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All payments for Swimming Lessons are due!
NO CANTEEN TOMORROW – FRIDAY 28TH JULY
FOUNTAIN GATE PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Prospect Hill Road, Narre Warren 3805
Telephone: 9703 1187
Fax: 9703 2001
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fountaingateps.vic.edu.au
School No. 5072
27 July
2017
DIARY DATES
Students may arrive at school at 8.30am.
Earlier arrivals will be taken to the Breakfast Club, fees apply. School Banking every Tuesday
Parents and Friends every Friday 9am Orana room
Thursday 3rd August Australian Ballet – Grades 5 & 6 10.30am - 3.15pm
Friday 4th August
Free Dress Day – Whole School – Fundraiser for production – gold coin donation
Sunday 6th August Production Dress Rehearsal 1-6pm at Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary School
Thursday 10th August Australian Ballet – Grades 5 & 6 10.30am – 3.15pm
Friday 11th August Prep – Grade 2 Swimming begins (times to be advised)
Sunday 13th August
Production Dress Rehearsal 1-6pm at Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary School
Monday 14th August FGPS – Production 7.00pm – Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary
School – 35 Gwendoline Dr, Berwick
Tuesday 15th August FGPS – Production 7.00pm – Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary
School – 35 Gwendoline Dr, Berwick
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Principal’s Comments
Dear Parents,
We find that children learn to read rapidly from prep-
2. For most children, by the end of grade 2 they are
able to read many books at their level with quite
good understanding. For many children, (not only at
our school), grade 3 standards require a big jump in
the number of words children need to know, and in
the complexity of the ideas they need to understand.
International research calls this the “grade 3 slump”
in reading. In order to alleviate this problem, children
need to actively learn as many words as possible
early on, and engage in activities that develop their
understandings of the world. The best way to learn
new words is in the context of new experiences. For
example, at the supermarket, children can be engaged
in talk about the products. Asking children to say
new words is very powerful, as the physical action of
pronouncing a word correctly helps embed it in
memory. Children need to be encouraged to ask what
words mean if they are watching TV. It’s very handy
to have a T.V. that can be paused so the unknown
word can be explained and the program not be
missed! Once children get in the habit of being “word
detectives”, they will tune in to language and their
language learning will be ongoing throughout their
lives. In grade 3 and later, some children use so much
short term memory space working out unknown
words, that the meaning of the text is lost. Even in
this digital age, reading is central to effective
functioning in a modern society.
Here are some ideas for encouraging your child to
talk:
When your child talks, give them your full
attention (this can be difficult!) Take the time
to fully answer their questions
Use adult words in your conversations, and
explain what they mean
Ask your child, “What does that remind you
of?” Encourage them to look for similarities
and differences
Ask your child to give you directions. For
example, “Explain how to get to nanna’s
house”
Play games that require talking, such as most
board games
Limit their time on electronic games that
require mostly hand-eye coordination and
little interaction
Ask your child what might happen next if
they are watching TV. Ask them who their
favourite character is in a show and why
Tell your child about things that have
happened in your day
Encourage your children to create a play for
you to watch
Tell each other jokes
Don’t let children take electronic games in the
car. Some of the best conversations I had with
my sons happened while we were driving to
and from places!
Human intelligence is primarily developed through
speaking and listening. The quality of our lives
depends on the quality of our thinking and on our
ability to communicate and discuss what we think
with others. Talk is intrinsic to literacy and to our
ability to form relationships with others. It is the
foundation of both verbal and emotional intelligence.
(Fisher, 2007)
Kind regards,
Jenny Duggan
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A HUGE thank you to the school community for supporting Free Dress Day last term and helping to raise more than
$480 for Red Cross.
On behalf of the Social Service Committee we would like to thank you for your continued support.
Corinne Leckning & Crystal Rousetty
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1H: Rayana - The wonderful spacing she has been using in her writing this week. Well done! 1M: Sobhan - Writing a great narrative about super heroes. Well done! 1P: Natasha - Being able to use and order a contents page in a non-fiction book. Keep it up!
2B: Rahmatullah - Working hard to think about the beginning, middle and end
sounds during writing. Well done!
2C: Bella - For working hard to improve the quality and quantity of her writing.
You should be very proud of your efforts!
2M: Muzakir - Working hard in Place Value Learning Sequences this week. Keep
up the great work, Muzakir!
3C: Basith - Trying very hard while revising his information report on the great white shark.
4G: Kalais & Blake - Putting thought and effort into their ERP artefact! Keep up
the great work Kalais & Blake.
4D: Mohammad - His narrative about a meeting with Michael Jordan. It has
a clear message and interesting ideas! Well done!
