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Newsletter No 1

180 O'Hea Street, Coburg,3058 P.O. Box 196, Pascoe Vale South, 3044

Phone: 03 9354 1660

Fax: 03 9354 8206

OSHP: 03 9354 9989

Email:coburg.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

http://www.coburg-north-ps.vic.edu/

WELCOME BACK Welcome to the 2015 school year. We have had a very smooth start to the year with all students (and teachers) settling back into routine. Our 68 new preps commenced on Monday without any tears from children or parents. The transition program at the end of term 4 seems to be very effective and our new students are feeling comfortable in their new environment. The new students met their grade 3/4 buddies on their first day who spent time with them in class and looked after them at recess. Thank you to our Parents & Friends group who put on a morning tea for our new parents. KEEPING IN TOUCH It is important that families receive up to date information about school events. There are several ways to keep up with things.

School Website – coburg.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Newsletter – this is available on the website and you can register on the website for email delivery of the newsletter each week.

Mid-week reminders – if you are registered to receive the newsletter you will also receive these.

School Facebook page SCHOOL CAPTAINS Our school Captains for 2015 have been announced and I would like to congratulate Sayo and Jack our school captains and Nikoletta and Severin our Vice Captains. The remainder of the grade 6 leadership positions will be announced next Monday at assembly.

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NEW TEACHERS I would like to welcome four new teachers for 2015. Lillian Hancock - Foundation C Anna Lam - Grade 1/2B Lewis Bainbridge - Grade 3/4C Kate Pryce - Grade 5/6B Greetings CNPS community, my name is Lewis Bainbridge. I am

31 years old and have been teaching for five years. I have done

much travelling through South America and Europe, and have

taught overseas for over two years. I am really looking forward to

extending my teaching career at Coburg North and enjoying

every moment of it! See you around. Meet Yoshi Lewis’s new Customs puppy.

My name is Ms Lillian and I will be the new Prep C teacher at Coburg

North Primary School. I taught Prep/Ones at Cambellfield Heights for a

year in 2014 and I am looking forward to starting 2015 at a new school

and with a new grade. I can’t wait to meet all the students and parents

at CNPS, feel free to come and introduce yourself and say hello!

Hi, My name is Anna Lam and I am teaching 1/2B. This is my fourth year of teaching and I have come from Lalor North Primary School. I would like to thank the school community for being so welcoming and supportive to me already. I am very excited to be teaching at this school and can't wait to be involved in the wonderful programs that the school has to offer. I look forward to meeting you all throughout the year.

A very big thank you to the Coburg North PS community

for the warm welcome back! I was last here in 2011 as

an Integration Aide and supervisor at the Out of Hours

Program. I have recently returned home to Australia

after teaching in England for three years and I am very

grateful to have returned to Coburg North Primary. This

year I will be teaching 5/6 B who have demonstrated

an outstanding work ethic and great maturity this week. I

look forward to what am sure will be a very successful

and enjoyable 2015 with Coburg North. Kate

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL I would also like to welcome Kyla Mamic in her new role as Assistant Principal. Kyla's office is situated in the Administration building directly opposite as you enter the building. 2015 is Kyla's ninth year at Coburg North and she has been a major contributor to the development and growth of our school. I look forward to working with Kyla into the next stage of the school's development. As the photo demonstrates Kyla tends to throw herself into whatever she does! WATERING ROSTER We would also like to thank the families who were part of the watering roster during the school holidays. All of our plants are still alive and looking very healthy. CLUBS & CHOIR Coburg North runs a Clubs program at lunchtimes. I have included a list of these clubs in the newsletter so you can encourage your child to attend.

