FINDON

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Learning for life

Cuthbert Drive, MILL PARK 3082 Telephone: 9404 1362 Fax: 9436 8362

Email: findon.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.findonps.vic.edu.au

DATES TO REMEMBER TUESDAY, 17th March 2020

MARCH

18 Sausage Sizzle

20 School Photos

24 Casual Dress Day

24 LT4 Movie ‘Holes’

26 4/5/6 House Athletics Carnival

27 Last Day Term 1

APRIL

28 Foundation Expo Night

30 Superhero A thon

AUGUST

7 Curriculum Day

28 Year 1 Dinner & Year 2 Sleepover

29 Year 2 Sleepover Pick Up

NOVEMBER

2 Curriculum Day

3 Melbourne Cup Day

Hello Everyone

WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST CLUB (ENCOMPASS CARE) HAS FINISHED FOR TERM 1 AND WILL RESUME FOR THE START OF TERM 2.

ADVANCED NOTICE: JSC STUDENT $2 COIN DONATION FUNDRAISERS 2020

Term 1 24th March BUSH FIRE RELIEF APPEAL

Term 2 2nd June ENCOMPASS CARE Breakfast Club

Term 3 2nd September STATE SCHOOLS RELIEF FUND

Congratulations to Kath and Anta on the safe arrival of Baby Neve…precious gift of life!

2020 VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE: READING EVERYBODY EVERYDAY

Reading is an essential life skill for everyone and the challenge encourages families to be actively involved in supporting children to read. We are encouraging all Findon students to read the set number of books and record their efforts online. It’s a great way to get students talking about reading with friends and family and pushing themselves to read as many books as they can. Students will have until September to complete the challenge.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SCHOOLCOUNCIL 2020

The AGM School Council will take place on Tuesday March 17th at 6pm, in the staffroom. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the following parents who have served as parent representatives, on School Council for 2019: Naomi, Michelle, Clare, Ben, Elicia, Stephen, Kai Lee and Kirsty. I thank our retiring members Michelle, Elicia and Stephen for their dedication as school council members and welcome our newly elected members Tanya, Lee and Joshua. They are joined by DET representatives including Linda, Florence, Tenielle and Caroline, who together make up the School Council for 2020. Parents are warmly invited to attend the AGM and I ask that you do notify the office if you would like to attend. New School Council sub committees and office bearers for 2020 will be elected following this meeting.

BULLYING AND DEALING WITH THE SCHOOL

Although our school implements a number of anti-bullying strategies, at times, students occasionally make inappropriate choices resulting in bullying behaviours. Parents are encouraged to report incidents of bullying to the school and discuss future action with their child. Here are a few strategies which may be of help:

Get the facts. Before approaching the school, list all the facts as well as you know them: what happened, who was involved, where it occurred, who witnessed it, anything your child did that may have provoked the incident, whether it was a one-off or a series of events.

Explain to your child that you intend to talk to the school about the incident. Reassure your child that it will make things better in the long run, not worse.

Make an appointment to avoid disappointment or frustration. The school is a busy place and if you arrive unexpectedly, the person you need to see may not be available.

Leave dealing with the bully to the school and don’t try to deal with the bully or the bully’s parents directly yourself.

Avoid accusing the school, but ask questions to clarify the situation. Try to stay calm and remember that teachers are usually the last to find out that bullying is happening at the school. The usual sequence is friends first, then parents, and lastly the school.

Ask what the school will do to deal with the problem and what the school would like you to do.

Be patient and allow the school time to investigate and deal with the problem.

Be willing to participate in a follow-up meeting to make sure the problem has been solved and the situation is being monitored. Supporting our young people to become socially competent, confident and resilient is an ongoing priority at the school. When parents and teachers work together cooperatively, the children benefit.

BAKER’S DELIGHT HOT CROSS BUNS FUNDRAISER & EASTER RAFFLE

Be sure to buy your raffle tickets so you can be in the draw to win one of the many Easter Baskets, being drawn at our assembly on Friday 27th March. Your HOT CROSS BUN orders will be distributed on Wednesday 25th March.

Students will be dismissed on the last day of Term 1, from their classrooms at 1.30pm. School resumes for Term 2 on Tuesday 14th April 2020.

Introducing Learning Team 3

Hello Findon Families, I’m Isabelle Iliopoulos (Miss Ili). I am so, so happy to be back at Findon after two wonderful years of teaching and living in London as well travelling to over 40 countries in that time! Behind me in my photo is Tower Bridge which is one of London’s famous bridges and landmarks. Prior to my two year adventure, I taught at Findon for two years in LT2 teaching Years 1 and 2. I am thrilled to be a part of LT3 in 2020, taking on the role of Team Manager and working with an amazing team of teachers and students. I am looking forward to a wonderful year of teaching the superstars in 3II with a year full of growth and exciting challenges and events such as the Phillip Island camp! I love spending time with friends and family, going to the beach and I have a serious love for food! Now that I’m back in Melbourne, it will be much easier to keep up with watching Collingwood games. I am all the way down the back of the BER in Room 17, so please make the trek and say hello!

