From the Principal’s Desk

27 Churinga Ave., Mitcham 3132 phone: 9874 6381

www.rangeview.vic.edu.au rangeview.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Issue no. 19 22nd June 2016

From the Principal’s Desk

RESPECT TEAMWORK RESPONSIBILITY LEARNING

Diary Dates June Wed 22nd Parent/Teacher Interviews L4 Camp Instalment Due Thu 23rd 2017 Fnd School Tour 9.15am

Parent/Teacher Interviews Fri 24th Last Day Term 2-Assembly 2pm / Dismissal 2.30pm

July Sat, 2nd-July-Federal Election Polling at Rangeview P.S & Election Day BBQ.

Mon 11th First Day Term 3 Thu 14th Cheerleading begins Wed 20th Pupil Free Day School Council meeting Thu 21st L4 Force & Motion Incursion Fire Education-Fnd Inc. Fri 22nd L4 Camp Instalment Due L3 Force & Motion Incursion RCC Cup Cake Morning Tea Sun 24th Vision Portraits Fundraiser Wed 27th Maths Olympiad Fri 29th Rangeview’s Got Talent 7pm

August Tue 2nd ICAS English

Wed 3rd Fnd-Responsible Pet Program

Band Workshop-VSC Book Fair begins - Library Wed 10th - Fri 12th August - L4 Camp

Reports Student reports are available on the Sentral Parent Portal from last Friday. Mr Ian Bunston and I have read all the reports and it is pleasing to read each child’s learning journey. Rangeview offers a range of learning opportunities as we aim to educate the whole child. The curriculum programs at Rangeview are in line with the Australian curriculum, and meet the high expectations of learning in Literacy and Numeracy in our school community. It is hoped that, together with your child, you can discuss the report and your child’s self assessment in a way that is helpful to them as a learner and which encourages and motivates their continued academic, social and emotional development. The interviews with teachers are Wednesday and Thursday this week. If you have any changes, please ring the office on 9874 6381 to notify the teacher. We will ring a bell through the school at 10 minute intervals on the Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. We hope this will be helpful to keep us all on time and remind us to be considerate of others waiting. We do understand that some issues are more complex than a 10 minute interview and may require an extended interview at another time.

Assembly on Monday At the most recent assembly there was a showcase of the variety of learning opportunities for students at Rangeview. The engaging string performance by students learning violin, was outstanding and is growing in popularity. Beau created an iMovie of the NEVR concert with reflections by staff and students about the combined primary schools choir. Our choir was accompanied by Mr Evans and Mrs Melitsis on guitar who performed the national anthem.

Our Artist in Residence, Simon Dransfield (who will be working with the level 5 and 6 students next term) was introduced to the students as well. Some information on Simon: ‘Having completed a degree in Communication Design at RMIT in 2009, I began my professional career as a mural artist and exhibiting painter shortly after with a strong passion for storytelling. Being primarily involved in group shows my first solo show entitled 'The Grotto' was displayed at Rooftop Art Space in 2013 and was where I discovered my interest for exploring the human condition, internal conflict and emotion. Since then I have been involved in such initiatives as 'People Can Change' an exhibition inspired by Myuran Sukamaran's paintings from inside Kerobokan Prison which focused on art as therapy (all proceeds from works sold were donated to the drug & alcohol recovery organisation Windana). Through 2015 and now in 2016 I have been part of a collaborative art group called Black Lake Studios and have had open days, where we share work and processes with the public and studio exhibitions. My mural work can be seen at various cafes, public spaces, businesses and residential houses around Melbourne.’ Please visit his website:www.behance.net/simondransfield

Rangeview’s Got Talent The organisation of Rangeview’s Got Talent is underway. Ben H in 6N announced this at the assembly on Monday for children in Levels 2 to 6. Please see the flyer on page 5 of this newsletter and the student audition sign up sheet is at the office for students to put their names down. More information will follow, including audition times in the second week back, and the performance on Friday, 29th July in the hall. So start thinking of sparkles, toe tapping performances to wow the Audience.

Grounds Works During the term break we are excited to announce that the lower basketball court is going to be transformed! The area will be resurfaced with coloured synthetic grass that will be a huge improve- ment.

