East Road Seaford 3198 Telephone 9786 5197 Facsimile 9785 3219 Email seaford.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website www.seafordpark.vic.edu.au

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PROGRESS OF NEW FRONT ENTRANCE AREA The rehabilitation of the space left from the removal of the relocatables and the construction of our new front entrance is taking shape. During the holidays I am meeting with a number of people to scope the works for the play/nature garden. As you can see from the before and after shots there has been progress!

ON TIME AWARDS In the last newsletter I wrote about the importance of regular attendance and coming to school on time. Being at school between 8.50 and 9am gives your child a chance to put down their bag, have a little play and socialise with their classmates before the bell goes to line up. It sets your child up for a good start to the school day. At Monday Assembly we have the On Time Awards where we announce the class who has had the least amount of late children arriving to class. The class with the ‘least late days’ for the term win a free icypole on the last day of term. This term’s class with the least late days was Prep A with ONLY 11 late days for the whole term! Well done Prep A for setting the standard for the whole school. Unfortunately there were some other classes that had 50 late days and it is usually the same students, so please assist your child to be at school on time - ten minutes is all it takes.

BIKE SAFETY in the HOLIDAYS We had a very successful Ride to School Day last Friday with over half our students travelling to school under wheels or walking. We encourage safe riding by wearing helmets at all times when cycling, cycling on paths (for under 12 year olds), and being aware of road traffic. Have a safe and happy holiday. Julie Braakhuis

Dates to Remember:

March

Friday 27th Easter Bonnet Parade 9.30am

Last day of Term 1 - 2.30pm dismissal

April

Monday 13th Term 2 resumes

Thursday 16th School Photos

Privacy Briefing for new parent helpers 2.45 Library

Friday 24th Anzac Day commemoration

May Tuesday 5th Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee 8.30am

Parents and Friends Committee 2pm

Thursday 7th Marketing and Promotions Subcommittee 6pm

Friday 8th Interschool Track sports at Ballam Park

12th -14th NAPLAN for Years 3 & 5

Friday 15th District Cross Country

Education Week

Tuesday 19th Annual Reporting meeting 6pm School Council meeting 6.30

Wednesday 20th Open Night 6 - 7pm

Thursday 21st Junior School Concert & Choir Performance

From the Principal’s Pen.

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East Road Seaford 3198 Telephone 9786 5197 Facsimile 9785 3219 Email seaford.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website www.seafordpark.vic.edu.au

NORTHERN PENINSULA DIVISION SWIMMING CARNIVAL On Wednesday 11th March 4 Seaford Park students represented the Seaford District in the Northern Peninsula Swimming Carnival. Sahara, Tayla, Oska and Brodie swam in a variety of events. Sahara in the 50m freestyle, backstroke and butterfly, Tayla in the breaststroke and backstroke, Oska in the freestyle and breaststroke and Brodie in the backstroke. These students showed an enormous amount of confidence to compete in front of a large crowd. It is the first time in many years that Seaford Park students have participated in this event and the first time that these students have taken part in such a large competition. It was a lovely day and a wonderful experience for Sahara, Tayla, Oska, and Brodie, and although none of our students made it through to the next round of competition, everyone should be extremely proud of their efforts, I certainly was! CONGRATULATIONS. Kyle Witte.

BALLAM PARK On March 13th we had the field events at Ballam Park. We competed in five events, triple jump, long jump, discus, shot put and high jump. The 9 year olds who obtained a place were Callum, he came 2nd in long jump, Dakota also came second in long jump, Lily came first in discus and Jovelle 2nd in discus and 3rd in shot put. In the 10 year age group the people who achieved a place were Nethan he came 2nd in long jump, Tayla came 3rd in high jump. Well done Jenna L, Charlotte B, Alesia I, Jolie F, Nethan A, Adam H, Tayla A, Lachlan M and Lochlan S under 10’s. Well done to the other people who competed in this group. In the 11 year age group the people who achieved a place were, Abul who came 3rd in the high jump, Alyssa who came 2nd in the discuss and Brodie who came 3rd in the long jump. Well done to the other people who competed in this group. In the 12/13 year age group the people who achieved a place were Oska M who came 2nd in triple jump, Charlotte D who came 1st in the discus. Well done to everyone else who tried hard in this age group. We would like to thank all the parents who came down and helped out and to the teachers Mr Triplow, Mrs Witte and Melissa who organised the day. It was a great day.

