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Cockatoo Primary School No 3535. Website – www.cockatoops.vic.edu.au

COCKATOO PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

A Great Place To Be!

NO. 24 Friday August 31st 2018

Dates to Remember

September

Thursday 6th Last KMOTION for Term 3

Friday 7th Ramo Mob arrive

Saturday 8th Ramo Movie Night

Sunday 9th Ramo – Luna Park from 11am (all welcome)

Monday 10th Ramo potato cake fundraiser

Tuesday 11th EDEC Girls Footy Day

Ramo –Casey Wave Pool swim & McDonalds (all welcome)

Thursday 13th Community BBQ from 5:30pm (all welcome)

Friday 14th Ramo – Farewell assembly 2:30pm (all welcome)

Sunday 16th Ramo Mob Depart

Tuesday 18th PFA Hot Chip day China delegation Depart

Friday 21st Last Day Term 3 – Dismissal 2:30pm

* dates correct at time of printing


Online Survey

Thank you to our many parents who completed the online survey regarding the strengths of our

school and areas in which we could do better. I have read them all and, from the comments, our

parent community values the care and concern that is evident in our school culture. Parents

identified the approachability of staff as being a strength. Parents commented that we create a

safe and engaging learning environment and that we bring out the best in the whole child.

Teachers are viewed as passionate, dedicated and professional who individually know each

student and understand their interests. There was a strong sense of teamwork present amongst

the staff at our school.

There was a common thread in the responses to “What We Could Improve?”- communication.

Some of the issues raised will be rectified once we address the use of a third party platform

similar to COMPASS. We are currently trialling U Educate-Us which, at the moment, is meeting

our expectations. If all goes according to plan, we will have an announcement to make in term 4!

Taking on board your feedback in the online survey, the following measures have been taken:

1. A review of the use of plastic pockets for take home notices – all take home notices will be

placed in the plastic pockets in every grade across the school.

2. Continue our practice of writing student’s names on notices if a student is absent. The

note will then be provided to the student on their return to school.

3. In the school newsletter on the front page, anticipated forthcoming events will be detailed

as a reminder to all families. This list of events is also placed on the Events Quick View

page of the Website and the Up-dated app. These are a guide only, so you can view what

is coming up and to act as reminder so you can ensure your child/ren have given you

notices related to these events.

4. Any notices distributed to our students will be placed on our website in the Quick Link

Notices & Newsletters. – this excludes community notices eg Puffing Billy Fun Run. This

will be effective from Monday 3rd September 2018. Website address -

www.cockatoops.vic.edu.au

5. Clarification of the payment facilities currently in operation within the school are detailed

below.

Parent Electronic Payments

The following items provided they exceed $10.00 per child in value, will be entered onto CASES

21 as a Family Invoice - Camps, Excursions, Incursions, Swimming and Student Fees &

Charges.

These items can be paid in the following manner:

1. Via Qkr by Mastercard

2. Sending to school with your child a completed Eftpos Credit Payment form.

3. Via credit card payment over the phone – please be advised that we will ask for the

CCV number on the card that you are using.

4. Over the counter office EFTPOS payments from 8.30am to 4.30pm (unless otherwise

advised for special events).

In addition School Uniform, Out of School Hours Fees and Canteen Lunch Orders can also be

paid for using the Qkr by Mastercard App.


We have a $10.00 minimum for payments being processed via Electronic means in the office and

over the phone. Canteen and Out of School Hours Care transactions are exempt from this rule.

Any fundraising events conducted at the school will not be entered via a Family Invoice onto

CASES21 and you will therefore be unable to pay these via Qkr by Mastercard.

With no minimum amount, cash payments can be paid in the following manner:

1. Over the counter office payments from 8.30am to 4.30pm (unless otherwise advised for

special events).

2. Sending the money with the permission form to school with your child – please ensure

that all monies sent in this manner are in a sealed envelope/bag with your child’s name

and grade clearly marked on it.

