NEWSLETTER N0.26

DIARY DATES

Thursday 1st September Grade 5 - CERES Community

Environment Park

Father‟s Day Stall

Monday 19th September Film Festival

Wednesday 21st September Clover Cottage Dinner

Prep Life Education Visit

Thursday 22nd September Pie Drive Pick Up

1ST SEPTEMBER 2011

NOTICES DUE BACK BY

Friday 9th September J-Rock Performance Tickets

Prep Life Education Visit

Wednesday 14th September Clover Cottage

Dinner

Thursday 15th September Pie Drive

BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198

E-mail: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Visit our Websites : http:// www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au,

Camp Australia/Out of School Hours Care: 9769 8251

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT BEHAVIOURAL

OPTOMETRY Recently we had the privilege of

having Norman Russo, Russo &

Associates Optometry provide a

presentation to staff as part of our

professional development program

for this year. Norman‟s presentation

was one of the most enlightening

educational presentations I have

witnessed in many a long time. In

little more than an hour Norman

explained the visual challenges that a

significant number of children face –

challenges that often impact

negatively on their learning.

At the core of his presentation the

following passage explains a lot:

“Many children have a visual

problem which significantly limits

present performance and could

limit future potentials, and yet

they have no eye problem. They

have healthy eyes internally and

externally, no optical defects and

have clear sight at six metres

(100% or 6/6 visual acuity), yet

they are unable to effectively

control and use their system to

obtain “meaning” from the

environment.”

Reading is an important skill that

underpins a great deal of learning. As

Norman pointed out, he has never

met a child who is a poor reader

who is so by deliberate choice. For

these children, reading is a painful

chore, yet too often we make the

child read more to overcome this

difficulty, with little improvement. In

other words, more of the same

doesn‟t work, unless children are not

reading enough in the first place.

Instead of banging our heads against

the wall, the field of behavioural

optometry offers alternative

strategies that often work. Reading is

inextricably linked to visual skills and

explanations for poor reading are

more complex than children simply

having a technical visual problem or

having a fundamental lack of reading

ability.

Credible research evidence indicates

that there are a range of strategies

that can be utilised to improve what

is called a child‟s “visual

performance”, thereby enabling the

child to learn better at school.

We are hoping to have Norman

present his message to parents at

school forums in the future. In the

meantime, he does have a website

that you can visit for more detailed

information. It is:

www.russooptometry.com.au or

phone him at 9792 3077

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) Q. Will we be using the new

BER building this year?

A.No. We will be using the time

available in term 4 after the building

is completed to ensure that we have

the building properly furnished and

set out in the way that we wish to

use it next year. It would be too

disruptive to relocate grades and our

library for one term.

QUOTABLE QUOTE ‘Praise has a price – it has to be earned’

HENRY GROSSEK

Enrolments for 2012 are now being accepted!

Enrolment forms are available from the school office. Original birth certificates

CANTEEN IS CLOSED ON TUESDAYS

ENROLMENTS AND

TRANSFERS FOR 2012 Thank you to families who have

responded to our letter seeking

information regarding students

who may be transferring out of

Berwick Lodge at the

end of 2011. It is

important for all

families to return

these letters

indicating their

intentions, even if your child is

continuing at our school next year.

This information is vital to our

planning processes for 2012.

Families are also reminded of the

need to enrol students who will be

commencing school in Prep for

2012. Enrolment forms are

available from the office.

YEAR 5 AND 6 FILM

FESTIVAL and J-ROCK

PERFORMANCE Tickets are now on sale for the

Year 5 and 6 Film Festival and

J-Rock Performance. This special

event will take place on Monday

19th September 2011 and will be

held at the Drum Theatre in

Dandenong. Tickets are priced at

$10.00 for primary school aged

students and younger, $12.00 for

concession card holders, and

$16.00 for adults and secondary

school students. Tickets may be

purchased by either;

phoning the theatre

directly on (03)9771

6666 and paying by

eftpos or credit

card, personally

attending the theatre, or, by

ordering over the internet

(http://www.drumtheatre.com.au/)

and following the links. Tickets

can be posted to your home

address without additional cost,

or, you can pick them up from the

theatre. Should you have any

queries about the Film Festival

please contact Mr Paul Whitehead

in Room 24.

