Tucker Road, Bentleigh Primary School - No: 4687 16 Tucker Road Bentleigh 3204 P.O. Box 1341 Moorabbin 3189 Phone: 9557 2044 Fax: 9557 2181 Web Site: http:/www.tucker-road.vic.edu.au Email: tucker.rd.bentleigh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

School Community

News

Number: 10 Date: 15th June 2017

Welcome to Term 2- week 9 2017

School Walkathon 2017 The Walkathon was held on Tuesday June 6. Parents and other interested school community members joined students and teachers for a quick walk or run around the designated course. The weather proved to be a bit cold and the wind chilly but once everyone got moving that was quickly forgotten. This was another great school community event that raises welcome local funds for the school. This assists us with purchasing programs and resources for the school. This year funds will go towards resources for the new gymnasium. I thank the entire school community for getting behind this annual event. I would like to also thank Mrs Cyndi Wiltshire for overseeing the walkathon this year and Mrs Davina Gebert and Mrs Julie Strahan for completing all of the necessary forms and notices and the collection of money. Thank you to the teachers, ES staff, parents and other school community members who helped to record laps, supervise and walk with the students on the day. Thank you to the PFA for the donation of the icy poles. It wouldn’t be possible to hold and enjoy this event without everyone working together. We are very fortunate to have such a supportive school community at TRBPS.

Year 5 Camp at Sovereign Hill 2017 The Year 5 Students and teachers set off to camp early Tuesday Morning for a fun time at the Sovereign Hill camp. Although slightly chilly, the children were dressed ready to attend the Sovereign Hill School and full of enthusiasm! The camp is part of the Australian History inquiry unit of work and they will be staying in Ballarat for two nights. Sovereign Hill Education Centre offers programs delivered by Sovereign Hill Education officers, who are all experienced teachers. They offer unique experiences through their "Discover It Yourself" program and the Sovereign Hill Costumed School Program. This is a costumed role-play day experience where children are fully immersed in the 1850s, learning about manners, costume, behaviour and re-living the discipline of school life on the goldfields. Dressed in 19th century-style clothing, and using classrooms and equipment typical of the era, the children will enjoy four themed schools as they role-play the lives of goldfields students and come to understand social conditions during the great Victorian Gold Rush:

The Red Hill National School St Peter’s Denominational School Ballarat Benevolent Asylum Ragged School St Alipius’ Diggings School

The program teaches students about the differences between their own education and

19th century schooling. During lessons, students use slate pencils, dip pens and ink. At

recess, they enjoy 19th century games with marbles, whipping tops and knuckle-bones.

Through costumed role-play and observing 1850s etiquette the children are immersed

in understanding the lives of the gold rush children. Visiting the trades and businesses

within the Township further enriches their experience and understanding of goldfields

life. I’m sure the children will delight in sharing their various experiences and stories

about their wonderful goldfields life when they return this afternoon. Thank you to all

staff who attended the camp and looked after the children; Ms Hunt, Mrs Fear, Mrs

Kushnir, Mr Matt Serres, Mrs Tamara Faiman, Ms Donoghue and Mrs Helen Boyes.

We can’t wait to hear about your experiences with life on the gold fields.

DATES TO DIARY 2017 TERM 2

Monday 19th June PFA Meeting 9.30am Tuesday 20th June School Council 6.30pm Wednesday 21st June Prep 2018 School Tour 9.30am - 10.30am Thursday 29th June School Disco Friday 30th June LAST DAY TERM 2 Sunday 2nd July Movie Day TERM 3

Wednesday 19th July 100 days of Prep Thursday 20th July Prep 2018 School Tour Monday 24th July PFA Meeting 9.30am Friday 28th July CURRICULUM DAY (NO STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL) Tuesday 25th July School Council 6.30pm Friday 11th August Grade 6 Movie Night Tuesday 12th September School Concert

School Camp Dates for 2017

Year 4 Camp

Wed 16th Nov to Friday 18th Nov Maldon

Swimming Programs 2017 Program 1 Monday 31st July-Thursday 11th August (Years 5-6)

Program 2 28thAugust - 8th September (Years 3 & 4)

Program 3 13th September—22nd September (Prep Classes)

Program 4 23rd October - 2nd November (Years 1 & 2)

Canteen News

Reminder

Orders are to be written clearly on a lunch bag in blue, black or red ink, any other marker is difficult to read. Please do not sticky tape lunch bags up. A reminder to enclose .10 cents for a bag if an envelope is used. *Please note ‘Fruit Tubes’ are now 0.60c Incorrect money could result in disappointed children.