NAPLAN Online

In 2019 all NAPLAN testing will be conducted online. To trial the capabilities of our IT system, we

have been instructed to run NAPLAN readiness tests with all grade 3 and 5 students. One grade

3 and one grade 5 test, of approximately 40-50 minutes duration, will be administered between

Monday 10th September until Wednesday 12th September 2018. If you have any queries please

do not hesitate to contact Ross Woolger (NAPLAN coordinator) or myself.

Breakfast Club

A huge shout out to our regular “breaky club mums” who willingly give of their time to fill some

hungry tummies with breakfast before school.

We have some mornings where breaky club is closed as we do not have any volunteers to man

the program. It is a truly wonderful way to start the day and it makes a huge difference to many

children, particularly those with a growling tummy.

We are desperate for help on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The program commences at

8.15 and finishes at 9. If you can help, please contact Lee Smith through the office and she will

be able to chat with you and ‘show you the ropes’.

Thank you in anticipation of your support!

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all school leaders will be involved in the Department’s

professional learning communities’ initiative. We will be working on-site on Monday and at 1330

in Ferntree Gully on Tuesday and Wednesday. On behalf of Cockatoo Primary School, Sarah

Abraham, Ross Woolger, Tim Stapleton, Sarah Wintle, Meredith Smith and myself feel very

privileged to have been nominated for this exceptional opportunity.

Miss Wintle

Today we farewelled “Miss Wintle” and, on Monday 8th October we will welcome Mrs Barnes to

our school.

Today she received an amazing send off in the JLC as she and the students created wedding

gowns and bridal veils from rolls of toilet paper. Following this was the wedding breakfast where

yummy party food was shared.

Today, Sarah is commencing long service leave as she prepares for her wedding on the 8th

September 2018. We are all very excited for Sarah and cannot wait to share her special day as

she walks down the aisle to meet the love of her life, Cameron.


Family Fun Problem Solving

Activity

A wild dog swallowed a total of 105 nuts in five

days. Each day he managed to eat eight more that

he did on the previous day. How many did he eat

on each day?

Show how you solved the problem.

Interactive problem Solving Activities https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/problem-solving http://www.mathgametime.com/subject/problem-solving


Cockatoo Primary School is collaborating with Smiles Onsite to promote healthier, happier smiles at our school!

This incredible service is being offered for FREE under the federal government's Child Dental Benefits Schedule

(CDBS), and comes along with the chance to grab some amazing prizes.

All students will be given a consent form to bring home so that they can participate, and also so that they can go in

the draw to win a prize!

How does it work?

The Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CBDS) grants all eligible parents with $1000 worth of Medicare towards dental

per child, over a two-year period. Eligible parents should receive a confirmation letter; however if you are still

unsure, Smiles Onsite can check for you on completion of their consent form.

Can I make use of this service if I'm not eligible?

Of course! Smiles Onsite can do almost everything that your local dentist can do on board there state-of-the-art

mobile Clinic. If you would like them to see your child for a scale and clean, fillings, fissure seals etc., these services

can be offered with NO GAP payable.

This service is a great opportunity to get kids into the habit of good oral hygiene, and we hope you're as excited

about it as we are!

If you would like your child/children or yourself to participate in our service and have not received a Dental consent

form please click on the blue link below and complete the form. This form can be filled out on your computer,

smartphone or iPhone.

https://form.jotform.co/81058283989876

If you have any further questions about this program or your eligibility, please contact Smiles Onsite directly on

1800 276 453.

GET YOUR FORMS IN DON’T MISS OUT!


To avoid any confusion we request that money and permission forms are returned together in a clear plastic zip lock bag or envelope.

We are in desperate need of size 6,8 & 10 pants and leggings. If you happen to do a clean out please think of us.


We would like to wish the following students a very Happy Birthday.

