WEEKLY NEWSLETTER No. 6 Wednesday,

11th March, 2015

Northgateway, Langwarrin 3910 Tel: 03 9775 7533 Fax: 03 9775 9264

Email: langwarrin.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au

CONGRATULATIONS TO

The Powell family (Billy 5/8, Kyan 4/16 and Krystal 2/15) whose name was drawn out at last Friday’s assembly as the winners of the Parent Funded Materials draw. The Powell family paid their fees by February 7 thereby going into the draw to have the entire amount refunded. Well done to the Powell family

CURRICULUM DAY On Tuesday our teachers undertook professional development in a new reading program called Reading Café and a new maths’ program called Stepping Stones. Leading Teachers Mrs. Petkovic, Mrs. Haddow and Mrs. Taylor delivered information designed to upskill our staff in these areas. These programs will provide our teachers with innovative ideas and new skills in delivering literacy and numeracy to our students. SCHOOL COUNCIL The Annual General Meeting of the Langwarrin Park School Council will be held next Wednesday, March 16 at 6pm. At this meeting a report is delivered by the School Council President and the Principal on the activities of 2014. Office bearers for 2015 are also elected. This meeting will be followed by the March meeting of the Council at 6.30pm. A subcommittee of the Council will consider drafting protocols for parents relating to the use of the new communications tool DOJO. Feedback from parents and teachers who are using this tool is overwhelmingly positive as communication is instant and two-way. It is certainly not designed to replace face-to-face conversations about serious issues. STAFFING NEWS Mrs. Kellie Rose, teacher of Year 3/23, began family leave this week and has been replaced by Ms Zoe Summerfield. Ray Flanagan

It’s here at Langwarrin Park Primary School the new QKR! by MasterCard free app for families, making payments to school even easier, please see instructions below if you haven’t already downloaded the App.

PAYMENTS DUE -

Yr 5 Starlab $11 11 March

Years 3-6 House Sports $10 11 March

Yr 6 Camp 2nd instalment $115 25 March

Yr 4 Mornington Enviro Expo $18 12 March

Yr 6 Camp 3rd instalment $120 22 April Please check the planning guide on Page 4 in this newsletter for details of upcoming activities and due dates for payment. Please note that if you are using the BPAY option, payment will need to be made 3 working days prior to the due date (to allow for bank processing). Parents are required to apply in writing for credit refunds for activities not attended. Only part credit will be approved for activities that require pre-payment ie. bus transportation, entrance fees, pre-ticket sales etc. Sue Guest, Business Manager

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CAR PARK OFFENDER This morning before school a Holden Statesman

Registration UMP 361 Reversed over the crossing in the STAFF carpark to drive out the gate. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAR PARK PAST THE

YELLOW LINES IS FOR STAFF ONLY PARENTS SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING

THROUGH THE GATES UNLESS THEY HAVE SWIMMING LESSONS AT 3.30 pm.

THANK YOU To Mrs Jacinta Cruse (Jordyn 1/29) who kindly donated vegetable plants for our “Patch”.

UPDATE OF STUDENT DETAILS

Please, please, please if you have moved, changed/deleted home or mobile phone numbers or changed emergency contact details we desperately need to

know. So many times when a child is sick or injured the front office has trouble making contact with either

parents or emergency contacts which can be extremely stressful for your child as they think that

no-one is available to come and collect them.

Casual dress day is next Tuesday the 17th March. Just a reminder to all our new families on our casual dress days - the children donate a gold coin for coming out of school uniform on this day. If anyone can help counting on the day that would be great - its just 1/2 an hour or so in the staffroom from 9:15am. Our first term dates are -

Sausage sizzle at the Twilight sports (Prep to Year 2) - 18th March

Ballam Park Athletics day (Year 3 - 6) Selling drinks/icy poles - 25th March

Easter raffle You should have received your Easter raffle tickets last week, extras are available at the front office if you missed out. Our email address for anyone to send ideas, feedback or just to let us know if you can help is langparkpfc@gmail.com or

like our Facebook page at LPPS Parents and Friends. We are also up and running on the schools QKR App which you are

able to make payments through. Thank you for your support Narelle Richmond PFC President 0403 592 208 langparkpfc@gmail.com

YEAR 4 BIKE EDUCATION Last week Year 4 students spent 2 hours a day developing their bike riding skills and on-road knowledge. The Bike-ed course finished with an on road test where the students had to complete a circuit on the local roads/streets near the school. This test was only possible because a number of parents were prepared to help with child supervision and assessment. Parents, who assisted with supervision during the lead up activities as well as the on-road test, provided a safe and effective learning environment for all students who participated. Thank you to the following parents for assisting with the program:

4/13 – Helen Loy (Alex), Katherine Porter (Zack and Callum), Louise Shaw (Ben), Darryl Slee (Liam), Ben Swallow (Ella Piemonte), Adam Richmond (Josh)

4/14 – Vicki Adams (Sophie), Sharon Freeman-Wright (Jorja), Terri Hughes (Amie), Sharon Law (Emily), Chantel Mavondo (Monique), Ainslee Wickstein (Wyatt)