Continued over page

Students in Level

4 have enjoyed

their Animation

Incursion.

Principal’s Report continued Student -Aiden L Congratulations to Aiden L in 6R who has been selected as a member of the Football team as part of the School Sport Victoria Football team. The team will be competing at the annual School Sport Australia 12 Years and Under Boys Australian Football Championships. This is held in Maroochydore, Queensland and he will be representing Rangeview at this event. Traditionally, students who have achieved selection at a national level, and who compete representing Rangeview Primary School, we have supported the student with a contribution to the costs incurred. The level 6 team will be running a sausage sizzle to raise money towards this donation on Friday 15 July.

Rangeview Uniform Wearing the school uniform instils recognition that each student is an integral part of the school community and encourages pride in representing our school. It has been pleasing to notice that the vast majority of students have been wearing their correct school uniform. This has helped to: •Enhance and maintain a positive image of our school throughout the local community •Promote equality amongst all students •Allow all students to identify with our school community and feel a sense of pride in representing Rangeview Primary School •Promote consistency in the appearance of our students with a uniform that is easily recognisable during whole school and interschool excursions and events A reminder that the Uniform Exchange is open every Tuesday morning 8.45-9.15am to purchase good quality second hand uniforms.

Assembly at 2pm and early finish on Friday, 24th June at 2.30pm Just a reminder that Rangeview Primary School is a polling booth for the Federal Election on Saturday, 2nd July. School Council are still needing some volunteers for the BBQ they are holding on the day, so PLEASE ring the office on 9874 6381 if you can volunteer your time (even an hour would be great). Have a safe and restful term break and term 3 begins on Monday, 11th July, 2016.

Liz Barr - Principal

LOTE FOR LIFE Over the last couple of weeks, students from Klasse Vier, Fünf und Sechs have been participating in the Rangeview German Poetry Competition in preparation for the Regional Final German Poetry Competition to be held this Wednesday at Vermont Secondary College. Congratulations to the three students from each of those Levels, who will be representing Rangeview at the Regional Final on Wednesday:

Klasse 4 - Abby Serpell-Wilcock, Emily Barnes-Read und Caitlin Tainton Klasse 5 – Lamisse Bilal, Isaac Goddard und Eva Lindner Klasse 6 – Raven Ferguson, Ginger Pex und Keeley Zappia

These students will be reciting one of two selected poems to the judges and will be judged according to their pronunciation, tonality, and how well they are able to express the meaning of the poem using their facial expressions, voice and gestures. We wish these students ALLES GUTE (all the best) und VIEL GLÜCK (lots of luck) on Wednesday at the Regional Final.

Es ist Winter! In Germany school children wear their ‘Hausschuhe’ (slippers) in the classroom (and at home!), especially in winter, when it is wet or there is snow outside. To enhance the cultural experience in German lessons, students are invited to bring their ‘Hausschuhe’ (or an extra pair of socks) to their German lessons during the season of winter. Students have also been learning how to ask a variety of questions in German to ensure their comfort and enjoyment during this colder season:

Kann ich bitte eine Decke haben? (Can I please have a blanket?) Kann ich bitte ein Kissen haben? (Can I please have a cushion?) Kann ich bitte ein Stofftier haben? (Can I please have a soft toy?) Kann ich bitte etwas Wasser trinken? (Can I please drink some water?)

In addition they have been learning how to say a variety of short phrases and sentences about winter: Es ist Winter. (It is winter.) Es ist kalt. (It is cold). Es regnet. (It’s raining). Die Bäume sind kahl. (The trees are bare). Es schneit. (It’s snowing). Wir bauen einen Schneemann. (We build a snowman). Wir hüpfen in Wasserpfützen. (We jump in puddles).

We invite you to encourage your child to use their German language skills as often as possible outside the German classroom, to reinforce their newly learnt vocabulary in real situations and to have fun doing so! Should you have any queries or would like additional ideas as how to best support your child’s second language learning, feel free to see us.

