Issue 1

30th January 2014

Seabrook Primary School 83-105 Point Cook Rd, SEABROOK 3028 : POSTAL ADDRESS: P. O. Box 1143 ALTONA MEADOWS 3028

Phone: 9395 1758 / Fax: 9395 1761 / Email: Seabrook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au / Website: www.seabrook.vic.edu.au

Newsletter

From the Principal Dear Parents,

HAPPY NEW YEAR Welcome back to all our Seabrook families and a very warm welcome to all our new families joining us this year. We hope you enjoy your time with us at Seabrook and develop strong and lasting partnerships between home and school to help provide the best opportunities for all the children. As a school we are very proud of our children, the ways in which they demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and confidence in their learning. We have high expectations of behavior but also appreciate it takes some children a little longer to develop positive relationships. As adults we will work together to support this. Children across the school in grades 1-6 have settled in nicely and are working to develop their Essential Agreements developing good personal, educational and social practices. Meeting their 2014 classmates and developing new friendships and connections is very important and helps set a good tone for the school year. NEWSLETTERS Our weekly newsletters will continue to be up-loaded to the Seabrook website www.seabrook.vic.edu.au. We encourage you to keep a look out for any changes or information. Notices regarding school events and other information can be retrieved from the website. We are close to announcing the use of our new Seabrook App to support communication, details will be in next week’s issue. STAFFING 2014 Last year we said ‘good-bye’ to a number of wonderful leaders and staff members who have contributed significantly to the Seabrook school community. These members include: Dolores Giordimaina, Carmen Sacco, Virginia Thompson, Elisse Markovic, Keith MacDougall, Joe Bazzano (IT) and Georgia Jennings. Each has moved to new educational settings and we wish them well. Mrs Elena Pirovano has taken leave for 2014.The 2014 staff list is on page 3. Last week Milka’s Kovacevic announced the arrival of her twins boys Darijan and Matej. Congratulations also to Jonathon Brown and family on the arrival of their daughter Stella recently. BOOK PACKS AND FEES If you haven’t collected your child’s book pack yet there are still some available from the office. Fees can be paid at collection time from the north wing from 8.15 a.m. until 9.15 a.m. during this week.

MEDICAL CONCERNS Please let your teacher know if your child suffers from allergies or has special medical conditions. The most up-to-date information you can supply will enable us to take the best care of your child’s needs at school. ADDITIONAL LESSONS Singing, guitar and keyboard lessons will be offered shortly through TMT Music Tuition and Primary Music. Chess lessons will also be offered shortly. MEET THE TEACHER Parent teacher meetings for parents of students in years 1-6 will be announced shortly. Prep staff will be holding a curriculum and information evening for parents in March a notice of this event will also be forwarded soon.

Please do not double park

when dropping off your

children in the visitors

car park as you are blocking in

others.

Take care when

when dropping or collecting your children

No double

parking

No double

parking

Continued report from Susan Lee

Sue & Staff

ALLERGIES Over the past few years there have been an increasing number of children who have been diagnosed as having severe allergic reactions to certain foods and insect stings. In our school there are students who have been medically diagnosed as having anaphylaxis which can be severe, rapidly progressive allergic reactions that can be life threatening. We want to provide a safe and supportive environment in which all students at risk can participate in all aspects of schooling. We also want to reduce the anxieties for these students and their families by educating our community about the dangers certain food products brought to school pose. Foods to be aware of include peanuts, tree nuts (hazelnuts, cashews and almonds) eggs, cow’s milk, wheat and soy. Other common allergens are insect stings, latex, medications and anesthesia. In a school setting cross contamination from one child to another during eating time is of concern. This contamination could be the result of food wrappings, crumbs, and spills, be airborne or through children sharing equipment within the classroom or outside environment. We appreciate your understanding and hope you will support the children who are affected by this condition. The children dealing with these allergies will feel supported knowing that other children are not bringing in particular, peanut and other nut based spreads and products to school. Should you require further information regarding allergies please refer to the following websites:

www.allergy.org.au www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/health/anaphylaxis.htm

UNIFORM The Uniform Committee would like to remind parents that we follow our Seabrook School Uniform Policy. Please refer to the Parent Handbook on our website. We would like to remind parents that white polo shirts are not school uniform and that black shoes or runners are preferred. DATES AND UP- COMING EVENTS

Have a great week ahead and we look forward to your continued support.

18th February School Banking information sessions 8.30 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. -3.30 p.m. in the meeting room

28th April School Photos

March – calls for nominations for 2014-15 Seabrook School Council. Information to follow

10th March Labour Day public holiday

11th March Curriculum Day. Pupil free day

4th April Last day term 1, 2.30 p.m. finish

22nd April 1st day of term 2 8.50am start

25th April ANZAC day public holiday

School Banking returns Wednesday 5th February 2013 - Tuesday 4th February for Preps only

Commonwealth Bank School Banking Account Opening Day

Tuesday 18th February 2013

In the Senior Library Meeting Room 8.30am - 9.30am and 2.30pm - 3.30pm

If you would like to open an account for your child please come along. The Commonwealth Bank representative Susan Brailsford will be at the school to help you open an account. Application Packs will be available on the day for you to complete. To open your School Banking Account-come along and bring your photo ID with you. Siblings are welcome to open an account as well. When children make their first deposit, they will get their first token and our school will also receive $5 commission. Thank you for supporting our school and teaching your child good savings skills.

NEW FANTASTIC REWARDS ARE COMING IN 2014!