DAY TIME CLUB TEACHER LOCATION

Monday 1.40 Italian Signora Jackie Room 12

Tuesday 1.40 1.40

Card Swapping Junior Choir

Mrs Zull Stephen Sharpe

Hall Music Room

Wednesday 1.40 1.40

JSC Social Club JSC Meeting

Sarah & Courtney Sarah & Courtney

Room 7 Room 7

Thursday 1.40 1.40 1.40

Knitting Green Team Performance Choir

Rhonda Gill Sarah & Courtney Stephen Sharpe

Art room Room 7 Music Room

Friday 1.40 Chess Sebastian Room 5

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SCHOOL STRUCTURE 2015 NAME ROLE GRADE LOCATION

Helen Zull Principal

Reading Recovery

Office

Library

Kyla Mamic Assistant Principal

Prep 0.3

AP OFFICE

Community Room

Marianne Roberts Class Teacher/

Foundation

Coordinator

Foundation Room 1

Tim Prendergast Class Teacher

5/6 Coordinator

5/6 Room 5

Lisa Rochester Class Teacher

3/4 Coordinator

3/4 4

Kristin Davis Class Teacher/

1/2 Coordinator

1/2 Room 9

Sebastian Fitzgerald Class Teacher 3/4 Room 6

Jacinta Fitzsimmons Class Teacher Foundation Community Room

Jaqueline Robertson Italian Teacher Italian Library

Sarah Jackson Class Teacher 1/2 Room 7

Michael Hill Class Teacher Foundation Room 2

Lillian Hancock Class Teacher Foundation Room 3

Anna Lam Class Teacher 1/2 Room 10

Courtney Jory Class Teacher 1/2 Room 8

Joy Freier Primary Welfare Officer Gallery

Robyn Roberts ICT Teacher Library

Rhonda Gill Art teacher Artroom

Lyn Evans PE Teacher Hall& Playground

Stephen Sharpe Music Teacher Music Room

Adam Lang TSI Library Office

Kire Isev Local Computer Technician Library Office

Debra Davis Business Manager General Office

Stephanie Santoro Administration General Office

Michelle Best Integration Aide Room 9

Jenny McNeil Integration Aide Room 4

Kerryn Cilia Out of School Hours Program

Co-ordinator

OSHP Room

Rita Arena Integration Aide Room 11

Connie Mihalis Integration Aide Room 4

Sara Heal Integration Aide Room 11

Beth Crowley Library Technician Library

Angela Naoum Crossing Guard School Crossing

If parents have a concern the school has a process that we would like you to follow. As the school continues to grow it is vital that you assist us by following this process. The first person you need to talk to about any issue is your child's class teacher. If the teacher is unable to resolve the issue you will be referred to the year level coordinator (see staffing table), some issues will be then directed to the Assistant Principal or the Principal.

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OSHP (OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS PROGRAM)

Welcome everyone; I hope you had a great break.

As most parents are aware, the school has had a huge number of enrolments and many of

them are requiring childcare. I have tried my best to accommodate everyone but

unfortunately a few have missed out on their preferred days. I have applied to the Licensing

Board for more places and hopefully we will be notified soon. There are still a few vacancies

for Mondays and Fridays.

The program requires ALL parents to notify the program by 7.30am if their child will not be

attending the service on their booked days. This will allow us the opportunity to let people on

the waiting list know, or for an emergency. The program number is 9354 9989 or email;

cilia.kerryn.k@edumail.vic.gov.au there is a 24hr phone service. Please do not rely on the

school office to inform the program that your child is not at school. Unfortunately parents are

no longer able to call the office and assume there will be a space for their child to attend the

program on the same night.

All enrolment fees must be paid by Friday 13th February, otherwise your place may be

given away. The enrolment fee is $30 per family. The office can take it as long as it is cash

and in an envelope with the parent and child’s name on it

All children using the program MUST have a hat; it doesn’t have to be a school hat but it

must be left at the program throughout the year. Please insure that the hat has the child’s

name in it, sharing of hats is not encouraged. Hats must be worn for all outside play.

If your child rides a bike or scooters to school and requires it to ride home from the program,

the child must be responsible for collecting it. We will ensure it is collected at the end of the

day if the program is notified. We will no longer be opening the shed if your child forgets.

I have had many parents asking about pickups, drop offs and fees. The school car park in

Bishop St may be used for picking up and dropping off of children using the program. All

children must be signed in and out. An account will be sent via email fortnightly.