Danke schön! Frau Ulrike Lindner & Frau Helga Shaw

Music News

Choirs and Band Rehearsals Term 3 Well done to all Junior Choir, Senior Choir and Band students for showing ongoing commitment and enthusiasm this term. It’s been a busy term with lots of performances – Miss Hubbard and I want to thank all the students and families for supporting the Music program through attending rehearsals and performance.

Weekly Junior Choir and Senior Choir rehearsals will begin in Week 2 at 8.15am in the Music room. Band rehearsals will begin Week 1 at 8.00am due to our Vermont PS Band Workshop in Week 4 (Wednesday 3 August). Children will be unsuper-vised until rehearsal time so ensure they are supervised outside the Music room area if you do arrive early.

Music Blog Don’t forget to check in to the Music blog! Updates about what we are learning in Music and interesting articles for all to read. Next term, students will be utilizing the blog to create a forum where they can share their ideas and respond to each other’s opinions: http://musicatrangeview.global2.vic.edu.au/

Division Cross Country

Last Tuesday, 6 Rangeview students competed in the Regional Cross Country.

All the runners should be very proud of their efforts in making it this far! The school is delighted with all of your results.

Another special congratulations to Poppy L in Level 5 who has progressed to the State level of competition. Rangeview wishes you all the best, Poppy.

Mr. M Sacchetta

PET ROSTER Term 2 - Levels on Duty:

20th to 24th June - Level 3J (Mrs Joyce) is on duty.

Term 3 - Levels on Duty:

11th to 22nd July - Level 5M (Mrs Mehta) is on duty.

Term2/3 Holiday Roster - Families on Duty:

25th June The Johnston Family is on duty 29th June The Icely & Johnston-Clark Family is on duty 2nd July The Ellis Family is on duty 6th July-until school resumes - The Ragg Family is on duty Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time during the year and during the holiday to look after the much-loved Rangeview Pets!!!!

Beth Joyce (3J ) - Animal Welfare Co-ordinator

Hair Accessories

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Best Wishes & Happy Birthday to the following students!

June 22nd June Jordy 23rd June Ella 24th June Charlotte / Lilly / Jasmine / Emma 25th June Charlie 28th June Ella 29th June Abigail

July 1st July Amelia / Harry / Caitlin 2nd July Luke / Jack / Morgan 3rd July Max / Daniel / Nathan 4th July Ben 6th July Max 8th July Arlo Fletcher 9th July Indi 10th July Molly 11th July Amelia / Bradley / Matthew 12th July Teagan / Araf

OSHClub Program phone: 0428 882 764

Coordinator: Hannah Ambrose

Assistants: Chloe Tomkins, Stephanie Burns,

Courtney Abblitt, Rebecca Park and Zahn

Hobson

OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000

All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember that the enrolment process is free!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au

All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For ‘on the day’ bookings please contact the Coordinator directly at the Program.

Note: Some afternoon sessions are full. You must receive confirmation of your ‘on the day’ booking for your child/children to attend.

Lost Property Please check the tub before this Friday,

24th June (last day of Term 2)

We are lucky to have parent volunteers that go through the tub on a regular basis and reunite lost items with their owners BUT the tub is still overflowing. Please remind your child/children

to check for items.

Please ensure ANY/ALL clothing and other items brought to school are clearly named.

The school has had a confirmed case of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease in the Foundation (Prep) area.

What is Hand Foot and Mouth Disease? Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is caused by a virus. It causes blisters on the hands, feet, in the mouth and often in the ‘nappy’ area. It is generally a mild disease that lasts 7 to 10 days. Transmission The infection is spread by direct contact with fluid from skin blisters, nose and throat discharges and faeces. Good personal hygiene is important to prevent spread of infection to others.

Signs and symptoms People usually develop symptoms between 3 to 7 days after being infected. The most common signs and symptoms are a high temperature, a sore throat, small blister-like lesions that may occur on the inside of the mouth, sides of the tongue, palms of the hands, fingers, soles of the feet and ‘nappy’ area.

How long is it infectious? The blisters are infectious until they become crusty and there is no fluid in the blisters

Exclusion period from school Children with hand, foot and mouth disease should be excluded from school until all blisters have dried. Further information can be obtained from: Your local doctor or www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au.