BELEZA UNIFORM SALE We have received information

from Beleza, the supplier of our

school uniforms that they are

having a sale this

week. Until

Saturday 3rd

September 2011

families can

receive 20% off

the normal retail

price with the purchase of any

Berwick Lodge Primary School

uniform item. Beleza has several

outlets, the closest is the Hallam

store located at Shop 7 151-159

Princes Highway, Hallam. They can

be contacted on 9702 3181.

FROM 5th SEPTEMBER,

2011 THINGS TO

REMEMBER: UV levels are on the rise again so

September is the time to grab

your sun protection gear. When

UV levels reach 3 and above, sun

protection is needed because the

sun can start to damage skin and

eyes and lead to skin cancer.

Use a combination of the following

five sun protection measures.

1. SLIP on clothing that covers as

much skin as possible (no singlet

tops)

2. SLOP on SPF30+ broad

spectrum sun screen and reapply

when going outdoors

3. SLAP on a broad brimmed hat

that shades the head, neck, face

and ears

4. SEEK shade

5. SLIDE on some wrap-around

sunglasses

Be especially careful during the

middle part of the day (between

10:00AM – 2:00PM or

11:00AM – 3:00PM daylight saving

time) when the UV rays are most

intense.

CONGRATULATIONS -

NATALIE Recently some of our students

entered an art competition for

Chemart Chemist. More than 100

entries were received across the

state. The children were asked to

create an artwork based on the

theme of „wellbeing‟ with 12

entries to be chosen to create the

Chemist 2012 Calendar.

Congratulations to Natalie 5W

who created a beautiful

watercolour depicting „feeling

good, feeling healthy, feeling

happy‟. Natalie‟s successful entry

has been chosen for the May page

and she wins $1000 for our

school. Well done Natalie; we are

very proud of your effort.

LYNNE BRENNER AND

DEBBIE CUSACK

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ REPORT

HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER?

Please ensure you let the school office know if you have changed ad-

dress or updated mobile phones with new numbers.

This information alleviates stressful situations on students when they

are ill and we cannot contact parents

SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Welcome everyone to my School Council President‟s Report.

SCHOOL COUNCILLOR PROFILES

This week I would like to introduce Lesley Lees, one of our new parent representatives and Sue Naismith, one of DEECD

representatives and Grade 6 teacher.

Lesley Lees: Hi Everyone! My name is Lesley Lees, and I have been part of School Council since the beginning of this year.

I have been asked to tell you all a little bit about myself, so here goes: I grew up in the Springvale area, and moved to

Hampton Park when I married my husband Michael, in 1991. Since then we have had three wonderful children, Ben (17), Josh

(14) and Chloe (8). Although I am a qualified accountant, I have put my career aside for the moment, so that I have the time

required to raise my children. I work part-time at Case Victoria in Dandenong, doing accounts and administration. I don‟t

get a lot of spare time for hobbies, but I do love spending time with my friends, music, dancing and even

karaoke on the rare occasion (did I just admit that in the newsletter??). I have been involved with Berwick

Lodge since my eldest son started here in Grade 2 in 2001. I could not have asked for a better primary

school experience for my children, and will be very sad when my youngest child finishes at the school in

2014. Please do not hesitate to contact myself, or any of the other school council members, if you have any

questions or comments you would like to discuss.

Sue Naismith: I‟ve been at Berwick Lodge P.S for just over 20 years now and I can honestly say I have enjoyed every one of

those years! Although I am currently teaching in the senior grades I have taught in all areas of the school and even spent time

as the Library teacher when the school first opened. My passion is to contribute to the education and development of all of

our children in a positive and encouraging way. Outside of school I have a wonderful family and we love to enjoy the

outdoors life. We have travelled to many places all over Australia in our caravan and love to stop and enjoy the scenery of

our great country. I also love to garden and spend time fishing when the weather is kind to us!