Teagan James

Ruby Visser

Dylan Buckleigh

Makayla Ritchie

Zak Martini

Taylor McKenzie

Annelee Thomas

Jayden Regan

Evangeline Lushch

Dakoda Feltham

Harper wilson

Kobie Adam

Tahlia Harmer


Cut-off date for orders will be the 7th September, 2018

All book club orders and payments will need to be done online via the Book

Club LOOP for parents - please do not send book club orders or money to

school. The books you have ordered will be distributed to school, and then I

will distribute books to the students.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ENTER AN ORDER AFTER THE CLOSE OFF DATE YOU

WILL INCUR A CHARGE OF $4.99, FOR POSTAGE, YOUR ORDER WILL BE POSTED

TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS. THIS IS A SCHOLASTIC FEE NOT THE SCHOOL’S FEE.

Thank you everyone for your continuing support of Book Club …..

Chris Rounds - Book Club Co-ordinator

For a quick how-to-order video, log –in to - www.scholastic.com.au/loop - and click on HELP

in the top menu.


Sunday 9th of September Luna Park with the Ramo kids

Special entry prices for Cockatoo community

FREE $23.40 (normally $39.95)

$29.40 (normally $49.95)

Luna Park opens at 11am and closes at 6pm.

This is an event that our guests from Ramingining always look forward to with our Cockatoo Kids.

Come for a great day for the whole family and stay for as long or as little as you can.

Hope to see you all there for a fun filled day of

laughter and memories


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2018 Monday

cooking Tuesday

Wednesday

sport Thursday

Friday

computers

craft

examples

Term 3

week 8

3/9—7/9

Fruit Pies

Pancakes

Tie Dying

Crazy

Games

Tie Dying

Computers

To Contact O.S.H.C. call the School Office on 5968 8017 between 8.30am and 4.30pm

or ring 0408 566 957or 5968 0256 at all other times. Enrolment Forms

For 2018 are available at the office or Out of School Hours Care

Just a reminder that the canteen is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

NOTNOTNOTNOT Monday & Tuesday.

SPECIALS – Round 4n20 meat pies $3.00,

Supreme Pizza $2.40,

Pizza Pocket $2.40,

Sheperds Pie $3.00,

Chicken Munchies 6 pack $2.30

All QKR enquiries are to be made to the school office.

Menus are available at the school office not at the canteen.

We can NOT accept foreign coins as the bank does not accept these.

Canteen has a strict ‘NO CREDIT’ policy. Please ensure correct/enough money is included in the lunch

orders to avoid disappointment.

If would like to help in the Canteen between 10.30am and 2.00pm please leave your details with the

office staff and Judy will get back to you.


PFA Page * Cooking Program Every Wednesday

* Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser

This term we are cooking Apple Crumble at school, yummo… All students get a copy of the recipe we cook, you might like to consider getting a display book, or a folder to keep them in….. this program will run all year, so all students will collect quite a few recipes. If your child / children want to make these recipes at home, please support and encourage them. We have requested that all students ask your permission, before they start cooking their recipes at

home. Please remember they will need help preheating the oven, and placing the Apple Crumble in

the oven, and removing it from the oven when it is cooked �.

We heard that lots of the students who cooked with us have been cooking at home with you. We hope your families are enjoying the students new cooking skills.

If you wish to contribute to the program, you can make a financial donation at the Office towards the ingredients.

The PFA Team volunteer their time to run this Cooking Program at Cockatoo Primary School. If you are interested and available to come in on any Wednesday to help with the Cooking Program, we would really appreciate your help. We would like to have one adult supervising each small group of

students. All recipes are provided, and a copy of each recipe will be sent home with students, so they can make their recipes again at home in the future. We would love you to come along and help teach the

students at Cockatoo Primary School to cook.

PFA are running a fantastic Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser

this term. Your family will be sent one box of Cadbury Chocolates to sell. A note will be sent home soon with further information about the Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser.


