Gisborne Primary School

14th December 2017 Issue 40

CHALK TALK Diary Dates

Thur 14th Dec

Prep Picnic Evening Tonight 5pm—7pm

Sun 17th Dec Working Bee 10am-12pm

Mon 18th Dec

No Assembly Today

Parent Helpers Morning Tea 10:45am

Tue 19th Dec Student Reports Distributed

Wed 20th Dec Christmas Performances P-2 9:15am 3-6 10:15am

Grade 6 Adventure Park Excursion

Choir Bunnings Excursion 1:15pm

Thur 21st Dec Grade 6 Graduation

Fri 22nd Dec

Final Assembly to Farewell our Grade 6 Students 12pm

Last Day Term 4— Early Dismissal 1:30pm (Bus travellers dismissed 12:30pm)

***** 2018 ***** Sun 21st Jan 2018 Working Bee 10am-12pm

Tue 30th Jan 2018 Curriculum Day

Wed 31st Jan 2018 Term 1 commences for Years 1—6

Mon 5th Feb Preps Commence

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Dear families, Volunteers’ Morning Tea; Change to Assembly time last week of term and in 2018 As previously advised, there will be no Monday morning assembly next week however come to our Volunteers Morning Tea in the staff room from 10.45 – 11.30am. The staff will be providing the morning tea and will be in there to show our appreciation for your assistance over the year. We will be farewelling our Yr 6s at the 12 noon assembly on the last day (Friday) of term (22nd December). The buses leave at 12.30 and parents can take their students at that time after assembly if they wish, however dismissal time is 1.30 on that day. We look forward to seeing you then and next year at our new assembly time on Friday afternoons. Working Bee Just a reminder about our working bee on Sunday. Please come along anytime from 10am to assist with some gardening and maintenance tasks around the school. It’s a great way to meet other parents and make a contribution to your child’s school. Survey Monkey BYOD (iPads) for Years 3 and 4. A survey re possibly extending the BYOD iPad program has been provided to Yrs 3 and 4 parents recently by Jo Goodwin who will be the STEM teacher in Years 3/4 next year. The rationale behind this is that it is a very time-consuming processes of imaging devices and connecting to the server by our technician, procedures for their responsible use in the classrooms including charging, healthy amounts of screen time per day and setting CyberSafety agreements in place for students and families often takes many weeks before the devices can be used in classrooms. The decision to go ahead with their earlier introduction (possibly from Semester 2) will be made, after referring to the parent survey results, by the ICT committee and the Year 3/4 teachers in consultation with leadership and school council and we will keep you up-to-date on that process. Music Concerts We have had a musical week with the choir singing at the carols on Monday and at the Oaks Nursing home on Tuesday as well as lunch-time piano and guitar concerts. Thank you to Kate Kuyateh for her work with the choir and the music teachers, Juli Robinson and Aaron Moar for supporting the students with their performances. 2018 Classes and new teachers The students have continued step-up to their 2018 classes this week with the state-wide transition day on Tuesday and another hour with their 2018 teacher tomorrow. A significant amount of time has been given to this process by the teachers and leadership staff and we appreciate the high level of trust demonstrated by the school community through this process. Many factors are taken into account when classes are created and teachers have reported calm and productive transition sessions with their new classes. Two graduate classroom appointments have been made over the past week and we welcome Ms Jessica Marazita to our Foundation level and Mrs Belinda Scott to the Yr 6 team. Looking forward to catching up with you at the working bee on Sunday

Julie Soutter

WE HOPE TO SEE OUR PREP FAMILIES TONIGHT AT OUR PREP PICNIC!

5pm—7pm on the school oval

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Dear families,

Well being A few staff attended our last Berry Street session on Monday. It was great to finalise the professional development and continue planning for 2018. In this session we spoke about character strengths and how important it is to focus on the positives and promote strengths in children at home and at school. This learning links in with our whole school goals of building a positive climate and learning environment for all students. Reminders We have had a few students roller blading and riding scooters around the school in the morning and after school. Due to safety, we ask that students please restrain from doing this during school hours. End of Year The end of the year is almost here and each class has lots of exciting things happening. The Christmas concert is on Wednesday 20th of December where students are invited to wear Christmas attire. On Friday, we will have our final assembly for the year where we will celebrate and farewell our year 6 students. This is a day where all students are expected to be in full uniform please. 2018 It has been exciting seeing all of the students working in their new classrooms for 2018 and meeting their teachers during our transition sessions. Things are in place for the students to finish the year with end of year celebrations next week and a positive start for 2018. The 2018 prep students had their last transition session on Tuesday. It was great to see so many parents at our information session where we had Kellie Conroy (Chiropractor) speak about how we can support our children with choosing and carrying the correct backpack. Support was offered by Kate Tabone with the payment system for the school and Julie Soutter shared some information regarding Raising Concerns and how to have a smooth transition for students. We look forward to welcoming our whole school to our ‘Welcome picnic and parent information sessions’ which will be held in February 2018. 2018 Dates Monday January 29th Student Free Day Tuesday January 30th Curriculum Day (No students required) Wednesday January 31st Years 1-6 Start (Prep testing interviews) Thursday February 1st Years 1-6 (Prep testing interviews) Friday February 2nd Years 1-6 (Prep testing interviews) Monday February 5th Prep to 6 (Prep students finish at 1:25pm) Tuesday February 6th Prep to 6 (Prep students finish at 1:25pm) Wednesday February 7th Years 1 to 6 (Prep testing interviews) Thursday February 8th Prep to 6 Full day Please note: Prep students will commence full time from Monday 26th February. Prep Interview times and days will be organised over the January holidays where families will receive an email and