PRINCIPAL’S DAY

This Friday 2nd September 2011, is the annual VPA Principal‟s Day. On behalf of our School Council and our school

community I would like to thank our Principal Class Team (Henry Grossek, Lynne Brenner and Debbie Cusack) for all their

hard work, dedication, time and effort they put in to making Berwick Lodge Primary School the great school we all recognize

it is. If you see one of the team on Friday, please stop and wish them a “Happy Principal‟s Day” to let them know the work

they do is appreciated.

FATHER’S DAY STALL

Today I assisted at our annual Father‟s Day Stall and I would like to congratulate the PFA on a very well

organized morning. It was a great to see our students choosing gifts for their Dad, Grandad or

Great-Grandad. Thank you to the PFA for running this stall and providing this service to our school. I

would also like to wish all our Dads, Grandads and Greatdads a very Happy Father‟s Day. I hope you have

a great Sunday!

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly via the school office or you can email me on norton.jodie.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

Jodie Norton School Council President

SCHOOL COUNCIL DIRECTORY

President: Jodie Norton Principal: Henry Grossek

Vice-President: Michelle Sarjeant DEECD Members: Lynne Brenner

Minute Secretary: Lois Smethurst Sue Naismith

Correspondence Sec.: Michael Tabone

Parent Members: Prashad Sujenthiran PFA Co-Optee:

Samantha Cline

Craig Benedick

Carolyn Mehr

Lesley Lees

Hayley PL

Olivia PM

Stevan PL

SCHOOL AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received awards over the

last week:

BOOK CHARACTER DRESS UP DAY

To celebrate Book Week (20th-26th August 2011) and Literacy Week (29th August-

4th September 2011) we are having a dress-up day.

On Friday 2nd September 2011 all the students at Berwick Lodge Primary School

are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.

Students are asked to bring a gold coin to help raise money for our 2 Asian schools in

Cambodia and Laos. At the moment these children only have one A5 notebook to

record all their learning for the whole year. It would be nice to think we could provide

them with some much-needed books.

Weather permitting; a whole school buddy lunch will take place on the basketball courts to showcase

everyone‟s effort.

There will be a „Smiggle‟ prize awarded to the best-dressed student in each grade!

Happy costume designing,

Miss Sarah Vine

Chloe PW

Chloe PL

Emily PC

Darcy PC Caleb PW

2011 Premier’s Reading Challenge

Congratulations to all students participating in this year‟s

challenge. It is great to see so many

enthusiastic readers eagerly borrowing books from the

recommended booklists.

Don‟t forget to let your teachers know when you have

completed a book so it can be verified on the Premier‟s

Reading Challenge website by a coordinator. All books

must be entered online and verified by

Friday 16th September 2011.

Congratulations to the following students

who have completed the 2011 Premier’s

Reading Challenge.

All of Grade 1C students

Nick 3B

Chloe R 6N

Happy Reading!

Bernadette Kelly

Chemmart 2012 Calendar School Art Project Update Finally the results are in ...

During Term 3, the students in year 3-6 completed an A3 landscape 2D art work with the view of entering it into the Chemmart 2012 Calendar Competition. The theme of the work was „Wellbeing‟-

in terms of „feeling good, feeling happy, and feeling healthy‟. Huge congratulations to all of the students for submitting their amazing entries into the Calendar competition. You all did a wonderful job!! Mrs Zammit and Mrs McLeod are very proud of you all!!

We are thrilled to announce that Natalie M in 5H, has been short listed and consequently selected by a panel of judges to be on the month of May page of the calendar. Our school has won $1000 as prize money for this selection !!!

Over 1000 entries were received by the judges and with only 12 prizes being awarded all up, we are very excited to have been chosen as a winning school.