KMOTION


Emerald Cricket Club

Junior Registration Day

Wed 5th September

4 pm - 6 pm

Chandler Reserve, Emerald

Cricket BLAST 5-8 years, U10’s,

U12’s, U14’s, U16’s

President: Clinton Marsh ph 0433

332 270

Junior Co-Ordinators: Ian and

Debbie Crosher

ph 0429 660 153 ph 0438 547 157


PARENT INFORMATION BULLETIN – Term 3

Grades F, 1 & 2 – Week 8 Commencing – Monday 3rd September

Numeracy Students will be working on a range of activities based on their assessment data

Students will be extending their knowledge of fractions. Students will be; • Naming fractions • Identifying the numerator and denominator • matching fractions to a picture cue • Dividing a collection into a fraction

A home activity you could do with your child this week could be to divide their dinner plate into fractions.

Literacy Reading Writing Spelling Students will be working on a range of activities based on their assessment data

Reading: Students will be exploring narrative texts understanding the setting, characters, problem and solution to the story.

A home activity you could do with your child this week could be to identify the setting, characters, problem and solution within their nightly reader.

Writing:. Students will be writing a narrative, Students will be;

• Using a rubric to orientate themselves • Using picture cues to assist their writing • Using a graphic organiser to draw their story including the characters, setting,

problem and a solution • Discussing their story with a partner and receiving feedback

A home activity you could do with your child this week could be to ask them to write a story using their family as the characters.

Spelling: Students will be demonstrating their ability to use their visual memory to write their common words. A home activity you could do to support your child’s development would be to test their knowledge of their common words.

Inquiry Science, Technology, Humanities & Creative thinking

THE

JLC

ROCKS!


Japanese Rohan Buttenshaw

Foundation - Japanese Fan: Students make a traditional Japanese uchiwa fan. Fans in Japan are essential for the hot Japanese summers. Grade 1/2 - Animals: Students use animals as a topic to play ‘go fish’ and memory games using established phrases and responses.

Visual Arts Leah Stephens

Foundation - Students learn to explore printmaking skills and pattern. They will use their thumb prints and drawing to create an artwork. Grade 1/2 - Students learn to explore printmaking skills and pattern. They will use their thumb prints and drawing to create an artwork.

Music Ash Bourke

Dance

P.E Ash Bourke

PMP

Personal, Social & Cultural Learning

Homework Reading and sight words

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Students who bring their notice plastic pocket and reading satchel will be rewarded with a dojo on a daily basis. In addition to these dojo’s students who bring their yellow diary on a Friday with at least three night of reading filled in will receive an extra dojo. Monday the 10th of September the students have the opportunity to participate in the Ramo hot potato cake, cold drink and chocolate. This is a fundraiser for our Ramo delegation and all monies raised support the students when they are down from Ramingining. The cost is $5 and is NOT compulsory, this is parent choice. This snack does not replace any of the other food breaks scheduled throughout your child’s school day. If you would like to purchase tickets for the China raffle please send the money along with your child or come up to the front office. Raffle drawn the 5th of September We have many books that need to be contacted, if you are willing to take some books home to cover please see your teacher and we will organise a pack for you. ☺ ☺ ☺

******Reminder********* If your child has not brought back their portfolio they are now overdue!!


PARENT INFORMATION BULLETIN – Term 3 Grades 3/4 – Week 8

Commencing – Monday 3rd September


Topic- Fractions (2nd week) Students will be:

• Multiplying vertically • Using arrays, grouping and repeated addition to work out multiplication • Multiplying 2 digit by 1 digit numbers • Multiplying 2 digit by 2 digit numbers

Daily automaticity activities according to student’s needs related to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. You can support your child at home by having them work out problems such as ‘Each week I have to spend $20 on petrol, how much will I spend in 4 weeks?’

