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SCHOOL COUNCIL
Principal Cindi Bruechert
President Darren Flett
Vice President Janelle Kelly
Finance Committee Convenor Clare Thurman
Minute Secretary Deb Burke
Members Verona Beasley Kerry Eldridge Kylie Morrison Tim Murphy Anne Olsen Nic Hargreaves Julie Ladd Christina Spence
Community Members Deminda McMaster
9 Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye, 3551 Phone : (03) 5439 5207
Email : [email protected] Website : www.strathps.vic.edu.au
Principal’s Report School Photos - School Photos were successfully conducted and will be available for distribution before the end of Term 1. A big thank you to Tara, Helen, Kat, Leonie, Kylie, Jess and Verona from the Parents and Friends Committee who volunteered their time to ensure the day ran smoothly.
Grade 3 & 4 Camp - All Grades 3 and 4 students will be attending school camp in Term 2. This year our overnight camp is at Camp Weekaway, https://www.weekaway.com.au/. You can visit the website for more information. Our Grade 3’s will attend camp from Mon 29th – Tues 30th and Grade 4’s will be at camp from Tues 30th April – Wed 1st May. The cost of the camp is $172 per child. The final payment will need to be made in week 1 of Term 2. Payment plans are available and CSEF for those who are eligible.
Junior School Council News - The last week of term will be a busy week in the Junior School Council calendar, as we have 2 events happening during that week. One will be an excursion to the Shrine of Remembrance for the school ceremony which will be held on Wednesday 3rd of April. Approximately 20 students including the Grade 5/6 Junior School Council members and Schools Captains will represent Strathfieldsaye Primary School This will be quite a memorable event for all those involved. The other event the JSC is conducting is a Pyjama Day for students. Details of this event are available on page 7.
First Aid Reporting - We have now commenced the recording of first aid incidents via Compass. Any student who visits the sick bay will have their injury/illness recorded under their Compass ID. Parents and carers will receive an SMS alerting them that their child has visited the sickbay. Details of the incident or injury can then be viewed by selecting the students image and then selecting the Chronicle tab in Compass. If a child receives a knock to head or if any major incident occurs the school office will contact parents/carers via a phone call.
Be You Team - The Be You (formerly KidsMatter) team for 2019 has now been finalised. Congratulations to the following students who were successful in being selected. The team will be formally introduced at assembly on Friday 22nd of March.
School Council - We held our School Council Annual General Meeting this week and welcomed our new School Council Members for 2019: Darren Flett, Deb Burke, Verona Beasley, Tim Murphy, Nic Hargreaves and Christina Spence. We farewelled our retiring members Jennifer Rogers, Adele Riordan, Russell Adcock, Jess Somerville and Lisa Brown. A special thanks to our retiring President John Fletcher and Finance Committee Convenor Ed Castle for their dedication and contribution to our school council over the past 2 years. Their assistance and ongoing support has been very much appreciated!
‘Sharing Your Thoughts’ Parent Survey - At Strathfieldsaye PS, we really value parent feedback so we would like to give you the opportunity to share your thoughts about a range of topics including funding allocations for certain curriculum programs; the schools involvement in extra-curricula activities; and opportunities for increasing parent engagement in student learning initiatives.
We would also love to hear your thoughts about our current fundraising activities and any new ideas you might have about raising funds for our school. Please click on the following survey link Sharing Your Thoughts Parent Survey and complete the survey before Friday 5th April, so that we can collate the information over the holidays and use your feedback to help guide our direction over the remainder of the year. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of the survey, please pop into the Office to collect it or give us a call and we can arrange for one to be sent home with you child.
Team China Fundraiser - The Lego Movie 2 There are still plenty of tickets available for our Team China Fundraiser ‘The Lego Movie 2’, so don’t forget to purchase your tickets. Our Team China students are also putting together a raffle with lots of items that have been generously donated by local businesses, so we are asking your help in selling some tickets to assist in the fundraising. A sheet of tickets will be sent home with each child, so if you could help out by selling them to family and friends, tha would be very much appreciated. The raffle will be drawn on our Movie Night, Friday 29th March.