Unfortunately we do not have the facilities to do direct debit or bank transfers. Our method of

payment can be cheque, cash, EFTPOS or Credit Card (min $10.00) The program provides a

snack to all the children attending the service.

If anyone has any concerns or questions please feel free to contact us or pop in.

Thank you

Kerryn

Co Ordinator

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MUSIC NEWS

COBURG NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY CHOIR

This year we start an exciting new development with the formation of the School Community Choir. This is a choir open to the parent community of Coburg North Primary School. The choir will sing a variety of songs in different styles and will meet on Tuesday nights in the Music Room from 7.30- 9.00pm. I think it could be a great addition to our vibrant school community. I’d like it to try it out this term to gauge interest. I envisage that when the choir is ready it will perform at the Farmers Market or some other community event. There will be a charge of $80per term. If you are interested in singing email me at sharpe.stephen.s@edumail.vic.gov.au. If we get enough people, we could start on Tuesday 10th February. Stephen

PARENT FLAG MONITOR

We are looking for a responsible parent who would

like to raise the Australian flag on the flagpole

outside the office on Monday mornings and lower it

on Friday afternoon each school week. Anyone

interested please see the office staff.

SECONDHAND UNIFORM STALL On Monday 16th Feb from 8.45 to 9.30 am (with a break for assembly), a second hand uniform stall will be held in the hall. All items $2. You can donate any clean used items of uniform by taking them to the office.

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If you are interested in joining the Green Team please meet with

Courtney and Sarah in Sarah’s classroom at 1:40 (lunchtime) on

Thursday the 12th of February.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Courtney and Sarah (Sustainability Coordinators)

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BULLY STOPPERS: BEING COOL ONLINE

School and stakeholder newsletter/website content

Students achieve their best at school in safe and supportive environments, where they are free from bullying and disruptive behavior. We put a big emphasis on making sure we provide a great environment for our students – one that promotes tolerance and is inclusive, harmonious and free from bullying.

We can work towards this goal through education in the classroom, intervention in the playground and a focus on promoting positive behavior.

However, with the rise of social media, bullying now occurs online, as well as in person.

Cyberbullying is just as harmful as face-to-face bullying, and online actions can have real life consequences.

Cyberbullying is an increasing issue in the wider community – and the best way to tackle it is for schools, students and parents to work in partnership.

Coburg North Primary School is supporting the Victorian Government’s Bully Stoppers campaign – which has just launched a new series of tools and resources for parents and students to support students in preventing cyberbullying and how to practice Netiquette. Available from 10 February, students in years 3 – 12 are encouraged to participate in an online quiz hosted on the Bully Stoppers website, where they will learn more about how to be good net citizens and go into the draw to win an iPad as well as other prizes for our school.

These resources, called Bully Stoppers: Being Cool Online, are available on the Bully Stoppers website, at www.education.vic.gov.au/bullystoppers - visit the site to find out more.

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DIARY DATES

2015

FEBRUARY

10 SCHOOL COUNCIL 6.30 IN STAFFROOM – ALL WELCOME

11 JUNIOR SCHOOL MEET THE TEACHER INTERVIEWS

12 SENIOR SCHOOL MEET THE TEACHER INTERVIEWS

13 NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

14 FARMER’S MARKET 3/4A

16-18 3-6 CAMP AT ANGLESEA

20 INTERSCHOOL SPORT V ST BERNARDS Away

27 INTERSCHOOL SPORT V MORELAND Home

28 FARMER’S MARKET 3/4B

MARCH

5 FOUNDATION HOME READING SESSION FOUNDATION FAMILY BBQ

6 INTERSCHOOL SPORT VCOBURG Home

9 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY

12 2015 FOUNDATION INFORMATION SESSION

13 INTERSCHOOL SPORT V ST FIDELIS Home

14 FARMER’S MARKET 3/4C

17 AGM SCHOOL COUNCIL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

19 TWILIGHT SPORTS

27 LAST DAY TERM 2.30 DISMISSAL

28 FARMERS MARKET 5/6A

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TERM 1 CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Class/Unit: Prep Teachers: Marianne, Michael, Lillian, Jacinta & Ms Mamic