Literacy Students will be working on a range of activities based on their assessment data Reading Writing Spelling

Reading: This week, students are looking at informative texts, their purpose and specific text features. You can support your child at home by asking about where to find different information reports in real life. Writing: Students will be writing an information report about bicycles An activity you could do at home to support your child’s learning could be to investigate the features of a bike and how bikes have changed over time. Spelling: This week students will be looking at collective nouns identified in their reading books, information reports and online research. An activity you could do at home to support your child’s learning could be to discuss some of the more unusual collective nouns for different groups of animals.


Students will be continuing to look at how inventions have changed our lives and how technology has made our lives easier.


Visual Arts Leah Stephens

Music Ash Bourke

P.E Ash Bourke

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Students will be starting mindfulness in the classroom.

Homework Reading at least 4 times a week – reading diary needs to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to school each Friday. Practise times tables. Reading comprehension worksheet

SPECIAL EVENTS: WEEK 8

Welcome back to Mr P who returns to work on Monday 3rd September. We all hope he had a great time in Ramingining.

Last KMotion for term 3 - Thursday 6th September

Ramo movie night - Saturday 8th September

Luna Park with Ramo students - Sunday 9th September

If you would like to purchase tickets for the China raffle, please send the money along with your child or come up to the front office. Raffle drawn the 12th of September

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PARENT INFORMATION BULLETIN – Term 3

Grades 5/6 – Week 8 Commencing – Monday 3rd September


Topic- Fractions This week students are learning about Fractions and representing these on number lines, this might include mixed number fractions, improper fractions or negative fractions. Home Activity- Involve kids in a range of cooking activities where students are required to measure ingredients using fractions.

Literacy Students will be working on a range of activities based on their assessment data Reading , Writing, Spelling

Reading- Students will be building on their ability to read, view and respond to literature, we will be watching Shark Tank and looking at the pros and cons of different inventions, as well as the presentation skills shown by those presenting their invention. Writing- Students will be writing a discussion text which discusses the pros and cons of an invention from shark tank. Spelling- Students will be investigating a range of nouns and pronouns and completing activities using them, such as noun Twister. Home Activity – Discuss the inventions that students have seen in Shark Tank.


Students will be continuing to develop and then present their Rotary Speech, based on the topic of their choice.


Hiragana: Students use flash cards to practice writing Japanese words in hiragana.

Visual Arts Leah Stephenson

Students learn about printmaking skills, techniques and processes.

Music Ash Bourke

Dance

P.E Ash Bourke

Health & Wellbeing


Students will be involved in conversations and activities involved in building their confidence in relation to public speaking. Home Activity – Check your child is using their plastic pocket.

Homework Reading at least 4 times a week – this needs to be noted in their diary, signed by a parent and returned to school each Friday. Students will have activities to complete on number patterns.

SPECIAL EVENTS: WEEK 8 Ramingining Delegation Arrive – Friday the 7th of September

Ramingining Movie Night – Saturday the 8th of September Luna Park with Ramo Delegation – Sunday the 9th of September – Everyone welcome to attend!


COCKATOO PRIMARY SCHOOL

RAFFLE

CHINA PROGRAM

Extended until Wednesday September 12th!!

Only 150 tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis

First Prize- B & B Gift Voucher Kerami Manor Wee-value $700

Second Prize- Collection of toys-including Schleich figurines

value $160

Third Prize- Puffing Billy family ticket (2A 4C) value $150

Fourth Prize- Homegrown Design voucher- canvas for any photo to be printed-value $100

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Runners up prizes include - $50 vouchers for Lisa Maree’s hair design,

Tasman Meats, Willowfields Shoppe and Kruzer’s Kreations, $30 Chieftans Smokehouse voucher, 2x$25 Brunch on McBride vouchers

& 5x Cameo Cinema tickets

Raffle Ticket Cockatoo Primary School

China Program

$10ea

Name _______________________________ Ph. _______________________________ Drawn Wednesday September 5th 2018

Raffle Ticket Cockatoo Primary School

China Program

$10ea

Name _______________________________

Ph. _______________________________

Drawn Wednesday September 5th 2018

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