Do you have a school banking question or query? Please email: - seabrookschoolbanking@gmail.com

Seabrook School Banking Volunteers

SEABROOK TIMELINE February 2014

Grade 5 Camp Sovereign Hill 21st - 23rd

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3

9am Assembly

Grade 5 & 6

4 5 6

7

2.30pm Assembly

Grade 1

8

9am Assembly

Grades 2,3,4

9 10 11 12

DANCE CLASSES for Children at the Seabrook Community Centre SATURDAY Mornings Commencing 1st Feb Fairy Ballet for 2-3 & 4-5 years Jazz/Ballet for 6-8 years Contact Principal Sally Pearson Ph. 0418179871 email. danceinitiativeproductions@live.com.au www.danceinitiativeproductions.com FUN - FRIENDLY - CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT

SEABROOK CANTEEN MENU Please Note: If NO Lunch or have been left at home –Either a cheese or vegemite sandwich + piece of fruit only will be supplied – at your cost

HOT FOOD

Extras - Soy/Tomato Sauce .20c Chicken Goujon (H) .50c Chicken Nugget (H) .80c Butter Pasta $1 Dim Sim (H) $1 Party Pie $1 Chicken Breast Wedge (H-DF) $1.30 Chicken Tender Bite (H-DF) $1.30 Party Meat Pie (GF-DF) $2.30 Fantastic Noodle (B/C/O) $3 Sausage Roll (King Size) (H) $3.30 Meat Pie (H) $3.30 Vegetarian Pasties $3.50 Nachos (Salsa) (DF) $3.50 Nachos (Cheese & Salsa) $3.50 Nachos (Cheese & Salsa) (GF) $4 Chicken BBQ Pizza (H) $3.50 Hawaiian Pizza $3.50 Margarita Pizza $3.50 Vegetarian Pizza $3.50 Lasagne (H) $3.50 Vegetarian Lasagne $3.50 Mac & Cheese $3.50 Hot Dog $3.30 Hot Dog (H) $3.30 Hot Dog (GF-DF) $4 Swt Chilly Chicken sub(H) $3.50

Swt Chilly Chicken wrap (H) $3.50

Roast Chicken sub (H) $4

Roast Chicken wrap (H) $4

Chicken Burger (H) L/C/M $4

Beef Burger (H) L/C/T/TS $4

SANDWICHES (PRE-ORDER) Butter $1 Vegemite $2 Cheese $2.50 Ham, Egg, Tuna $2.80 Roast Chicken $3.00 Salad (No Cheese) $3.50 Ham roll (GF-DF) $4.50

Extras - each

Jaffles/Cheese/Vegemite .50c

Roll/Wrap $1

Lettuce/Carrot .50c

Tomato/Beetroot .50c

SALAD TUBS (PRE-ORDER)

Egg, Ham, Tuna $5

Roast Chicken $5.50 Includes: choice of Mixed green or Lettuce/Carrots/Tomato/Cucumber Beetroot. Free dressing: French & Italian DRINKS Juice Box $1.50 Water $2 Big M $2.20 Up & Go $2.20 Quench Various $2.20 Focus Water Various $2.20

TREAT/SNACK Carrots Sticks $1 Fresh Seasonal Fruit $1 Mamee Noodle Snack $1 Jelly cup $1 JJ Snack Various $1.20 Popcorn $1.50 Red Rock chips $1.50 Smith Chips $1.50

ICE-CREAM

Frozen Pineapple Pieces $1

Quelch fruit stick $1

Frozen Juicies tub $1

Calippo $1

Ice Twist $1.20

Smooze fruit ice (GF-DF) $1.50

Minkes variety flavour $2

BURGER COMBO (H) $6.50 Chicken + JJ + Quench Beef + JJ + Quench M DOG OR (H) COMBO $6.50 Hot dog + JJ + Quench SUB or Wrap COMBO (H) $6.50 Swt chill Tenders Roll + JJ + Quench Swt chill Tenders Wrap + JJ + Quench NUGGY COMBOS (H) $6.50 5 Nuggets + JJ + Juice Box

Please write down:

Child’s Name, Grade and most importantly the ROOM NUMBER.

Write your order on a Paper Bag along with correct amount enclosed.

If incorrect amount of money is enclosed an alternative food item will be given.

We are not responsible for lost change. Add 10c if the bag is required and please NO STAPLES or TAPE, fold the bag into quarters to keep money secure.

Can you please clearly mark your lunch order if you require Halal, Vegetarian or Gluten Free Items.

(H)-Halal

(V)- Vegetarian

(GF)-Gluten Free

(DF)-Dairy Free

RECESS & LUNCH There will no longer be any hot food sold over the counter. Hot food can only be purchased via lunch order.

Dear staff, students and parents

Welcome back to 2014. Just a friendly reminder to all students that we are not selling HOT FOOD OVER THE COUNTER. We are also starting a New Canteen Menu Price List on Monday 3rd February. Please write your order on the Brown Paper Bag along with the correct amount enclosed. Remember to add 10c if you require a paper bag. Please No staples or sticky tape just fold over twice to secure the money, Thank you Kind regards Quyen Rivera (Canteen Manager)

Lunch time specials for term 1

Tuesday - Fried Rice for $3.50

Wednesday - Chicken Sausage sizzle roll for $5

Thursday - Chicken Honey Soy with Rice for $5

Friday - Fish and Roast Potato Chips for $5

These specials are

only available on the

days stated