4H : Tebano - A fantastic first week at Fountain Gate. You have settled in
well and have demonstrated a wonderful learning attitude. Keep up the
great work.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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5B: Moko – Writing a detailed and creative response during
our Indigeonous Australians theme study. Keep up the good work Moko!
5H: Grace – Your ability to positively accept feedback in Writers’ Workshop scheduled conferences, and genuinely implement that feedback to improve your
writing abilities. Well done Grace!
5S: Austin – Outstanding participation in his Subtraction Learning Sequence focus group.
5S: Hershi – Using the feedback given during her scheduled conference and asking questions to take action during independent writing times. 5/6H: Zahra – Writing and revising her information report on bullying to create a very well written, professional piece.
6C: Madina – Trying her best to summarise information about aboriginal culture. Well done and keep up the good effort! 6D: Diane – Working hard on her Subtraction Learning Sequence and showing good understanding during her conferences. Well done!
6S: Arsh – His fantastically humorous sort story during our study on Paul Jennings.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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If you are Late!
If you think only a few minutes late is okay, think again!
He/She is only missing just:
That equals:
Which is: Over 13 years of schooling that’s:
10 minutes per day
50 minutes per week = Nearly a whole lesson!
Nearly 1.5 weeks per year
Half a year
20 minutes per day 1 hour 40 minutes per week
Over 2.5 weeks per year
1 year
Half an hour per day
Half a day per week
4 weeks per year 1 and a half years
1 hour per day 1 day per week 8 weeks per year Over 2 and a half years
-ART AWARD-
3H – Isidora – Making an excellent wooden basket!
5S – Austin – Making an excellent 3D model of Roman colosseum!
5H – Moroni – His great oil pastel drawing!
6D – Roqiyah – Her wonderful sewing skills!
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Attendance matters!
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Well-done to 389 of 504 students who have attained 100%
attendance for week 1 of Term 3!
That’s 77.2% of the school! Keep up the effort so we can
reach our goal of 90% by the end of the term!
CONGRATULATIONS TO 6D FOR 100% ATTENDANCE FOR
WEEK 1 OF TERM 3!
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Remember to inform the school if your child is absent.
If your child is absent due to health/religious/cultural reasons, you can notify the school through FLEXIBUZZ!
Be notified of our newsletters, messages, events and other communications!
Simply download the FLEXIBUZZ app (FREE) to your phone or tablet
Schooling is compulsory for children and young people aged from 6 – 17 years
School attendance is mandated under the Education Training and Reform Act 2006.
It is the responsibility of parents/ carers to ensure their child
regularly attends school
Parents are required to ensure their child attends school and provide an explanation for their child's absence from school!
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This year FGPS is participating in Woolworths Earn & Learn! Every time you
shop at Woolworths, collect the stickers and put them on the sticker sheet,
which you can place in either the box outside the Fountain Gate store OR
send them to school and place in the allocated box in the office.
The stickers help us earn dollars to spend on Valuable Educational Items.
Remember to place one sticker per square from the sheets that you can
get from the school Canteen.
Woolworths ONLY count the sheets not the individual stickers.
Please encourage friends and family to shop at Woolworths so they can
collect stickers for our school! Last time we were able to purchase over
$2,000 worth of Numeracy material!
Happy Collecting!
Leanne Sammut
Canteen
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PREP ENROLMENTS 2018
We are now accepting Prep enrolments for 2018!
Please visit the office for an enrolment pack!
Ensure you have a copy of the child’s:
Birth certificate (or extract of entry)
Immunisation certificate for primary school enrolment
Passport & Visa (if your child was born overseas)
Dates to remember: Prep Transition Program
Wednesday 1st November 2017 (Art) (2.15-3.15pm)
Wednesday 8th November 2017 (Music & PE) (2.15-3.15pm)
Wednesday 15th November 2017 (Classroom) (2.15-3.15pm)
Tuesday 12th December 2017: Orientation Day (9.30-11.00am)
(Come to the front office)
These sessions will be a great opportunity for students to meet various staff members and
have new experiences in preparation for 2018. It is also a valuable opportunity for parents to
meet each other.
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For your convenience, please print and use when your child is absent and return to office.
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If your child has Asthma, it is department policy to provide the
school with an Asthma Action Plan along with medication.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings 8.30am-8.45am
Free for all students
Fruit Salad Vita Brits
Baked Beans Jaffle Muesli Porridge
Cheerios
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Canteen Corner
Please fill in your child’s lunch order prior
to school, and placed in their classroom
tub. The cost of a brown paper bag is
10cents.
Lunches:-
Please remember to pack a healthy snack for recess and a lunch for
your child
Stickybeaks reusable lunch Wallets
Now available for purchase at the canteen $7.00
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The Department of education & Fountain Gate Primary School does not endorse the products or services of any private
advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education or Fountain Gate Primary School for accuracy of
information contained in advertisement or claims made by them.