Calling all Dads Come along and socially meet some of the other dads from school at Strathfieldsaye Bowls Club on Friday 29 th March, 6pm onwards. The cost to play Bowls is $6 and there will be a BBQ available (byo meat). The bar will also be available to enjoy a drink after bowls while watching the footy! It’s a great night and we hope to see you there. Please RSVP to John Fletcher by the 26th on 0435 131 606 or [email protected]
End of Term 1 Dismissal - A reminder that Term 1 will finish on Friday 5th April. Students will be dismissed at 2:30pm. Kind Regards, Cindi Bruechert, Principal [email protected]
Be You - Kids Matter Team
Year 4 Leaders Kaleb H, Myah H, Isabelle L, Jye M, Zarah P, Eden P, Joel R and Brodie S
Year 5 Leaders Zoe D, Nish G, Chloe K P, Tilly M, Laura M, Tilly N, Olivia P and Ashlyn W
Year 6 Leaders Aaron B, Ally C, Ebony C, Bre C, Sage C, Abbey F, Clara H, Taylah H, Charli H, Mary H, Ella L,
Summer R, Olivia R, Eva S, Ellie S and Alexis T
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TERM 1 & 2
WEEK FEBRUARY
Week 8 Thu Mar 21st Harmony and Multicultural Day
Fri Mar 22nd School Assembly 2:35pm
Week 9 Mon-Wed Mar 25th-27th Teeth on Wheels Visits
Fri Mar 29th Movie Night - Team China Fundraiser - The Lego Movie 2 6pm
APRIL
Week 10 Wed Apr 3rd Junior School Council Melbourne Shrine Trip 7:30am
Thu Apr 4th Parent and Friends Committee AGM 2pm
Thu Apr 4th Pyjama Dress Up Day at School - Gold Coin Donation
Fri Apr 5th Last Day of Term 1—Early Dismissal 2:30pm
School Cross Country Grade 3-6
Sat Apr 6th-22nd School Holidays
Fri Apr 19th Good Friday
Mon Apr 22nd Easter Monday
Week 1 Tue Apr 23rd Term 2 Commences
Thu Apr 25th Anzac Day Public Holiday - No School
Week 2 Mon Apr 29th-Tue Apr 30th Grade 3 Camp at Camp Weekaway
Tue Apr 30th-Wed May 1st Grade 4 Camp at Camp Weekaway
Week 4 May 14-16th Naplan Testing - Grade 3 & 5
May 14th School Council Meting 7pm
Week 5 May 20th-24th EDUCATION WEEK
Open Classrooms Tue May 21st 9-11am
Information Session for Parents of 2020 Foundation Students Tue 21st 9:15am & 6pm
Grandparents and Special Friends Afternoon Fri 24th 1-2:30pm
Period Start Finish
Term 1 Tuesday, 29 January 2019 Friday, 5 April 2019
School Holidays Saturday, 6 April 2019 Monday, 22 April 2019
Term 2 Tuesday, 23rd April 2019 Friday, 28 June 2019
School Holidays Saturday, 29 June 2019 Sunday 14 July 2019
Term 3 Monday, 15 July 2019 Friday, 20 September 2019
School Holidays Saturday, 21 September 2019 Sunday, 6 October 2019
Term 4* Monday, 7 October 2019 Friday, 20 December 2019
Summer School Holidays Saturday, 21 December 2019 Tuesday, 28 January 2020
2019 Victorian School Term Dates
Important Payment Reminders
First Aid Reporting We have now commenced the recording of first aid incidents via Compass. Any student who visits the sick bay will have their injury/illness recorded under their Compass ID. Parents and carers will receive an SMS alerting them that their child has visited the sickbay. Details of the incident or injury can then be viewed by selecting the students image and then se-lecting the Chronicle tab in Compass. If a child receives a knock to head or if any major incident occurs the school office will contact parents/carers via a phone call. All Parent / Carers and Visitor's A friendly reminder to ensure all Parents/Carers and visitors sign the Visitors Sign/Out book located at the school office and provide a copy of current Working With Children Check .
EVENT AMOUNT DATE DUE
School Athletics Grade 3-6 $5 Now Due
Special Canteen Lunch - 27/3/19
Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser $- 1/4/19
Grade 3/4 Camp Deposit $70.00 5/4/19
Grade 3/4 Camp Fee $102.00 26/4/19
Wakakirra Performance $20.00 30/4/19
www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Worms/
raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms
www.combantrin.com.au/treatment/preventing-reinfestation
Headlice Facts
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/head-lice
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/head-lice.html
www.moov.com.au/moov-school-education-program/learn-more-about-head-lice/
Congratulations to all students who attended the School Athletics on Monday. A great day was had by all, participating in a range of events in a friendly competitive environment. Results of all events will be available in the next newsletter. Each student who scored the highest amount of points for their age group will be acknowledged and awarded a trophy at assembly tomorrow. A BIG THANKYOU to all volunteers who assisted on the day it was greatly appreciated. Also thanks to the Grade 6 House captains for giving up their lunch times over the last week to help other students with relay practice.