4/16 – Karen Edmonds (Shelby), Kathy Kennedy (Jessica), Annette O’Neill (Lachlan) A special thank you to TRACEY STAFFORD and DAN PHILLIPS who assisted with the program even though their children are not Year 4 students. Parent help for PE Programs is always encouraged and appreciated. YEAR 6 INTERSCHOOL SPORT ROUND 3: 6/3/15 LANGWARRIN PARK V PEARCEDALE

This week the students will play Woodlands PS on Thursday 12th March at the following venues:

Langwarrin Park PS –Boys and Girls Rounders, Newcombe

Woodlands PS – Boys and Girls Softball, Cricket A and Cricket B HOUSE TWILIGHT CARNIVAL (PREPS – YEAR 2) – WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH The Twilight House Carnival has been organised for the Junior School students. We are looking forward to our students participating in this carnival. Please return the consent form, indicating you and your child’s attendance, by this Friday (13th March) to ensure the necessary arrangements can be made so the carnival can run smoothly. Don’t forget:

Bring snacks/dinner and drink bottle (arrive at 5:00 pm)

Encourage students to wear their House colours, shorts and runners.

Parents should be prepared to join in.

Activities start at 5:30 pm.

Emphasis is on FUN and PARTICIPATION

YEAR 3 – 6 HOUSE ATHLETICS – WEDNESDAY 25th MARCH (Ballam Park) A reminder that the House Athletics Carnival will be held on the last Wednesday of term; consent form and money must be returned by Wednesday 18th March. Please contact the Finance Office if you are unable to pay by the due date. SWIMMING TERM 2: At the beginning of Term 2, Years 1 and 4 have their first swimming session. Payment and consent forms should be returned by Friday 27th March. Please contact the Finance Office if you have any concerns with payment. HPE STAFF (Mrs Peluso/Mrs Burt)

SPORT LANGWARRIN PARK PEARCEDALE WIN/LOSS

Cricket (Boys) 148 143 Win

Kanga Cricket 102 113 Loss

Girls Rounders 4 24 Loss

Boys Rounders 17 9 Loss

Girls Softball 10 2 Loss

Boys Softball 12 8 Win

Newcombe 14-16, 5 – 15, 15-1 16-14, 15-5, 1-15 Loss

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Langwarrin Park Primary School—Term 1 (9 Weeks)

This tentative outline of forthcoming events is provided to assist parents with their budget planning Remember this sheet can change from week-to-week as adjustments are made

PAYMENT/RESPONSE DUE

MARCH Thursday 12th 1 Swimming $40 10 February Tuesday 17th 1 Swimming $40 10 February Wednesday 18th 5 Starlab Planetarium Incursion $11 11 March Wednesday 18th P-2 Twilight Sports Night Nil Thursday 19th 1 Swimming $40 10 February Thursday 19th 4 Mornington Environment Expo $18 12 March Tuesday 24th 1 Swimming $40 10 February Wednesday 25th 3-6 House Sports at Ballam Park $10 18 March Thursday 26th Prep Grandparents’ Day Friday 27th ALL END TERM 1—2.30 pm DISMISSAL APRIL Monday 13th ALL START TERM 2 Friday 17th P/5;L31;L35 Swimming $40 27 March Tuesday 21st 2/20;2/19 2/26;2/15 Swimming $40 27 March Thursday 23rd P-6 ‘The Wellbeing Show’ $6 Thursday 23rd 4 & 2/27 Swimming $40 27 March Friday 24th P/5;L31;L35 Swimming $40 27 March Thursday 30th 5 Shrine and National Gallery of Victoria $25 Tuesday 28th 2/20;2/19 2/26;2/15 Swimming $40 27 March Wednesday 29-1 May 6 The Summit Camp $335 22 April Thursday 30th 4 & 2/27 Swimming $40 27 March MAY Friday 1st P/5;L31;L35 Swimming $40 27 March Tuesday 5th Prep Taskworks $22 Tuesday 5th 2/20;2/19 2/26;2/15 Swimming $40 27 March Wednesday 6th & 7th 1-6 School Photos Thursday 7th 4 & 2/27 Swimming $40 27 March Friday 8th P/5;L31;L35 Swimming $40 27 March Friday 8th 1 Cranbourne Botanical Gardens $20 Tuesday 12th 2/20;2/19 2/26;2/15 Swimming $40 27 March Tuesday 12th-14th 3 & 5 NAPLAN Thursday 14th 4 & 2/27 Swimming $40 27 March Friday 15th P/5;L31;L35 Swimming $40 27 March Tuesday 19th 2/20;2/19 2/26;2/15 Swimming $40 27 March Wednesday 20th 2 The Zoo to You Incursion $12 Thursday 21st 4 & 2/27 Swimming $40 27 March Friday 22nd Prep Responsible Pet Ownership Incursion Nil Friday 29th Prep RSPCA Incursion (5 sessions) $5 JUNE Wednesday 3rd 6 Production Nil Monday 8th ALL QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Tuesday 9th ALL CURRICULUM DAY—NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL Friday 12th 3 Cranbourne Botanical Gardens $16 Wednesday 17th-19th 5 Ballarat/Sovereign Hill Camp $290 Friday 26th ALL END TERM 2—2.30 pm DISMISSAL

PLANNING GUIDE 2015

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