English Reading -Recognise letters of the alphabet -Begin to identify sound-letter relationships -Begin to use context and information about words, letters, combinations of letters and sounds to gain meaning from a range of texts Writing -Form letters correctly using a range of implements and software -Begin to write recounts about a range of experiences -Begin recording the initial sound in words (followed by final and medial)

Mathematics Key Concepts to Be Explored: -Count and connect number names, numerals and quantities -Subitise small collections -Sort and classify objects -Copy and continue patterns -Sort, describe and name familiar 2D shapes -Describe basic position and movement

Integrated Studies Students in the Foundation year will start learning the schools rights and responsibilities. This includes ‘Students and the teachers have the right to do as much works as possible ‘ and ‘Students and the teachers have the right to feel safe and comfortable all of the time’. This will be followed by investigating the families we are part of.

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TERM 1 CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Classes: 1/2A, 1/2B, 1/2C, 1/2D Teachers: Kristin Davis, Anna Lam , Sarah Jackson and Courtney Jory

English Reading In Grade 1/2 reading we will be doing: -Guided reading groups focusing on decoding strategies (reading on, chunking, blending sounds, using synonyms), literal comprehension strategies (locating key words, finding the main idea, understanding sequence), and inferential comprehension strategies (reading between the lines). -Oral retelling, summarising, paraphrasing and linking texts to our own personal experiences and knowledge. -Making predictions before, during and after reading. -Developing reading fluency and accuracy. -Developing and expanding our vocabulary. Writing/Word Study In Grade 1/2 writing this term we will be looking at: -Acrostic poems: structure, features and creating our own ‘name’ acrostic poem. -Procedural texts: structure, language features, purpose and sequencing/following steps. -Grammar: sentence structures, identifying different parts of a sentence and using adjectives, adverbs and verbs. -Punctuation: capital letters, full stops. -Editing: students proofread and edit their own written work for meaning, spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. -Handwriting: focused on correct formation and sizing, and writing legibly with growing fluency. Spelling Children will be given an individualised program and will take home ten spelling words from the Oxford Wordlists to learn and practice each week. Children will also learn a new spelling strategy weekly including: all words have a vowel/vowel sound, breaking words into onset/rime, identifying syllables in words and the stretching of sounds. Speaking and Listening Students will be focussing on: - Speaking clearly, with appropriate pitch and volume. - To listen for and reproduce letter patterns and letter clusters - Listening to other students sharing their ideas and views. - Taking part in pair work.

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Mathematics

Grade 1 Grade 2

-Number and Place Value: recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line.

-Number and Place Value: recognise, model, represent and order numbers to at least 1000.

-Patterns and Algebra: investigating number sequences to and from 100 by ones from any starting point. Skip counting by 2’s, 5’s and10’s starting from zero.

-Patterns and Algebra: investigating a range of increasing and decreasing number sequences.

-Measurement and Geometry (Time): describing duration using months, weeks and days.

-Measurement and Geometry (Time): naming and ordering months and seasons, using a calendar to identify the date and to determine the number of days in each month.

-Measurement and Geometry (Location): giving and following directions to familiar locations.

-Measurement and Geometry (Location): interpreting simple maps of familiar locations and identifying the relative position of key features.

-Statistics and Probability: data collection, asking simple questions to gather responses, describing data displays and pictographs.

-Statistics and Probability: identifying questions of interest based on one categorical variable, data collection and gathering data relevant to the question.

-Problem Solving: introducing the strategy ‘drawing a diagram’ to solve a range of worded, open ended problems.

Integrated Topic This term we are learning about our family, people and the community. In this unit of study, students will learn that:

They belong to a family and other groups.

Individuals and cultural groups are similar and different.

Family and community members have many roles.

There have been important people of the past that have impacted today.

Students will also have the opportunity to learn a little more about a special community member, with an upcoming incursion from St. Johns Ambulance.