Details as the follows:
Note:
If a student turns 8 or 9 this year they are in the 8/9 age group regardless of whether they are 8 or 9 on the day
If a student turns 10 this year they are in the 10 age group, regardless of whether they are 9 or 10 on the day
If they turn 11 this year they are in the 11 years age group regardless of whether they are 10 or 11 on the day
If they turn 12/13 this year they are in the 12/13 years age group regardless of whether they are 12 or 13 on the day VOLUNTEERS are required between 11:30-1:30pm to ensure the day runs smoothly. If you are able to assist with
the event please contact Bryce Curnow via email at [email protected] .
When: Friday April 5th (last day of term)
Time: 12-2pm
Location: School Oval
Prep-Grade 2 20 min run/walk
8/9 Years 2km
10, 11, 12,13 Years 3km
CONGRATULATIONS to
BOWLES House - 1st RYALL House - 2nd
SOMERVILLE House - 3rd MANNES House - 4th
Wakakirri is coming to Strathfieldsaye Primary School This year the grade 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to be involved in Wakakirri. This is a purely optional program for interested students. The Wakakirri Primary School Challenge is the national search for the best Story Dance created by Australian Schools. We will be performing at Ulumbarra on the evening of the 19th August. Please place this date in your Calendars For those students who have been selected to be part of this performance, a fee of $20 is to be paid to the office or by direct debit details below: Strathfieldsaye Primary School BSB: 063506 Account Number 10113475. Please make sure your CHILDS name is used as a reference. If you have any questions regarding Wakakirri please don't hesitate to ask.
The Grade 5 students have done a great job of participating in the daily mile throughout each week as part of the March Charge. They have had a choice of being with a partner or a small group to conquer the goal of walking/running 50km in March. Students have tracked their
progress throughout the month and so far a total of 1,236 km has been achieved.
Well done to all students. Students are still encouraged to donate their 5cents pieces which will be collected and donate to our Strathfieldsaye Primary March Charge team. Grade 5 students will be visiting classrooms on Fridays during March to collect any donations from students and parents. We’d really appreciate all donations of 5cent pieces and thank you in advance for your support.
In other news: Ethan Giddings, Luke Matheson, Jin Turpie and Paige Hays represented the school at
Division Swimming last week. It was an amazing effort as nearly all of the students made the top 3-4 in their age groups but unfortunately just missed out on progressing to the District Swimming event.
Well done to the 8 students who represented the school at the Dahlia and Arts Festival Running
Relay. Students ran 400m each in teams of 4 racing to get the best time. We even had one of our students help out another school who were one team member short, which was a great thing to hear. Congratulations to all those involved!
All students can now borrow library books before school and during lunchtime between Tuesday and Thursday. Parents are also encouraged to visit the library and borrow books or their children. If families have clean and complete toys suitable for our library lunchtime program we will gladly accept donation. Items such as cars, dinosaurs, lego, dolls and games would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou
The Terracotta Warriors in Melbourne
In a dual presentation of Chinese art and culture past and present, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series at the National Gallery of Victoria will present China’s ancient Terracotta Warriors alongside a parallel display of new works by one of the world’s most excit-ing contemporary artists, Cai Guo-Qiang, at NGV International. Where: NGV International, Ground Level When: 24 May 2019 – 13 Oct 2019 Time: 10am – 5pm daily Tickets: Member $24 | Adult $30 | Concession $25 | Child (5-15 years) $10 | Family (2 adults + 3 children) $65
Showcasing samples of the wonderful and creative art being created by students across the school
Teeth on Wheels Teeth on Wheels will be visiting Strathfieldsaye Primary School on
Monday March 25th, Tuesday March 26th & Wednesday March 27th
Forms which were submitted late after the due date,
are not guaranteed of receiving treatment
The Junior School Council students have decided to host a Pyjama Day where all students are encouraged to wear their pyjamas to school on Thursday 4
th of April. Students are asked to bring a
gold coin or a can of food which will be donated to Bendigo Food Share. This is such a supportive charity that delivers food and meals for those in need. Students can wear appropriate pyjamas to school, messy hair and slippers in class but enclosed shoes, hats and covered shoulders will be needed for outside play. We look forward to a school full of sleepy students to support this nominated charity!.