Hello, my name is Louise and this is my first year teaching at Findon. I'm so excited to be teaching 3/4LP this year! I've taught Prep and Grade 5/6 previously at different schools. I took last year off, because I had a baby. Before I was a teacher, I was a journalist. I'm very passionate about writing! When I'm not in the classroom, I am usually hanging out with my husband Frankie or son Preston. I love drawing, painting, playing music and exploring new places. I've been to lots of different countries, but my favourites were Cuba and Greece! Please come and say hi.

Hi, I’m Daniel. I am enjoying the opportunity to guide and learn with the students in Years 3

and 4, and I am also lucky to be teaching alongside Isabelle (back at Findon after two amazing

years travelling the world and teaching overseas), Mel and Molly in the BER, and Elizabeth and

Louise across the way in the portables. I am looking forward to watching our students take on a

variety of challenges this year, like creating incredible food in the kitchen (assisting Michelle in

her new role), conquering the NAPLAN, and going on exciting adventures, such as the journey

to Phillip Island for camp. The photo I have included is taken at Erskine Falls in Lorne. My two

sons, Oliver and Elliot are on the rock with me and we enjoy heading down there in summer

and standing under the waterfall. I continue to support the Blues (even if the AFL is on hold or I

can’t go to games), and I’ve become a Brooklyn Nets fan in the NBA (hope the season comes

back quickly).

I leave you with the following words to ponder

‘No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.’

Have a great week

Paula Cosgrave

Principal

Easter Raffle

Raffle Tickets $1.00 each.

4 Great Hampers to be won!!!!!!!

Hi my name is Elizabeth and this is my fourth year of teaching at Findon Primary. I live with my fiancé Jackson and love visiting my family on the weekends. Some of my hobbies include playing netball, playing the piano and going to the beach during the school holidays. I love dogs, reading, dress up parties and watching LOTS of movies! I hate cooking, crowded trams and forgetting to bring my lunch to school. I’m really excited about going on Camp to Philip Island this year and have been absolutely loving teaching grade 3/4s this year!

Hi I’m Mel. I have two young sons. Harvey who is seven and is year 1 and Darcy who is two. I’m loving working with Molly and the students in OC. We’re off to a great start to 2020 and l can’t wait for all the learning that is yet to come.

Hi, l am Molly and am returning back to work after having my son Oban who is now ten months old. I love my partnership with Mel and all the students in OC! I look forward to a wonderful year of learning together.

MATHS PROBLEM Congratulations to the following 19 students who entered the maths competition. Each of these students earnt 5 house points for their respective houses. Cuthbert and Freeman won the week with 35 points. Don’t forget to add your name, house and home group to your entry.

Name HG Level House Name HG Level House

Hugo P. LL Middle Cuthbert Lilian B. EM Upper Freeman

Declan P. FSJ Junior Cuthbert Holly B. CG Junior Freeman

Logan C. FNS Junior Cuthbert Brandon S. AS Upper Freeman

Sarah C. LS Upper Cuthbert Nathan S. DF Upper Freeman

Ramsey D. FMZ Junior Cuthbert Leana B-B NL Junior Roycroft

Theo M. NL Junior Cuthbert Noah K. FH Junior Roycroft

Nate M. EH Middle Cuthbert Aaron B. TN Upper Strickland

Harrison C. LS Upper Freeman Cassie B. FNS Junior Strickland

Arissa C. NL Middle Freeman Sienna F. FNS Junior Strickland

Noah B. TN Middle Freeman

House Points from Week 7

Cuthbert - WIN Freeman - WIN Roycroft Strickland

35 35 10 15

THIS WEEK’S PROBLEMS - Find the Finishing Number

Upper (4 to 6) Middle (2 to 4) Junior (P to 2)

Name: Name: Name:

House: House: House:

Home Group: Home Group: Home Group:

Bananas cost $3.89 a kg. Imagine

you buy 3 kg of bananas and pay for

this with a twenty dollar note.

What change do you get (you will

need to round off)?

Answer: ___________

If you receive 1 note and 4 coins in

change, what do you get (there is

more than one answer)?

Draw them here:

If you are being picked up by mum from

the cinema at 6:45pm, what movie can

you see so that you will be out on time?

Hint: There are 60 minutes in 1 hour.

Answer: __________________

Movie Star

ting

tim

e

Running

Time

Sonic and the

Hedgehog

5:05

pm

95 mins

Frozen II 5:00 115 mins

Jumanji 4:55

pm

118 mins

Circle the odd one out:

5, 20, 25, 50, 46, 65, 90

Why did you choose that number?

99, 95, 91, 93, 89, 85, 81

Why did you choose that number?

