Templeton Primary School

Crestdale Road, Wantirna 3152

Telephone 9801 7450 Facsimile 9800 3547

Email templeton.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.templetonps.vic.edu.au

TERM 2 Week 7

1st June 2018

PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Market Stall Day

On Wednesday we held our first Market Day Stalls. We had 13 stalls, which

sold items such as: loom bands, stress balls, bracelets and origami birds

among other items our students made to sell. I was so impressed by our

students’ enthusiasm and organisation that I think we’ll run another market

in Term 4!

Pride in Performance

DATES TO REMEMBER

TERM 2

Wednesday 6th June Year 6 Musical Rehearsal—Forest Hill College

Friday 8th June Year 3 & 4 Hoop Time

Parent Teacher Interview Bookings Open

Monday 11th June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday—School Closed

Tuesday 12th June 5/6 Subway Lunches

Wednesday 13th June 3/4 Subway Lunches

Thursday 14th June P-2 Subway Lunches

Monday 18th June Year 6 Musical Full Dress Rehearsal– Forest Hill College

Grade Prep/Year 5 attending Musical Rehearsal

School Council 7.30pm

Wednesday 20th June Year 6 Musical Night 1

Grade Prep Task Works Excursion

Thursday 21st June Year 6 Musical Night 2

Monday 25th June Reports available on XUNO

Tuesday 26th June Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wednesday 27th June Parent/Teacher Interviews

Year 5 & 6 Hoop Time

Friday 29th June Last Day Term 2—Finish 2.30pm

PRINCIPAL’S DESK:

The following charities are being supported by our students:

Salvation Army: $29.50

Animal Aide: $8.70

Save the Children: $112.90

RSPCA: $529.50

Cancer Council: $96.10

School Swim Team Caps: $152.30

Lort Smith: $133.00

Stringy Bark Wildlife Shelter: $ 38.75

TOTAL: $1 090.75

Principal Conference

Next Monday and Tuesday state school

principals have been asked to attend a

conference to discuss progress our state

is making against current Victorian

education targets, and to celebrate

what’s happening in government schools.

International education experts will speak

about system improvement from

countries achieving excellent academic

results. Mr Crilly and Mrs Edwards will be looking after our school in my absence next week.

Growth Mindset and Dinner Table Conversations by Anita Guyett BPsych (Deakin)

Kids with a fixed mindset believe they’re ‘smart’ or ‘dumb’, talented at something: painting, music or

football, or not. They may believe the world is made up of some gifted people, whom the rest admire

from the sidelines. Conversely, kids with a growth mindset appreciate anyone can build themselves into

anything they want to be.

They recognise that people aren’t ‘smart’ or ‘dumb’, that there are no talented geniuses; only hard-

working people who have chosen to take their abilities to the next level. Developing a growth mindset

with our students is very important. I include below an article by Anita Guyett which covers some of her

work on developing a ‘growth mindset’. She has provided some very practical strategies that you can use

with your children immediately.

How often do you sit down to family dinner at home with your children, and ask “How was your day to-

day?” or “What did you learn today?” The answers you get back are likely “good” or “nothing”. At the

end of a long day at school, children generally are not willing to give you a ‘by minute’ account of their

day and what they have learnt. They are tired and often don’t want to share what happened at school.

However, as a parent you are interested in their school life. It is a large section of the day that we simply

miss out on being part of. The way in which we approach the “What did you do today?” conversation can

have marked benefits in not only the information that is shared, but also the mindset in which we instil

into our children. By approaching conversation in a growth mindset manner, we foster good conversa-

tion, learn more about our children and in turn our children have more opportunities for self-reflection

and self-awareness. Both of which are great skills to take forward in their schooling years.

I came across a fantastic resource for the dinner table conversation, called the ‘Family Dinner Conversa-

tion Jar’ (Sacramento Parenting Magazine, 2012). You print off the conversation starters and place them

in an old jar/box or whichever item works for you. Then each night, each person takes a conversation

starter out of the jar. Give it a try, you may be surprised at the laughter, conversation and things that you

learn about each other over family dinner. You can also create your own questions and pop them in the

jar. Sharing with family, is what dinner is all about. Importantly, it can help frame the day in a growth

mindset manner, even for yourself!

Suggestions of other questions:

What is something that you can’t do YET but would like to work towards?

Have you ever stuck up for someone being picked on/bullied? What did you do?

If you could spend a day helping someone in need, who would you choose and why?

What is something you did to help someone today?

What makes someone a good friend? How are you a good friend?

What are some good ways to overcome feeling sad? (This builds resilience and self-coping skills).

Prep Buddies

This week I visited our Preps and their Year 6 buddies. It’s wonderful seeing the support and encourage-ment our older students give to their buddies.

Have a great weekend with your family and friends

Rod McKinlay

Principal

Nathaniel Z, PF—For trying hard this week to do his best and for being a happy member of Prep F. Keep it up.

