the exceptional effort you are putting in to your

‘Australia Our Land’ project. Your hardworking

attitude is beautiful to see.

BRAYDEN 1/2G

For being so amazingly clever about all things money.

You are a superstar counter, Brayden!

TALIA 1/2F

For showing such fantastic resilience all week. Keep up

the amazing attitude darling!

SAMUEL 6B

Great work in our writing sessions. Keep up the

excellent effort.

BELLA 5A

For working extremely hard this week in all areas of the

classroom-especially our Natural Disaster Projects. Go

Bella!

3C

For a wonderful day in Warburton and for braving the

wind and cold at the top of Mount Donna Buang. You

are to be congratulated on your enthusiasm, interest and

behaviour.

LEARN THE CELLO Lessons are available at school on Thursday Mornings.

All enquiries to Mrs. Anne LAcey

9754 3744

CANTEEN

KEEP WARM IN WINTER

TOAST 30cents

WARM MILO 60cents

CHOC MUD MUFFINS WILL NO

LONGER BE AVAILABLE

CANTEEN ROSTER

Canteen Manager Vicki Allan

Disclaimer: Heathmont East Primary School does not necessarily endorse the products in this newsletter and parents are at liberty to make their own choices.

WE

Wednesday June 12th

Gillian Szeg

Friday June 14th

Liz Perry

Justine Olsen

Monday June 17th

Kerryn Hughes

Wednesday June 19th

Georgina Van

Stekelenberg

Friday June 21st Cathy Davidson

Sue Tilbrook

Monday June 24th

Kellie Marshall

Wednesday June 26th

Marni Cousins

Friday June 28th

Nicky Marron

THANK-YOU FOR

YOURCONTINUED

SUPPORT.

When you purchase goods at Bayswater Good Guys please ask the Good Guys in Bayswater for a reward voucher so that HEPS can redeem Bayswater Bucks. Please forward to the school office. Thank you.

For your convenience we would like to remind you that payments for excursions,

swimming and other school activities can be made directly via the school’s bank account.

ACCOUNT NAME: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063 – 191

ACCOUNT NO: 1003 9330

Please ensure the family name and excursion details are noted on the payment.

PAVER FORMS are available at the office $27.00, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Please collect a template

Join our School Rewards Program and every

time a student, family or staff member

purchases a pair of shoes from the Athlete’s

foot stores, $5.00 goes back to our school in

the form of sports uniforms and equipment.

Carnival Rides Wristband Pre Purchase or Layby

To receive the Pre Purchase discount offers please complete the form below and return to

the office with your lay by deposit or full payment no later than Friday 25th

October 2013

Family

Name:

Contact

Number:

Eldest Child

Name:

Grade:

Date Opened:

Wristband A: $23.00 each or $28.00 on Carnival day – Full access to all rides.

Wristband B: $15.00 each or $20.00 on Carnival day – Limited access to junior rides only.

Child’s Name Please tick for

Wristband A ($23)

Please tick for

Wristband B ($15)

Amount Paid

Today

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Payments can also be made as a direct debit into the school account. Our account details are as follows:

Account Name: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063-191

Account Number: 1003 9330

Please ensure that your family name and “wristbands” is noted with your payment when paying by direct

debit.

Angry Bird Slap Bands are only available with pre-purchased Carnival Ride Wristbands that have been paid in

full.

Pre Purchase Ride Wristbands and Angry Bird Slap Bands will be available for collection between 3.45pm –

4.15pm Friday 8 November 2013 or from 11.30am on Carnival Day.

Pre Purchase discount offer closes at 3.30pm Friday 25th October 2013

Office use only:

Number of

Wristbands:

Number of Angry

Birds Slap Bands: Collected:

If you wish to pay by credit card, please complete the following section and return to the office.

Please find

enclosed: $ being payment in full / deposit (please circle) for Ride Wristband/s

Cardholders

Name: Expiry

Date: /

Cardholders

Signature:

Signed:

/

/2013

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