invitation to make a booking online. This will be 45min – 60 min per child with their classroom teacher for 2018. Students

will complete initial testing which will provide indicators for the prep staff.

Regards, Lisa Maxwell

PARENT HELPER MORNING TEA On Monday the 18th of December we are holding a morning tea to show our appreciation for the work done by our parent helpers and other community members who contribute to making Gisborne PS a great school. This invitation is open to parents and other volunteers who have been involved in the school throughout the year. The morning tea will be held from 10:45am—11:30am in the staffroom. We look forward to seeing you there.

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PLEASE CHECK YOUR SENTRAL PARENT PORTAL EACH WEEK FOR OUTSTANDING PERMISSION REQUESTS

Sentral Parent Portal link: https://sentral.gisborneps.vic.edu.au/portal2/#!/login

PERMISSION & PAYMENTS DUE AMOUNT DATE DUE

Grade 6 Graduation Qkr Payment of $45.00 Friday 15th Dec

Grade 6 End of Year Celebration Online Permission &

Cash payment of $2.00 Friday 15th Dec

Choir—Bunnings Excursion Online Permission and Qkr payment of $5.00

Monday 18th Dec

2018 Grade 5—iPad Apps Cloud Agreement

Online Permission Friday 22nd Dec

Subject Contributions & Class Materials (Fees)

$210.00 per student Friday 30th Nov

GRADE 6 GRADUATION Thursday 21st December

As the Grade 6 Graduation rapidly approaches, below are a few details in regard to the evening:

Children need to arrive at approximately 6:00pm At Pitruzzello Estate (25 Deverall Road, Sunbury).

At this time there will be an opportunity for photos to be taken outside with family, friends and teachers. At 6:30pm students will enter the building and be seated to have their dinner. (There is a restaurant at Pitruzzello if parents wish to dine there however you will need to contact them to make a booking as meals need to be ordered in advance). Dress Code and Expectations

Neat casual dress standard – Students are expected to dress appropriately for a family dinner out as opposed to attending a wedding.

Students are not expected to miss school for any Graduation preparation.

Parents are advised to keep additional spending for this event to a minimum.

Age-appropriate dress, shoes and make-up are expected of students (ie. No acrylic nails or heavy makeup). Boys are encouraged to wear a collared shirt rather than a T shirt.

Parents are required to return at 8:15pm for the formal part of the evening which will commence at 8:30pm. Parents are permitted to bring up to 2 extra adult guests. To keep the event a special Year 6 celebration, and due to limited space, we request that no other children, including siblings, attend on the night. The presentation is expected to end at approximately 9:30pm. No alcohol will be served on the night. Kind regards, Year 6 Teachers

GRADE 6 END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS Could our grade 6 families please ensure that they give ONLINE PERMISSION via the Sentral Parent Portal AND MAKE PAYMENT OF $2 BY TOMORROW 15th December for the Grade 6 End of Year Celebrations that will be held at the Gisborne Adventure Playground next Wednesday. Please contact the school should you require any assistance.

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CHOIR BUNNINGS EXCURSION

On Wednesday 20th December, our choir has been asked to perform at Bunnings in Sunbury, as part of "Christmas Celebrations." We will

travel by bus and will meet at the Music Room at 1:15pm for a 1:30pm departure. Children are required to wear full school uniform with a Christmas flair! (Christmas hair ribbon, hat, tie, reindeer ears

etc.) The cost will be $5.00 per student. Please complete ONLINE PERMISSION AND MAKE PAYMENT VIA

QKR BEFORE MONDAY 18th DECEMBER. Thank you!

2018 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) PROGRAM Parents looking to source a device for the 2018 Grade 5 and 6 BYOD iPad Program can refer to any of the following for device specification requirements:

Email sent on Friday 17th November;

GPS website—gisborneps.vic.edu.au— Key Information > Technology/BYOD;

‘BYOD 2018’ document on the Sentral Parent Portal. Please note that JB Hi-Fi are offering our families discounted ‘Education Pricing’ - simply click through to the IPAD PURCHASE PORTAL via the school website, select BYOD 1:1 Programs and enter our school code GISPS2018

A Christmas Poem

The huge angel so gentle and magical

The Christmas concert had juice

It was so peaceful

There were princesses everywhere so fancy and magical

Oh, how good was this peaceful Christmas

The giant celebration

It was huge and gentle so soft and graceful

Everyone celebrated even the police – of course they took part

It, the concert of peace

Christmas was the biggest celebration of all

The 25th was so special

The joyful faces of all the kids receiving the presents from Saint Nick

The angels danced around making the joyful celebration…

Even better than it was.