Anya C, PF– For trying really hard to be more involved during mat time and for showing enthusiasm towards our

maths topic this week. Well done Anya!

Vincent K, PG– For being a calm and responsible line leader during our ‘Code Red Evacuation’. Exceptional work

Vincent!

Alysha K, PZ—For being a great listener during the evacuation this week. You stayed calm and followed the

teacher’s instructions attentively.

Cooper S, PG—For the wonderful confidence you displayed while presenting your joke to the class for Show and

Tell. Well done!

Nathan T, PV—For participating enthusiastically in al our sound revision activities this week. Keep up the

wonderful work!

Sanuli W, 1H—For the excellent effort you put into your work. It is always neat and a pleasure to correct. Well

done Sanuli!

Devansh P, 1N– For respecting your classmates and the classroom. You are always conscious about making

everything neat and tidy and you always assist your classmates when they are in need of a helping hand. Thanks

for always being so kind Devansh!

Aarna S, 1C—Thank you for always trying your best ! You always work hard and strive to achieve your goal. The

attitude you have toward your learning is superb and you should be proud of your efforts. Well done.

Addison H, 1N—every single day you come to class with a huge smile on your face and a fantastic story to tell.

You bring so much joy,, laughter and fun to 1N and we think you’re wonderful.

Ella Z, 1S—For an enthusiastic oral presentation of her visit to the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. You spoke

confidently and had a beautifully presented poster to enhance your talk. Well done Ella!

Tavishi G, 1S—For a well detailed recount of our excursion to Chesterfield Farm. You followed the correct

structure and used adjectives in your sentences to make them more interesting. Great work, Tavishi!

Jayden C, 2H—For being an enthusiastic participant during Show and Tell. You listen carefully to your peers and

always have an insightful question to ask them. Keep up the amazing work Jayden!

Jocelyn H, 2M—Welcome to Templeton! We have loved getting to know you and hope that you have enjoyed

being in our class!

Genevieve W, 2W—For trying your best during out Mathematics lessons on the transformation of 2D shapes.

Well done!

Aniq F, 3A—For attentive listening during the First Peoples exhibition at the Museum. You asked interesting

questions and were respectful during the guided tour.

Jai S, 3P-For taking the time and making the effort to improve your handwriting. It makes your work even more

fantastic to correct. Keep it up.

Alannah F, 4E– For a very creative and interesting oral presentation about Seychelles!

George M, 4F—For an exceptional effort in all classroom activities this week. You’ve applied yourself diligently

and improved your listening skill.

Hunter W-B, 4L—For producing a detailed and well written information report on kangaroos. Awesome job,

Hunter!

Jessie S, 4N—For showing terrific improvement when writing information reports. It has been amazing to see

your attention to detail when structuring your piece about Kangaroos. Super effort!

William Z, PV– For making continued efforts to be your best in class and the playground. I am proud of you and

encourage you to keep up your hard work.

Stuart H, PZ– For settling in well here at Templeton. We are glad to see you are happy and confident, and that your

transition was very smooth. Well done Stuart!

Addison W, PS– For always trying your best at school. You are a champion!

Ella E, PS– For doing a fantastic job at finding the heaviest and lightest items when using the balance scales.

An D, 1W– For trying your best at all times. Every day you come into the classroom with a smile and ready to work.

Keep it up!

Boran D, 1S-For a perfect score in the knowing the first 40 phonograms. Well done Boran. Keep up the great work.

Caitlin M, 2M– For being an exceptional ‘Helping Hand’ this week! You are going to be an AMAZING big sister!

Raymond S, 2W– For carefully following directions and asking clarifying questions in our Maths this week. Keep up

the great work!

Nathan D, 3F– For an outstanding effort with your oral presentation. You spoke with enthusiasm and used a

variety of props to convince us that Australia is a nice place to live. Well done!

Chloe S, 3P– For always arriving at school with a smile and a positive attitude. You certainly brighten up our

classroom, we’re lucky to have you in 3P!

Sully L, 3A– For presenting a fabulous oral presentation on Australian tourist attractions. You kept us engaged and

entertained with your facts and enthusiasm for the topic. Well done!

Felicity Z, 3M– For a wonderful oral presentation on Australian animals. It was well rehearsed, full of informative

facts and delivered in an engaging and enthusiastic manner!

CJ K, 4L– For working hard in Maths this week! You demonstrated skill and confidence in working with decimal

numbers. Well done CJ!

Kenny C, 4N– For your outstanding oral presentation. It is incredibly hard to be the first student to present, but

you set a very high standard by expressing your voice and making eye contact with the audience. Well done!

George M, 4F– For demonstrating persistence and determination when working on decimal place value this week.

Fantastic effort and keep up the great work!

Flynn V, 5S- For a super effort with your work this week . You have approached all tasks with enthusiasm and

confidence and created some excellent graphs. Well done Flynn!