ZONE SPORTS

35 Seaford Park students competed in discuss, shot put, high jump, long jump and triple jump events. Students who finished in 1st and 2nd place in their events will now continue on to the Northern Peninsula Zone competition in term 2. Congratulations to, Charlotte, Alyssa, Nethan and Oska who will be representing our school. Lily, Callum and Jovelle also placed 1st or 2nd but unfortunately there is no 9 year old age group at the Zone athletics. We are very proud of the persistence our students showed as they attempted each event. Even if they weren’t successful on their first or second attempts they kept trying and continued on to have a third attempt. Well done everyone! Thank you to Mr Triplow, Ms Simencic and Mr Spilling for marshalling the discus events.

RIDE 2 SCHOOL

A big thanks to all the parents who encouraged their children to take part in the Ride2School day on Friday 20th March. It was a fantastic effort and the Bike Shed had just enough room. On the day we had 39 children ride to school, 11 skate or scoot and 29 walk. This gave us a total of 79 children taking part in the Ride2School event. 72 came by car or bus. What a fabulous effort with over half the school taking part. Your participation contributed to the biggest National Ride2ASchool Day ever, and I’d like to share some numbers with you. More that 2040 schools took part in the celebration, over 350,000 students actively travelled to school and 346 new schools to the Ride2School program took part for the first time. Please encourage your children to continue this commitment by regularly riding, skating, scooting or walking to school safely. Mr Lewis.

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East Road Seaford 3198 Telephone 9786 5197 Facsimile 9785 3219 Email seaford.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website www.seafordpark.vic.edu.au

I SEA I CARE On 16th March Tarkyn and I went to Hampton Park. We met Mandy the I Sea I Care organiser and students from the other schools. We were learning how to present a workshop to the Preps. Mandy told us her golden rule “Don’t say no to preps”. We taught a lesson on creatures in the sea to the Preps. We picked out the parts to teach back at our school. I will teach about the blue devil fish and Tarkyn about rubbish. Emma

ART Ducks, ducks, I love ducks They’re so soft and wet Like a new born baby I love them so much They are my favourite in the world Dogs, dogs they are the best in the whole wide world Zachary Quack In the book, Hairy Maclary Schnitzel Von Krumm With a very low tum was my favourite. By Ella Year 1 NEW SMOKING BANS TO APPLY ON SCHOOL GROUNDS AND AT SCHOOL ENTRANCES

From 13th April, smoking will be banned within four metres of an entrance to all primary and secondary schools in Victoria, and within the school grounds, under an amendment to the Tobacco Act 1987. MONTEREY SECONDARY COLLEGE - OPEN NIGHT Wednesday 29th April 7pm - 8.30pm. At Monterey we are committed to supporting your child to be the best they can be in an environment that is caring and where we can provide a more personal approach to learning. You are welcome to visit us anytime of the school day. Enrolments for 2016 are now being accepted. Address: Silvertop St. Franktson North.

Phone: 9781 7700. Website: www.monterey.vic.edu.au

MOOMBA SWIM SCHOOL 7 Moomba Avenue Seaford. Learn to swim in a bright pleasant atmosphere. Babies, Pre Schoolers, Children and Adults. Teachers all Aust Swim qualified. Pay As You Go. Ring 9786 3324 ANYTIME FITNESS - FEEL SOMETHNG BETTER 7 Day free trial. Join today. There’s never been a better time to get a new you. Always open, join one join all, friendly staff and personal training. We’re here to help you lift that weight off your shoulders. Level 1, 443 Nepean Hwy, Frankston.

Seaford Park Primary School is proud to present our Pupil Of The Week

PREP A - Banjo R - wonderful storytelling from our Big Book.

PREP B - Jaxon H - excellent participation during maths this week. Keep it up!

1/2A - Alex L - terrific effort he puts into all of his writing activities. Well Done!

1/2B – Connor S - always enthusiastically participating in class discussions. Well Done!

2/3A - Isaac D - working well in all areas with his school work.

3/4A - Lily K - always making sure the classroom is neat and tidy. Thank you!

5/6A - Peta H - working hard throughout the week and being a wonderful classroom helper.