All entries submitted from our school will be on display at the Chemmart Casey Central store (dates to be confirmed shortly). Calendars will also be available in the near future.

With thanks and congratulations,

Mrs Zammit and Mrs McLeod

Visual Arts

Phys Ed News

District Athletics:

Congratulations to all Berwick Lodge Primary School students who

represented our school in the Edwin Flack District athletics competition,

held at Ross Reserve on Tuesday 30th August 2011. Every member of

the team gave their all in beautiful conditions against the best athletes

from the six other schools in our district. Special mention goes to the

following students for winning medals in their events:

Boys –

Kyle Nunn (Gold in long jump, bronze in 100m sprint)

Jake Mitreski (Gold in 800m and long jump)

Matt Van Der Ark (Gold in 1500m, bronze in 800m)

Sean Weerakoon (Silver in hurdles)

Brodie Taylor (Silver in high jump, bronze in discus)

Jake Stuart (Silver in discus)

Clayton Taylor (Silver in triple jump)

Dion Rosario (Bronze in 100m sprint)

Blake Chick (Silver in high jump, bronze in 200m)

Sam Newcombe (Bronze in triple jump)

Girls –

Olivia Neligan (Gold in long jump)

Zoe Hemingway (Gold in shot put, silver in long jump)

Steph Ketawalage (Gold in discus, silver in shot put)

Monique Grech (silver in 1500m)

Grace Phouthasenh (Silver in hurdles and high jump)

Lilli Anderson (Silver in discus, bronze in 1500m)

Bela Jordan (Bronze in hurdles)

Jessica Makeham (Bronze in high jump)

Bryanna Sillekens (Bronze in long jump)

Kayla H, Stephanie K, Bryanna S, Anastasia C (Bronze in relay)

Good luck to Lilli A, Grace P, Steph K, Olivia N, Zoe H, Kyle N, Jake M, Matt V and Sean W who all

qualified for the regional athletics championships on Tuesday 11th October 2011 .

Hooptime news!

Congratulations to all students who participated in the 5/6 senior Hooptime tournament on the

Monday 22nd August 2011. A great day was had by all!

The 3/4 junior boys and girls ALL-STAR teams have qualified for the regional finals. The date has been

announced as Thursday the 13th October 2011. Good luck guys!!

Junior School Council News...

Dear Parents,

As part of our fundraising efforts for our Sponsor Children, Pheear and Oshdi, we have registered with Pauls Collect a Cap.

Each specially marked milk bottle cap donated earns our School 10c.

We are hoping to raise as much money as possible to enable us to help Pheear, Oshdi and their communities in Cambodia

and Sri Lanka.

The money we raise helps their community to provide education and school supplies, training in farming skills, medical check

-ups and supplies, building materials for new classrooms and clean, safe drinking water.

The caps can be placed in the marked collection bin outside Mrs Cusack‟s office.

Thank you for your support

Vanessa Stevens and Lianne Morgan

On behalf of the Junior School Council

SCHOOL BANKING Due to popular demand, the “Pat The Dog”

money box is currently unavailable. The

Commonwealth Bank will be sending all back

orders to the school as soon as they are available.

2nd INSTALMENT EMA CHEQUES

ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR

COLLECTION FROM THE OFFICE. Please bring photo ID with you when

collecting your cheque.

This week is National Literacy and Numeracy Week

(NLNW) NLNW represents a collaborative approach by all Governments and school communities to

highlight the importance of literacy and numeracy skills for all children and young people, with a

focus on school-aged children.

NLNW gives schools the opportunity to get involved in a range of literacy and numeracy activities. The Week aims to

recognise locally the achievements of students and the work of teachers, parents and members of the

community who support young people to develop stronger literacy and numeracy skills.

What’s Happening at Berwick Lodge?

Throughout the week classes will be continuing the wonderful programs they offer however there will be a

strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy. They will have access to Mathletics and Spellodrome websites

and have opportunities to participate in the Australian Mathematics Challenge and the Australian Spelling

Challenge.

