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Message from the Principal
CYBERSAFETY On Monday, a small group of Montrose parents were fortunate to experience an informative presentation on Cybersafety. This was given by Lesley Harrison, a teacher from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Some of the important points that came from the presentation were:
Many primary school children are involved in social networking – on sites such as Facebook, Club Penguin, Minecraft and Tour of Duty.
Some of these sites have age restrictions such as Facebook (13+) and Tour of Duty (15+).
It is really important that parents ensure that their children know WHO they are “allowing” as friends onto these sites – if they don’t know someone, then delete them.
A “Digital Profile” can be built up over time of your child: whatever your child uploads (photos, text) is permanently kept in cyberspace, and can be accessed by anyone, including prospective employers etc.
Parents should ensure that their child’s privacy settings on social networking sites are set to the “maximum” level, otherwise details such as name, address and phone number could be given to anyone.
Cybersafety is not just a high school issue.
Further information about any of the above can be obtained by going onto the Cybersmart website.
Yesterday afternoon our staff enjoyed the same program and found it to be a terrific experience. Our years 3-6 participated in their own session today. I encourage you to have a conversation about it over dinner tonight. Wayne Armstrong, Year 3 teacher, ICT committee Engaging with Asia On Sunday and Monday I had the pleasure of attending a state wide conference centering upon raising awareness of Australia and its links with Asia. Attendees came from State, Catholic and Independent sectors. Opened by Education Minister Martin Dixon, we heard the message that both federal and state governments support the need to raise understanding within our communities of the role Asia will play in the future. From this meeting networks have been created to assist teachers to develop meaningful links within our studies. Montrose will be sending 3 staff members on an educational tour along with ten other local schools in November.
Neil Pollard
SCHOOL CALENDAR
September Wed 12 District Athletics Training, Croydon,
7.45am Thu 13 Grade 3 Camp info night, 7.30pm, Gr 3DR classroom Fri 14 District Athletics Carnival Tue 18 School Council Meeting, 7.30pm 17-18 Grade 3 Camp Thu 20 Grade 5 Bike Ed Safety Check Fri 21 Last day of Term 3, 2.30pm finish
October Mon 8 Term 4 starts Tue 16 Regional Athletics Tue 16 School Council Meeting, 7.30pm Thu 18 Fun Run Tue 23 Tuesday Treats, Grade 1
November Tue 6 MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC
HOLIDAY 19-21 Grade 5 Sovereign Hill Camp Other Recess: 11.00am to 11.30am Lunch hour: 1.30pm to 2.30pm Uniform Shop: Thu 8.45am to 9.15am Canteen Lunch orders to be in by 9am Wed & Fri 2012 Term Dates Term 3 – 16 July to 21 September Term 4 – 8 October to 21 December
REMINDER: All newsletter items must be in by Friday night in order to ensure they are
in the following week’s newsletter.
11 September 2012
montroseps.vic.edu.au
Leith Road, Montrose 3765 Correspondence to: P.O. Box 123, Montrose Ph 9728 2203, Fax: 9761 9359 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.montroseps.vic.edu.au
Leith Road, Montrose 3765 Correspondence to: P.O. Box 123, Montrose Ph 9728 2203, Fax: 9761 9359 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.montroseps.vic.edu.au
Principal: Neil Pollard Assistant Principal: Kylie Fisher
School Council President: Julie McDonald After School Care 9728 5491
Value of the Week
Tolerance PC Amy Pearce PM Hannah Day 1/2D Tayvon Anderson 1/2R Dylan Grey 1/2K Lyca Ditalo 1/2G Grace Pearce & Willow Stevens-Dobby 3R Jack O’Hara 3A Casey Bell 3RD Dylan Coppin 4FA Acacia Pearce 4KM Tiana Blackmam 6N Joel Bowden 6S Lauren Warden
CCCaaannnttteeeeeennn NNNeeewwwsss Thank you Melanie Plausinatis, Leanne Peacock and Paula Maki for helping in the canteen on Friday. This week’s helpers are Janice Pedersen for Wednesday 12 September and Michelle Green, Kelly Yelland and Sarah Alexander for Friday 14 September.
All of you should have received an order for the special Hot Dog Footy lunch for next Wednesday 19 September. Please ensure this is returned to the office with payment by this Friday 14 September. Thanks, Alison
Banking Rewards Update : Important USB NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER
The release date for the long awaited USB stick has been brought forward to compensate for the run out of some of the other rewards. This reward is now available for order.
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LOST! LOST! 1 size 10 Hoodie (Blue). Minna 1/2D. Name is printed in the inside rim at the bottom (front
side). More than likely been picked up by accident, would greatly appreciate it if it was returned. Thanks!
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Performing Arts Holiday
Programmes
Looking for something fun to do these
holidays?
Join a3 – australian arts alive as we present
two exciting
school holiday programmes for girls and boys
in Prep to Year 8.
Sessions focus on building performing arts
skills and activities include singing, drama,
dance, craft & circus.
Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 October
Genazzano College, 301 Cotham Road, Kew
Contact a3 – australian arts alive for more
information
www.aspagroup.com.au or 03 9859 6499
Kilsyth Junior Football Club
New players wanted for Season 2013
Positions available in all teams. Play footy don’t
be rostered off. Junior Club run by Junior parents
for our kids.
Enquiries: Paul Pleming 0418 411 578 or
Danny Lamb 0419 348 669
Pinks Reserve, Liverpool Road, Kilsyth
SARAH COURT PRE SCHOOL
NOW TAKING 4 YEAR OLD ENROLMENTS FOR 2013
PLEASE CONTACT ASAP TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
Phone: 03 9728 3453 OR EMAIL
Garage Sale
Saturday 15 September 39 Gratten Road, Montrose
9am – 2pm
Baby & Kids stuff including clothes, toys, bikes. General household items, electrical
and bric-a-brac.
Please: No early callers!
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