Parents and Friends Committee The Parents and Friends Committee have had a busy start to the year organizing special events and fundraising initiatives for this year. In the coming weeks there are a number of events including:
Issue 2 has been distributed to classes. Thank you to those students who have placed orders. With every order placed the school receives credit which is used to purchase
literacy resources for classes. ONLINE ORDERS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED. Issue 2 orders close on Friday March 22nd.
Hot Cross Bun Fundraising Drive
This year we have partnered with Strathfieldsaye Bakery to bring you delicious Hot Cross Buns. For every 6 pack purchased (Traditional or Choc Chip) the School will receive $1 with all funds
raised being used to purchase Take Home Readers for grades Prep to 4. Order forms have been sent out to the eldest student from each family. Please return this form with
CASH ONLY to the office by Monday April. Hot Cross Buns will be distributed or can be collected from the office on Friday April 5th, the last day of Term 1.
Mothers Day /Special Persons Stall
A Mothers Day/Special Persons Stall will be organized and available for all students to purchase a wide of range of gifts and goodies. The stall will be held in Room 19
and available on the following days and times. Wednesday May 8th 8:20-8:50am & 3:30-4pm Thursday May 9th 8:20-8:50am & 3:30-4pm Friday May 10th 8:20-8:50am Items range in price from $1-$7.
Parents and Friends AGM The Annual General Meeting for the Parents and Fiends committee will be held on
Thursday April 4th at 2pm in the Community Room. All positions including President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be vacated and available for re-election.
BREAKFAST CLUB Did you know we offer a Breakfast Club on
Friday mornings from 8.30am. This Club is co-ordinated by our chaplain Sarah and a team
of volunteers.
Every Friday there will be cheese toasties, fruit and milk on offer, so feel free to drop in.
All food has been kindly donated by Strath Village Bakers
Delight and Strathfieldsaye IGA.
FRESH
FRUIT
DAYS
Fresh fruit is available for all students at recess on either Thursday or Friday and is available from the tables
around the Canteen area.
Special
Religious Instruction
Lunch Time Club Join Aunty Jess
on Friday between 11-12 in the Community room. Permission forms available from the office.
LOST PROPERTY Please remember to check the Lost Property drawer in the office for any lost items.
School hats must be worn by all children during lunch and
recess. Please label hats clearly. New hats can be
purchased from the office for $10
Scholastic Book Club Issue 2 Catalogue Out Now,
orders due by March 22nd ONLINE only.
VOLUNTEER CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 1
DAY & DATE 9.00-11:30m
Thu Mar 21st Kat Cook
Fri Mar 22nd Jacqui Flett / Rebecca Phillips / Aidan Poustie
Wed Mar 27th Tina Rogister
Thu Mar 28th Michelle Hicks / Johanna Dennis
Fri Mar 29th Michelle McAuley / Aidan Poustie / Kylie Morrison / Helena Trindad-SPECIAL LUNCH DAY
Wed Apr 3rd Sarah DiMarco / Kate Hietbrink
Thu Apr 4th Kelly Ingram
Fri Apr 5th Jo Bell / Alex Leech / Rebecca Phillips
The school Canteen operates from Wednesday to Friday between 11-12pm and 2-2:30pm Lunch wallets are available from the school office for $8 Volunteers are always welcome to help collate the orders and prepare the lunches. If you are willing to assist between 9-11:30am on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please contact Marcella our Canteen Manager on 0409795170.
Special
Lunch Day Friday 29th March
Sausage Roll ($2.50) or Hot Dog ($3.50)
No other lunch items on the menu will be available on this day Orders must be received by 9.00am on Wednesday 27th March
NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Recess and Lunchtime Snacks Not to be included on lunch orders
Available for purchase from the canteen
Canteen Menu
These class awards are to recognise students who are demonstrating skills based on our School Values or our Learner Profile and will be presented at the school assembly on Friday March 22nd at 2.35 pm
Class Student Reason
2 Ella B Hartley R
For being a kind and caring classmate. For remembering to hold his pencil correctly.