The Prep team will be using big books to integrate numeracy activities into their literacy

sessions. Students will be using a new online resource which links literacy and numeracy. They will share a

book with their buddies on Thursday to celebrate National Literacy Day.

Grade 1 and 2 students will be having a Fairy Tale focus throughout the week. Teachers will be developing

literacy and numeracy activities based around fairy tales. Students will have access to Mathletics and

Spellodrome for use both at school and home. They will be encouraged to bring a favourite book to share

with their buddies during the week. Classes will also be involved in national Reach for the

Stars which explores area and perimeter in their classroom.

The Grade 3 and 4 students will be busily focussing on Place Value, playing a lot of games and

a number of grades will work with their Buddies on Maths Trails around the school.

Card and Dice Games will be used to reinforce number concepts. They will also be involved in the Footy

Maths (Tables Challenge,) Mathletics, Reach for the Stars Activities and Numeracy activities through

Literacy using stories such as „Counting on Frank‟.

Whilst the Grade 5 and 6 students will be competing against other students worldwide using the

Mathletics program, engaging in fun maths activities associated with stories read, participating in Reach

for the Stars activities by determining the perimeter and area of their classrooms using formal and

informal measures, investigating maths trails around the school and challenging their peers in our Footy

Tables Competition.

To conclude Literacy and Numeracy Week students are invited to come dressed as their favourite book

character on Friday 2nd September and will participate in a whole school lunch with their buddies.

2011 BERWICK LODGE FILM FESTIVAL

and

J-ROCK PERFORMANCE

Looking for a sensational family night out???

Well we have the answer for you!!

The Grade 5 and 6 children have been busy writing, filming and creating super short films and

photo stories this term and we would like to invite our whole school community to the Berwick

Lodge Primary School Film Festival on Monday 19th September 2011. This fantastic night will

include a special performance of our star J-Rock cast as a special bonus. Invite your family and

friends to a very special night and travel down the red carpet of the

Drum Theatre in Dandenong for a night you will not forget!

WHEN: Monday 19th September 2011

WHERE: The Drum Theatre, Dandenong Town Hall, 226 Lonsdale St Dandenong

(Melways reference 91A E7)

TIMES: First screening – 5pm for a 5.30pm screening (finishing around 7.15pm)

Second screening – 7.45pm for a 8.15pm screening (finishing around 10pm)

TICKETS – available ONLY at the Drum Theatre

Either by phoning the theatre directly on (03) 9771 6666, attending the theatre personally

or ordering over the internet (http://www.drumtheatre.com.au/) and following the links.

$10.00 – primary school aged children

$12.00 - concession card holders (pensioners, health care cards, seniors cards etc)

$ 16.00 – adults and secondary school students.

Get in quickly for the best seats available as tickets will sell fast.

School Name OSHC Coordinator: Dorien Erasmus

We had lots of fun creating special gifts for Father‟s day. Wishing all the fathers a very special day! Next week

it will be fun factory at BLOSHC when we do some circus crafts and activities.

REMINDERS

Save on Care You can save 50% or more on Before and After School Care fees with the

non-means tested Child Care Rebate. Almost all families are eligible.

To find out more call our Customer Service Team on 1300 105 343 Monday to Friday.

Visit our website to register www.campaustralia.com.au. Once registered you can

make bookings and cancellations, view your statements and manage your details anytime

of the day online.

Before school care: 6:45am – 8:45am After school care: 3.30pm – 6.30pm

Star of the week:

Molly L PC: For sharing toys and using her manners.

BLOSHC NEWS

AFTER

SCHOOL CARE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Clown Mask Circus Tent Circus Train Clown hat Circus Finger

Puppets

Parents & Friends Association NEXT MEETING: Thursday 13th October 2011 at 1.30pm in Room 16.

Everyone is welcome, including toddlers.

2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Our next 2nd hand uniform shop will be open in the school

canteen on Tuesday 20th September 2011 from 2.30pm until 3.15pm.