Canteen Roster Tuesday 20th June Paula Howard Thursday 22nd June Natalia Tripp Lauren Geller Tuesday 27th June Lynne Kyd

Term Dates - 2017

Term2

18th April To

30 June

Term3

17th July To

22nd September

Term4

9th October To

22nd December

CURRICULUM DAYS 2017

Friday 28th July

Monday 6th November

Students nominated for the TRBPS Values Award for the 5th June 2017

Aanya Takshak Lara Ermakovich Noura Zamani Noah Geller Chloe Brady Liam Marinacci Tara Kovac Jasmine Zhou Olivia Wingfield Sargam Bath Nikalus Diamantaris Liv Hurwitz Riley Konstantionou Charie Clifton Lumiere Nagayama Charlie Garcia Eric Chopra Owen Lazzari Lauren Chamaa Sebastian Kastrup Katie Wall

JARS WANTED Please only Plastic no glass

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK 2017

NOW ON SALE $70

For more information please refer to the advertisement in this newsletter.

The Life Education Van

The Life Education Van has arrived at school and the children look forward to

completing the program over the next two weeks. This program educates the

children about healthy lifestyles and staying safe. The students will learn about

many topics such as, healthy eating, healthy bodies, drug education, safety, decision

-making, physical activity, cyber safety and relationships. The children look forward

to exploring the Healthy Harold Van for their individual class session.

The Building Project - Gym/Hall

The Premier of Victoria Mr Daniel Andrews and Mr Nick Staikos (the Local

Member for Bentleigh), visited TRBPS on Wednesday to tour the facilities and see

the plans of the gymnasium/netball facility to be built at TRBPS. Thank you to all of

the School Councillors who attended to support us with this event: Mrs Genevieve

Lazzari (SC President), Mr Darius Culvenor (SC BaGs), Mrs Alexis Martin (PFA

President), Mrs Liz Dimopoulos (PFA committee member) and to Mr Darren

Hotton who captured many tour photos for us. Thank you also to Mr Stuart Andrews

(DET - Senior Education Improvement Leader for SEVR) for his support at this

event. Next week I hope to sign off on behalf of TRBPS for the Schematic Design

phase so that the project can advance to the tendering process and it is then onto the

construction phase. It has been stated that we should hopefully turn soil late next

term and begin construction shortly after that. It is hoped that the Gymnasium/

Netball facility will be all completed during the second semester of 2018. We are all

very excited!

It was an honour to have the Premier Daniel Andrews and Mr Nick Staikos visit our

school. The student leaders (Jack, Tashlyn, Charlie and Rakesh) did an absolutely

fabulous job showing the tour group around the school and especially explaining

pertinent information about the school such as, where the new gym will be located.

The year 2s put on an excellent performance singing and the years 6s all performed

with their ukuleles for the tour group. They are to be commended for a fantastic

performance which was enjoyed by everyone. We ended the visit with a lovely

morning tea (thank you Mrs Mel Jacobs) for the staff and the tour group to enjoy

together. Mr Daniel Andrews was very happy to chat with everyone about our

wonderful school and the new project. It was a great opportunity to showcase our

wonderful school.

Compass System and Parent Portal

Compass System

We released the Parent Portal last week and generally the feedback has been very

positive. A reminder to make sure you logon to the portal ASAP and change your

password. We are very excited that June reports will be accessed through the portal

before the July School Holidays. An exciting digital technological progress for

TRBPS!

I hope you all have a very happy and safe weekend! Regards, Robyn Farnell

VISIT FROM THE VICTORIAN PREMIER MR DANIEL ANDREWS AND MR NICK STAIKOS (THE LOCAL MEMBER FOR BENTLEIGH)

LEND A HAND – GRADE 6 SHOWCASE – INVITATION TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY

This term our Grade 6 students have been researching about volunteers and their role in the community, as a part of our Civics unit. Students have been investigating the different ways people can volunteer and the

reasons why they choose to do this. They have been working in collaborative groups to research an organisation that helps the community, are ‘not for profit’ and help people whose needs are more severe

than others (e.g. – impairments – physical, social, financial, etc). To celebrate the Grade 6 students’ achievements they will be putting on a showcase for the public. We are inviting all school community members to come along and view all the hard work our senior students have been doing and learn a bit more about the different organisations that are around to help those in need and

ways you can volunteer. The showcase will take place in the SOL Centre,

next Wednesday 21st June from 3-5pm. All classes will be invited to attend with their teacher during school hours earlier in the week.

We hope to see you there!

Grade 5/6 Team

KARATE AT TUCKER

KARATE AT TUCKER ROAD BENTLEIGH PRIMARY