SCHOOL DATES School Term Dates 2016

Term 2: 11 April to 24 June Term 3: 11 July to 16 Sept Term 4: 3 Oct to 20 Dec

School Term Dates 2017 Term 1: 30 Jan to 31 March Term 2: 18 April to 30 June Term 3: 17 July to 22 Sept Term 4: 9 Oct to 22 Dec

The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of stu-dents. Each year government schools are provided with four student-free days for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum develop-ment, and student assessment and reporting purposes. The remaining three student-free days are determined by each individ-ual school, so contact your school for details.

Rangeview Primary School does not endorse the service or product of any advertisements, paid or unpaid, printed in this newsletter.

FOSTER CARERS NEEDED If you have thought about foster care, please get in touch and ask the questions you have always wanted to.Ring Key Assets 1800 932 237 or 1800 WE CARE Email:

info@keyassets.com.au www.keyassets.com.au

Vision Portraits - RCC Fundraiser Held at Rangeview Primary School Sunday, 24th July, 2016 $15 for a 10” X 13” Photo & Frame Book & pay at: www.trybooking.com/LKNY by latest Fri 15th July.

My Child and Autism

Parent/Carer workshop Ringwood

Date: Wednesday 10th

August 2016

Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm

Venue: Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue Ringwood

Cost: FREE for parents and carers. A light lunch is provided.

The Early Days Workshops are for parents and carers of young children (aged 0 - 6) who have a

diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or who are currently undergoing a diagnosis.

Amaze (formerly Autism Victoria) facilitates these workshops in Victoria.

The Introductory Workshop covers:

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

What ASD looks like for your child and your family

How you can make a difference

Navigating and funding Early Intervention

REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL – Please go to:

http://www.amaze.org.au/events-home/early-days/early-days-workshop-dates/

WEBSITE: http://www.skylarksports.com.au/

CHEERLEADING Dance Classes - Term 3

Open to all Girls in Level 2, 3 & 4

Every Thursday lunchtime in the hall, starting Term 3 Thursday, 14th

July (10 weeks in total for term 3)

No experience required! Just a positive attitude & a desire to learn

Maximum 30 places available (first in basis)

Charge: $50.00 for 10 weeks (PAY NEXT TERM – by Wednesday, 13th July)

Enrolments will be taken at the RCC office (next door to the school office) next Thursday, 23rd June from 8.30am.

For those parents who are unable to come up to the office personally, please let your child know to bring their completed form to the office on Thursday morning. I will go to Before School Care to collect the forms making this

process fair to everybody.

Full payment must be made by Thursday, 14th July and the signed performance permission form (below) included to confirm a place in the class. You have the choice to pay in cash or provide your credit card details next term.

Once the sessions have begun, unfortunately refunds are not possible unless extenuating circumstances apply.

A reminder that 100% of all funds generated from the program, are donated to the school. This class is extremely popular and WILL sell out on the morning of the registrations.

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ATTENDANCE & END OF TERM PERFORMANCE

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read and sign form and bring it to the registration morning on Thursday, 24th June. (Payments to be made next term by Wednesday 13th July.)

All students are agreeing to attend the Cheerleading class every week for the duration of the term (excluding

absences due to off site school events/excursions). Students who miss 2 or more classes without explanation may

forego the opportunity to participate in the end of term performance.

Students are taught a choreographed dance routine including several position changes and often partner work. If your child is absent for the assembly performance without notification, it puts unnecessary pressure on the other

students to compensate for those missing and can also leave children without a partner for parts of the routine.

Students can still participate in the weekly classes, even if they are unable to be involved in the assembly

performance due to a planned family holiday etc. I can make allowances for this in the choreography as long as I know in advance.

Please complete the below information. This document is required to confirm a place in the class. This enables me to confirm class numbers for the end of term performance and offer additional places accordingly.

I:………………………………………………………………(print name),

Parent/Guardian of:………………………………………………………………….(students name) confirm that she

WILL/WILL NOT (circle either) be in attendance for the end of term assembly performance on Friday, 16th

September.

Parent Mobile Number:………………………………………………………..

Thank you and please contact me if you have any questions at all.

Luarna Pollard

(Lunchtime Dance Teacher) 0404 675 985