CLOVER COTTAGE

Clover Cottage is part of an eight acre country estate with stables, fountains and

magnificent gardens.

Come and enjoy a sumptuous dining experience with a three course meal

created by Clover Cottage’s six chefs; and a fully licensed bar. Everything is

prepared and made on the premises, from the bread to the chocolates!

This is a great opportunity to support your school at our

biggest fundraiser of the year!

Local businesses have kindly donated prizes to be won and some amazing

items to be auctioned. Some of the items to be won/auctions include a

Digital Camera, 5 piece Ottoman set, Ballooning Adventure, Bedding,

Pamper Packages, Dining and Entertainment packages, Adventure Packages, A framed

Hawthorn signed team poster, plus much more.

Tickets will sell out fast so be quick and return your form with payment

before Thursday 14th September 2011 (unless sold out).

PFA CAFÉ: Is open on Thursday afternoon‟s from 2.45pm in Room 16, next to the grade two

portables. If you arrive at school early to get a car park close by, or you want to come and keep

warm, please come and visit us and enjoy a hot drink for a gold coin donation.

Current Events

PIE & SLICE DRIVE:

The PFA are currently holding a Pie & Slice Drive, with our pies and slices being supplied

by Emerald Bakery. There will be a variety of savoury and sweet pies and also some

yummy slices. Please remember to ask your family and friends. Orders are due back on

Thursday 15th September 2011. Pies can be collected on Thursday 22nd September 2011.

UPCOMING EVENTS DRIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT: December we will be having another fun filled Drive In Movie Night at

Akoonah Park. This is a great opportunity for advertising for your business. If you work for, or own a

business and would like to advertise on the night please email us at blps.pfa@hotmail.com.

THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE –

LIVE IT AT HOME

HOST FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES IN 2012

In January 2012 we will be receiving exchange students

from Japan, Europe, the USA and Latin America. Our

new arrivals will live with a host family and attend a

local school for 2-10 months. As we plan for their

arrival, we are keen to hear from suitable families

located in VIC who might be interested to host a

student.

Hosting an exchange student can be a truly rewarding

experience. It allows a family to

experience a foreign culture first hand,

be exposed to a new language and

pass on a bit of our own culture. They

might even make a friend for life!

Student Exchange Australia New

Zealand is a not-for-profit secondary

exchange organisation which is

registered with education & regulatory authorities in

each State and Territory. You can find out more about

our organisation by visiting

www.studentexchange.org.au.

If you have any questions about hosting an exchange

student or would like to view profiles of students

arriving from other countries, you can call our office

on 1300 135 331. No obligation.

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$1.00 from each booking goes back to BLPS.

Plus $1.00 to Royal Children's Hospital

COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS FOR SALE

Healthstream Treadmill HS1175T

3 years old

15 year motor warranty

Owners manual

Cost: $600

Please call Sally on 0402 027 007

Advertisements published by the school are accepted in good faith and should not be regarded as an

endorsement of any product or service.

Parents and members of the school community are advised to investigate any service or product to

determine its suitability to meet their family's needs prior to accessing it.

COMMUNITY NEWS NARRE WARREN-BERWICK BLUE LIGHT

DISCO

BERWICK LEISURE CENTRE,

MANUKA ROAD, BERWICK

SATURDAY 3rd September 2011 &

8th October 2011

For Students in years 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 only

Times 6:00pm to 10:00pm

COST: $10.00

Any enquires to Narre Warren

Police Station 9705 3111

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

PROGRAM

27th September 2011, 29th September 2011, 4th October

2011 and 6th October 2011

are multi-sport days.

Play Cricket, Soccer, Netball, Volleyball, Football

and Dodge ball

$15 per child per day

Both Boys and Girls are welcome

LUNCH ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE

Cranbourne Indoor Sports

14 Smethurst Street

Cranbourne, Vic, 3977

0478 046 708

5996 5411

www.cranbourneindoorsports.com.au

cranbourne@indoorsportsvictoria.com.au