P.E - Ashley C - enthusiastic participation in our “Huff ‘n’ Puff discussions in PE. Great input!

MUSIC - Leilani L - amazing ability to translate the words of ‘Sikbala’ into English during music.

ART - Zach W - excellent behaviour in 2015 and completing a fantastic ‘Pop Art’ self portrait. Well Done!

SCIENCE - Harry R - asking great questions and creating interesting conversations in science.

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Zach W - helping sweep the prep - 2 line up areas. Great work.

Seaford Park Primary School is proud to present our Pupil Of The Month

PREP A – Tyler N - always doing his best work and being a great role model.

PREP B - Seth P - being a superstar helper who always tries his best.

1/2A - Kiara T - being a positive and friendly member of the class who always tries her best.

1/2B - Brydie M - always trying her best with all classroom tasks. Congratulations.

2/3A - Callum A - working independently and helping those in need.

3/4A - Caitlyn I - such a wonderful start to her schooling at Seaford Park Primary School. Welcome!

5/6A - Sahara D - being a mature responsible person in her leadership roles and working hard with her maths.

ART - Mia H - always trying hard and writing a wonderful Hairy Maclary poem at home. Well Done!

AUSSIE OF THE MONTH - Sahara D

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PARENTS & FRIENDS COMMITTEE NEWS EASTER RAFFLE Thank you to all of the families who generously donated Easter goodies for our raffle and good luck in the draw on Friday. HOT FOOD DAY – THURSDAY 23RD APRIL Party Pies/Sausage Rolls plus Anzac Day Biscuits... Orders going home first week back and due in with payment on Tuesday 21

st April by 9am.

MOTHERS DAY STALL/AFTERNOON TEA On Thursday 7

th May, we will be holding a Mothers Day Stall held at the school. We offer a huge range of gifts for Mums &

Grandma's priced between $1 and $10. There will be an afternoon tea for Mums/Grandmas that same afternoon. More details will follow next term. FRUIT CUTTING FRIDAY MORNINGS If you can please spare half an hour or so the more helpers the better. Every Friday morning straight after the bell in the Parents & Friends Committee room we prepare the fruit platters for the children's free fruit Friday snack. No experience necessary and toddlers are welcome. NEXT MEETING TUESDAY CHAT & CHEW Tuesday May 5

th: 2pm - 3pm Tuesday April 21

st from 1.30pm

GOALS Prep A - to say please and thank you. Prep B - to tuck our chairs in. 1/2A - to listen while others are speaking. 1/2B - to sit nicely on the floor and to be a good listener. 2/3A - to listen carefully to others. 3/4A - to treat everyone with respect. 5/6A - to complete all our work by the end of the week. PARTY IN THE PARK Wednesday 1st April, 10am - 2pm. Cruden Farm (melway Ref: 103 G6). BYO picnic, drinks and sunscreen. Enjoy free children’s activities including face painting, book making, animal farm, come and try bike track, wildlife experience and more. Interactive stage performances every half hour featuring the Kazoos and other great acts. Collect information and meet professionals from family and children’s services in your local area. For further information phone: 1300 322 322 or visit frankston.vic.gov.au MISS KARLA’S SCHOOL OF BALLET Classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Kinder ballet $7. Ballet $8, Tap and Jazz $8. Mornington or Seaford. Cecchetti and ISTD qualified. Phone: 9532 9097 or 0425 789 266 HOOP SMART - BASKETBALL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April 2015. 9.30am - 3pm. $135 for two days. Early bird special. Free NBA ball. Pay before 19th March. Cheltenham Secondary College, Bernard St. Cheltenham. All levels, boys and girls, 6 - 14 years.. * tournament play * team building * 3 on 3 competitions * leadership * skills test * life skills * Innovative program * goal setting * fundamental development * educational workshop * multiple awards/prizes * special guests and coaches Registrations close 31st March. Register at hoopsmart.com.au. For more information call 0406 488 313 or email admin@hoopsmart.com.au HAPPY KIDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Vacation Care Program March/April 2105. Vacation care hours are 7am to 6pm only. Breakfast and afternoon tea provided. Please ensure children bring lunch and morning tea. Some of the activities we provide for the children are Art and Craft, Cooking, Games, Sports, Movie of the day and much much more. On the last day we have a Party Day and Happy Kids Talent Show. For more information call 0418 329 569.