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TERM 1 CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Class: 3/4 A, 3/4 B & 3/4 C Teachers: Lisa Rochester, Sebastian Fitzgerald & Lewis Bainbridge

English Reading - Fiction books: literal comprehension and reading with fluency and expression. - Information texts: their specific layout and features. - Persuasive texts: the words and images used to influence the reading audience. Writing - Personal recounts: relating to both school holidays and camp week. - Information texts: following the structure for these and composing texts that relate to our integrated unit. - Persuasive texts: for SRC nominations and also in conjunction with our integrated unit towards the end of term. - Writer’s Notebook: exploring what this book is used for (writing ideas) and establishing each student’s own Writer’s Notebook. Grammar / Spelling - Correct use of basic punctuation. - Using a variety of sentence types (simple and compound sentences). - Understanding and use of paragraphs in our compositions. - Revision of Spelling CODES that all relate to vowel sound combinations.

Mathematics Number and Place Value - Investigate properties of odd and even numbers - Describe, continue and create number patterns - recognise, represent and order numbers to at least tens of thousands - Rearrange and regroup numbers to at least 10,000 to assist calculations and solve problems. - Recall addition and related subtraction facts to develop increasingly efficient mental strategies for computation Data (Graphs) - Interpreting and comparing data displays Location & Transformation (Mapping) - Create and interpret simple grid maps to show position and pathways. - Use simple scales, legends and directions to interpret information in basic maps.

Integrated Topic – Discovering Democracy

We begin the term with our start up program, focusing on our Rights and Responsibilities. We nominate and vote for our JSC Rep then turn our attention to Australia. We will investigate the variety of symbols (Eg: national emblem, coat of arms and flags) from our past, present (and predict the future) and consider what these say about us as a nation. This unit examines how civic identity is represented in Australia and our celebration of significant lives and event

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Other important notes: Personal Learning Journals: These are diaries the students will use for the entire year. They are used for recording home reading, focused spelling words, homework tasks and general communication between home and school. Although these books are generally required at school on Monday’s and Friday’s, they should come to school each day. It is each student’s responsibility to care for and record in these books. Homework: We ask that students are reading on a nightly basis. Spelling words should be practised in both isolation (learning individual words) and in context (with sentences for meaning). Any other homework we set will generally be hands on, fun revision activities that just reinforce skills being learnt at school.

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TERM 1 CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Class: 5/6A Teacher: Tim Prendergast 5/6B Teacher: Kate Pryce

English Reading Fiction – Dog Wars by Michael Wagner (Narrative) Non-Fiction – Shipwrecks, Sailors and 60,000 Year by Jackie French

Grim Crims and Convicts by Jackie French Writing Narratives – Dreamtime and creation stories Reports – Newspaper reports Recounts – about significant school and personal events

Mathematics Number and Place Value – Reading and ordering large numbers, four operations with whole numbers, factors and multiples, prime and composite numbers Data Representation and Interpretation - Responding to graphs Location and Transformation - Grid reference, Cartesian System, Shape translation

Integrated Topic – Aboriginal Life, Colonial Life We begin the term with our start up program, focusing on our Rights and Responsibilities and vote for

our Junior School Council Representatives. Students explore aboriginal life before European Colonisation and after. They will be investigating the differences between European and Aboriginal beliefs, culture and lifestyle. Students will explore the reasons behind Australia’s colonisation, the First Fleet’s journey and early convict and colonial life.

Homework 5/6A Homework is due every Wednesday. It is expected that students are reading on a nightly basis. This can be books, magazines, newspapers and e books. The class will visit the library every Wednesday. Students who don’t hand in their homework may be asked to complete tasks during break times. Homework 5/6B Homework is due every Thursday. It is expected that students are reading on a nightly basis. This can be books, magazines, newspapers and ebooks. The class will visit the library every Tuesday. Students who don’t hand in their homework may be asked to complete tasks during break times.

Important Dates 16/2-18/2 School Camp 20/2 Inter-School Sport, Away at St.Bernards 27/2 Inter-School Sport, Home against Moreland 6/3 Inter-School Sport, Away at Coburg 13/3 Inter-School Sport, Home against St.Fidelis

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