3 Caden P Jaxson B
For consistently showing all four of our CORE values and being a role model to his classmates. For showing our CORE values of caring and respect through choosing safe and kind play behaviours.
4 Savannah M Thomas A
For trying her best in reading groups and creating a fantastic bear to match our big book story. Well done Savannah’s. For fantastic work in Jolly Phonics. Matching the beginning sounds of words to match the correct pictures. Well done Thomas.
5 Lucy V Oliver S
For consistently engaging in whole class discussions. For writing a creative acrostic poem and never giving up.
6 Sophie M Flynn V
For consistently displaying excellent Daily 5 behaviours to produce her best reading and writing. For consistently displaying excellent Daily 5 behaviours to produce his best reading and writing.
7 Kaiden Y Lilly L
For helping a classmate in the classroom and being a positive and calming influence. For choosing to be positive about her work and having a go first, before coming to the teacher.
8 Rylee M Quinlan S
For showing excellence in her reading and writing by reading her news out to the class and writing lots in her colour poems. For writing a great colour poem with descriptive words and being really positive at school in everything he does.
9 Charlie G Aurora C
For being an active member of our classroom. For always trying her best at set tasks.
10 Austin S Jake I
For trying hard to complete tasks and making changes to improve his work. For his friendly outlook and positive attitude to classroom tasks.
11 Adie M Cohenn N
For having a positive attitude to all her work and accepting challenges. For using great WOW words and direct speech in his Monster Madness story.
13 Violet C Ava N
For showing confidence in her work and classroom activities. For showing excellence in all her school work.
14 Freya P Jake B
For displaying leadership skills within the classroom and for her confident approach to all learning activities. For continuously displaying enthusiasm in all that he does at school, and encouraging and supporting his classmates.
15 Mannus C Isabelle W
For consistently displaying all four CORE values both in and out of the classroom. For her fabulous stamina throughout all classroom activities.
16 Myah H Mathew B
For being voted by her class to be our Junior School Council representative. For being voted by his class to be our Junior School Council representative..
17 James T Lewis T.O
For being a caring and supportive classmate, showing empathy to others. For being a caring and supportive classmate, showing empathy to others.
18 Alex T Ky M
For having a good attitude and completing maths tasks For having a good attitude and completing maths tasks
22 Ashlyn W For consistently working hard to improve her laps during The Daily Mile.
23 Matilda W Jaida T
For always being a kind, caring and responsible member of our classroom who is willing to assist with any extra tasks. For working hard to independently write some fantastic poems during Daily 5.
24 Jacob H Dakota M
For staying focussed and working hard to complete his 'Monster Mayhem' writing piece. For staying focussed and putting in a fantastic effort when completing her Cold Write narrative.
25 Keiarra H Alessandra C
For maintaining outstanding effort while learning about factor, prime and composite numbers. For maintaining outstanding effort while learning about factors, prime and composite numbers.
26 Ryder P.T Joshua P
For staying focused and always trying his best in all that he does. Well done Ryder. For Persisting with his writing and creating a great story for his big write piece.
27 Annabelle W Jake B
For always trying her best in all learning areas. For always trying his best in all learning areas.
28 Riley O Madison H
For continuing to finish all of his work at a very high standard. For seamlessly settling in and catching up with her work after being away for a couple of weeks
Art Jaymz C For Creating an imaginative and well constructed Robot in Art.
Library Lucy V For participating in discussions library and enjoying all aspects of the library.
LOTE Chloe K.P Matilda W
For consistently striving for excellence in learning Chinese. For consistently striving for excellence in learning Chinese.
Music Jasper R For listening and contributing to classroom discussions in music.
PE Lincoln N For showing optimism and working hard in PE.
Strathfieldsaye
Junior Netball Club
The Strathfieldsaye Junior Netball Club are still recruiting for players in
Grade 3 and 4. Please email all enquiries to
All Welcome to Coder Dojo For 2019 There are plenty of fun activities on show
and special challenges for code ninjas! This year we'll make some wearables, program
some new robots, solve some wicked problems and share all our work! Bring your device and get ready to select a challenge. If
you don’t have a device that’s ok too!
There will be plenty of activities for everyone. Even Mums and Dads learn a few
new cool things! Coder Dojo is up and running for Term 1
Bendigo Science & Discovery Centre Saturdays 10am -12pm
Register here: https://goo.gl/
forms/0VQzzAwnbAQ5iUA43