Aden A, 5B– For a fantastic effort at writing an introduction for your persuasive piece this week. You created a

powerful macro sentence to enhance your writing.

Madeline P, 5M– For showing great improvement in your persuasive writing this term. You have been very

engaged during our writing sessions and confidently answering questions. Well done Maddie.

Dion K, 5K– You approach all set tasks with a positive attitude and a willingness to achieve your best. Well done

and keep up the fantastic work Dion!

Bonnie Z, 6W– For showing fantastic initiative in the classroom by helping others and showing kindness to all. Well

done Bonnie!

Karen L, 6P– For creating a beautiful poster to accompany your interesting migration oral presentation . You have

put in an excellent effort and it looks fantastic., Well done Karen!

Monique E, 6D-For your terrific oral presentation on your Grandfather, Walter. The research conducted and props

were absolutely fantastic and the presentation itself was highly engaging. Well done Monique!

Caity L, 6P– For the phenomenal effort you put into your writing. You have made tremendous improvement across

all genres and your pieces are descriptive and a pleasure to read. Keep up the fantastic work Caity!

BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS YET?

Have you ever wondered about the true story behind Goldilocks and the Three Bears? And what about Humpty Dumpty? Did he ever recover from his fall?

Was Miss Muffett really scared of spiders? And just who were the three Billy Goats Gruff?

Well, to find out the answers to these questions and so much more

you’ll need to book tickets to our wonderful year six musical -

‘PORRIDGE’

Finish the school term on a high note by rewarding your children’s efforts with an amazing night of live entertainment. A

great night out for the whole family from tiny tots to grandparents.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY 20TH AND THURSDAY 21ST JUNE. 7.30PM.

WHERE: FOREST HILL COLLEGE THEATRE, MAHONEYS ROAD, FOREST HILL.

HOW: BOOK TICKETS THROUGH ‘TRY BOOKING’. Just type in Porridge or Templeton

*****Every year we receive rave reviews so you won’t want to miss this amazing production.

‘PORRIDGE’ - 2018 TEMPLETON MUSICAL PRODUCTION

(A nursery rhyme tale of the real story behind Goldilocks and the three bears!)

Two wonderful nights of live entertainment for the whole family.

WHEN: Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st June

WHERE: Forest Hill College Theatre, Mahoneys Road Forest Hill at 7.30pm

Tickets are now on sale through Try Booking.

Just type in Porridge or Templeton to find our event.

Mrs Pamela Wood—Performing Arts Teacher

TEMPLETON CADBURY CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER

As part of our plan to improve facilities and resources for Templeton Primary School

we are currently running our fantastic Cadbury Fundraiser Drive.

Remember the individual chocolates sell for $1.00 each. Our profits will go towards ensuring the on-

going development of our school facilities.

Extra boxes are available for those able to sell more than the one box. Thank you to the many families

who have already returned their envelopes.

Mrs Pam Raines—Business Manager

Author Visits In the Library, we love helping children discover a new genre, author or series that

motivates them to open a book and become lost in a different world. To complement our

Library program, we have invited five authors to our school to inspire and entertain our

students!

Lee Fox Prep – Term 3

Lee Fox’s hilarious books ‘Ella

Kazoo will not Brush her Hair’

and ‘Jasper McFlea will not Eat

his Tea’ are completely relatable,

which makes them a lot of fun

for parents and children to read

together.

Sally Rippin Grade 1 – Term 2

Many of our students began

their independent reading

journeys with one of Sally

Rippin’s very popular series

‘Billie B. Brown’ or ‘Hey Jack’.

Her more recent series ‘Polly and

Buster’ is also a new favourite.

Corinne Fenton Grade 2 – Term 4

Anybody who loves celebrating Christmas in Melbourne would love Corinne’s two iconic books ‘Little Dog and the Christmas Wish’ and ‘One Christmas Eve’. You may even remember these two stories from the Myer Christmas windows in 2015 and 2016.

Sussanah McFarlane Grade 3 – Term 3

Our Grade Three children are lucky enough to be

hearing from another wonderful children’s author,

Susannah McFarlane. She wrote the incredibly

popular series ‘EJ12’ and ‘Zac Power’, and (under the

pseudonym Mac Parks) she also co-wrote the series

‘Boy vs Beast’.

Morris Gleitzman Grade 4, 5 & 6 – Term 3

We are extremely lucky to be welcoming Morris Gleitzman to our school. Morris is the current

Australian Children’s Laureate, which is a very high honour. Morris has written dozens of books, his books

have remained popular for decades, I’m sure many parents grew up reading his books, and now our

senior students are enjoying them as well.

It is an absolute privilege to be hosting such amazing authors at Templeton this year. We can’t wait to meet them and hear what they have to say!

CAMP AUSTRALIA

VACATION CARE AT TEMPLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL

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