Please submit your entries to the OFFICE by Thursday afternoon. Thank-you.

MATHLETICS

84 certificates have been earnt on Mathletics over the last two weeks. Great to see that students are using the program and earning the magical 1000 points from Monday to Sunday.

Nicolas P’s (3II) Gold Certificate will be awarded at this week’s assembly. Sorry for the delay.

LOG ONTO MATHLETICS AT: www.mathletics.com.au

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

School Photo Day

FRIDAY 20th MARCH

Students are required to wear full school uniform.

F NS Isaac - For being a caring and compassionate member of the class.

3/4 DF Radin - For being an excellent role model and showing great care for others in the classroom.

F MZ Brileigh - For being so caring and kind to everyone in our class

5/6 MM Rakaya - looking after her friends

F SJ Will- For always being caring with your friends 5/6 EM Laylah- For supporting a friend when they were upset.

1/2 TN Celina- For always taking great care of your friends. 5/6 IK Matilda- For always caring and helping our classroom.

1/2 FH Lincoln- for showing a caring nature in the classroom. 5/6 LS Aisha- For being an excellent role model to your peers.

1/2 CG Isabella- For caring about others and letting people join in the game.

5/6 AS David- for always cheering people up.

1/2 LL Hugo- For always looking out for his friends and peers, as well as supports their needs.

Specialist Awards

1/2 NL Kobi- For helping his peers and showing compassion when he friends are sad.

VA James P- For working so hard on your anime people and trying your best. (Nicole)

3/4 OC Chase- for your improved work ethic and for focusing on the things you can control.

PA Jayden T- For working so hard during our ukulele sessions.

3/4 II Lucy- For being respectful and inclusive of others inside and outside of the classroom.

PE Yasmin- For putting in effort and looking after your friends

3/4 LP Aurora- for being caring and compassionate KG Harliv- For caring and working hard in garden classes. (Bill)

Ryan- For being kind to his classmates and working with patience and care (Michelle)

3/4 EH Tyler- supporting his friends and others each day IND Boston- For participating in Indonesian songs and games

Casual Dress Day

Raising funds for the

Bushfire Relief

Tuesday 24th March

$2 coin Donation

Netbook Payment Schedule

Payment Due Dates Year 3 (2020) Year 4 (2020) Year 5 Year 6

Once off deposit Monday 2nd Dec 2019 $30 $30

1st Payment Friday 7th Feb 2020 $70 $70 $65 $65

2nd Payment Friday 24th Apr 2020 $70 $70 $65 $65

3rd Payment Friday 17th Jul 2020 $70 $70 $65 $65

4th Payment Friday 9th Oct 2020 $70 $70 $65 $65

Service Name Date Theme

Findon Primary School Science Activities 16/03/20 to 20/03/20

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Planned activity 1

Hama Beads

Jewellery Making

Bug and Insect Crafts

Painting

Colouring and Drawing pictures

Planned activity 2

Kinetic Sand

Beadwork Printable Bugs Finger puppets

Balloon Painting

Basketball Game

Yarning Circle

-Sharing OSHC Daily Routine- Regular Handwashing and Sanitizing

Weekly Specials

Challenge of the week Chop it Up Game (How fast can you pick with a Chop stick)

Pizza

Chillout Zone Chill out corner Reading Blankets & Cushions

Mindfulness

Practice with a breathing buddy Mindful walks

Home work Club

Science Maths Reading Writing

Crafty Collection

Handicraft Drawing Beadwork Jewelry making

Games Central

Monoploy UNO Hama beads

Natures Way Recycling

Sports Box

Basketball Posion ball Footy

Construction City

Lego Blocks

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Breakfast: Cornflakes, Weetbix, RiceBubbles, Oats, Toast Spreads: Jam, Honey, Vegemite Drinks: Milk, Water Afternoon Tea: Fruit platter with vegetables Sandwiches Drink: Water

Breakfast: Cornflakes, Weetbix, Rice Bubbles, Oats, Toast Spreads: Jam, Honey, Vegemite Drinks: Milk, Water Afternoon Tea: Fruit platter with vegetables Rice Cakes Drink: Water

Breakfast: Cornflakes, Rice Bubbles, Oats, Weetbix, Toast Spreads: Jam, Honey, Vegemite Drinks: Milk, Water Afternoon Tea: Fruit platter with vegetables Spaghetti Cups Drink: Water

Breakfast: Cornflakes, Weetbix, Rice Bubbles, Oats, Toast Spreads: Jam, Honey, Vegemite Drinks: Milk, Water Afternoon Tea: Fruit platter with vegetables Chocolate Muffins Drink: Water

Breakfast: Cornflakes, Weetbix, Rice Bubbles, Oats, Toast Spreads: Jam, Honey, Vegemite Drinks: Milk, Water Afternoon Tea: Fruit platter with vegetables Popcorn, Crackers Drink: Water

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