Milly H— 3A

Families of our Grade 4 students are the lucky recipients of free block loaf cards this week thanks to the outstanding generosity of Gisborne Baker’s Delight!

Your free bread cards will be sent home with students today and can be used at the Gisborne or Bacchus Marsh Baker’s Delight stores.

Baker’s Delight Gisborne continues to be a huge supporter of Gisborne Primary School, donating free bread cards to all our canteen helpers each week. This equates to thousands of dollars of free bread!

Please consider purchasing your bakery items from Gisborne Baker’s Delight to return the generosity they continue to show our school.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Eleanor K from 6C was awarded a “Pass with Credit in the Practice of Music Grade 1”in her recent Flute

examination. Congratulations Eleanor.

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Some students from our Life Skills program invited a special friend to join them on Monday afternoon for an end of year celebration, which included a student lead presentation of

their achievements, followed by some fun games.

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Gisborne Primary School Christmas Concert This year our student Christmas performances will be held on

WEDNESDAY 20th DECEMBER: Prep to Grade 2 from 9:15am

Grade 3 to Grade 6 from 10:15am Children are invited to wear Christmas attire on the day.

We will also be holding a final assembly on the last day of school to farewell our Year 6 students, Friday 22nd December at 12pm.

(Please note there will be NO ASSEMBLY on MONDAY 18th December)

Congratulations to our ‘Student of the Week’ award winners!

Ash B—PA Victoria C—1A Sienna C—1C Cain S—2A

Josie M—2A Tahlia M—2B Alexander Z—2C Tom C—2C

Cooper M—3A Harrison A—4B Campbell J—5A Ryan D—5B

Brooke S—5C

Canteen Roster

FRIDAY

15th DEC

9AM - 11:30AM Megan Weller

9AM - 11:30AM Natalie

Anderson

9AM—11:30AM URGENT

HELP NEEDED

12:30PM - 2:30PM Hollee Chuck

12:30PM - 2:30PM URGENT

HELP NEEDED

Please note: should we not have enough helpers on canteen day, we will be unable to provide over the counter sales at recess and lunchtime.

If you have a Working With Children Check and would like to help out, please contact the office.

CANTEEN NEWS The last day that the canteen will operate this year is

WEDNESDAY 20th DECEMBER CANTEEEN WILL BE CLOSED on FRIDAY 22nd

DECEMBER Unfortunately Tropical GLEE will be unavailable this

Friday

2018 The Canteen will OPEN for lunch orders in 2018 on

FRIDAY 2nd FEBRUARY Only over the counter sales will be available on the first

day of term, Wednesday 31st January

Please note that in 2018 the NEW QKR LUNCH ORDER CUT OFF TIME will be 8:00am on canteen day.

LIBRARY BOOKS

As the year is drawing to a close, could all parents please ensure that borrowed library books are

returned to school. Particularly our Grade 6 students and those not retuning to GPS in 2018.

Thank you.

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Happy Birthday!! to the following students who celebrate their birthdays this week, 10th December—16th December:

Ruby S—2B Mason D—PC Thomas F—2C Cain S—2A Jake F—4C Rhyia S—5B

Gisborne Primary School 35 Fisher Street Gisborne Vic 3437 PH: 03 5428 2022 FX: 03 5428 4280 Email: gisorne.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.gisborneps.vic.edu.au

Order Uniform ONLINE through Beleza

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Or visit 42C Aitken Street Gisborne

Caring

2017 TERM DATES

Term 4: 9 Oct—22 Dec

2018 START DATES

29th January—Student Free Day 30th January—Curriculum Day 31st January—Years 1-6 start

5th February—Preps start

Bell Times

8:50am Warning Bell

8:55am Class Bell

10:55 - 11.25am Recess

1:25pm Eat lunch inside

1:40-2:25pm Lunch

3:25pm Dismissal

WORKING BEE Dear families,

We will be holding two working bees at school on the following days:

This Sunday 17th December from 10am and

Sunday 21st January from 10am

We would love families to bring the kids and some gardening equipment and join us on one or both days! If you can only spare an hour or so that would still be greatly appreciated! We understand it is a busy time of year but many hands

make light work!

We hope to be doing some installation of a watering system on the 17th of December.

Contact Bernice Mathers on 0402 706 414 should you have any queries

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Community News

St Brigid's Catholic Parish

Catechetics Classes for 2018

Reconciliation classes commence Tuesday 6th February at 5.30pm and run until 6.30pm

every Tuesday in the portable classroom at the back of the hall at St Brigid’s School.

This evening will also be the last opportunity to enrol your child

for any other Sacraments for 2018

Any enquires contact Kevin Petherbridge 0412 192 966 or

Parish Office 5428 2591