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Issue 1
8th February 2017
Seabrook Primary School 83-105 Point Cook Rd, SEABROOK 3028 : POSTAL ADDRESS: P. O. Box 1143 ALTONA MEADOWS 3028
Phone: 9395 1758 / Email: [email protected] / Website: www.seabrook.vic.edu.au
Newsletter
From the Principal Dear Parents / Guardians
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. We hope you will support us in developing strong and lasting partnerships between home and school to help us provide the best opportunities for all children. Please check into Skoolbag and other our communication sources regularly to keep informed about what is happening. 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. 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 2017 classmates and developing new friendships and connections is very important at this time of year. Our preps too are settling into the routine of school. Thanks to all the parents for helping making their transition into school easy. We have an information sessions today for our prep parents where daily routines will be outlined. Please meet in your child’s classroom at 6:30pm DATES AND SOME UP-COMING February Tuesday 7
th –9
th Grade 5 camp Sovereign hill
Wednesday 8th – Prep information evening
6.30pm- 7:30pm in their classrooms Friday 10
th – Parents/friends and fundraising - open morning tea for interested parents.
All welcome to attend at 9am in the meeting room. 15
th and 16
th – meet the teacher (grades 1-6) 3:30pm – 6:30pm each day. All parents are
urged to meet with their child’s teacher/s. March Monday 13
th - Labour Day, public holiday. No school
Thursday 16th – School photos
Thursday 23rd
– PYP Community Evening for all families Friday 31
st – end of term 1, 2:30pm finish, children will be dismissed
from their classrooms EVERY MINUTE COUNTS Children should be at school everyday. For our records parents are asked to send a note explaining any absences. On the day of absence please ring the school or inform the school via note, email or by the skoolbag app. Thank you
Seabrook Primary School has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse.
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It's never too late to start talking to your children about the importance of online safety, and correctly using digital technologies and the Internet while
at home, and in public places (free wifi zones).
Seabrook Primary
School aims to
deliver best
learning and
teaching practice,
which supports
and develops
learners who are
knowledgeable
and seek to
display an
international
perspective.
Teachers, students
and the wider
community assist
in the
development of
life-long learners
who
contribute
responsibly to the
global
community.
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PLAYGROUNDS Our grounds are still a ‘work in progress’. We were hopeful that our new playing fields would be completed by the start of the school year, but unforeseen circumstances have delayed its completion. We now hope it will be ready by the week of February 13. Initially there will be some timetabled play during breaks for children in grades 1 - 6. Due to the height and spacing on the new rope climbing structure prep students will not be invited to use this equipment at this time.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOW
2016 - 17 SEABROOK SCHOOL COUNCIL Calls for nominations from interested parents for 2017-18 for Seabrook School Council will be invited soon. Please consider supporting your child’s school by having some involvement either on school council or on the subcommittees. Nominations are now open for two parent vacancies on our school council. If you are an enthusiastic parent interested in getting more involved and having a say in what our school is doing, or know someone who is, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people who are committed to improving the educational outcomes for all our students. Effective councils have a broad range of experience, skills and expertise. Face-to-face and online training is also available to help councillors develop the skills and knowledge for the job. Parents find their involvement satisfying and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging. Nominations close on Monday 20
th
February and forms are available from school reception. Parents may wish to self-nominate or nominate another.
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MEET THE TEACHER Parent teacher meetings for parents of students in years 1-6 have been set for the afternoon/early evening on Tuesday 15
th and
Wednesday 16th
February. Parents will be invited to book in a 10 minute timeslot using our on-line booking service. The on-line booking service opens tonight at 5pm and the code you need is ddt4e. Please see below. The purpose of these meetings is to enable you to meet your child’s teacher and inform them about your child’s needs and your hopes and goals for their year at school.
Prep staff will be holding a curriculum and information evening today Wednesday 8
th
February. No appointment is necessary. Meetings will be held in your child’s classroom starting promptly at 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Children are not expected to attend as this.
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NEWSLETTERS Our weekly newsletters will continue to be up-loaded to the Seabrook website www.seabrook.vic.edu.au and available on our skoolbag app (available from GooglePlay and itunes store) and on our Facebook page. Some notices will be handed directly to the children so please check their bags. All notices regarding school events and other information can be retrieved from these sources. BOOK PACKS AND FEES Please make sure your child has their personal classroom requisites to start the term. You are welcome to source your own supplies or we can help you. MEDICAL CONCERNS Please let your teacher know if your child suffers from allergies or 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. SEABROOK’S VISITOR CAR PARK
We acknowledge we have very limited visitor car parking. Please remember this is a short stay park and once the car park is filled we won’t allow additional cars to enter. This is for the safety of
passengers and allows parked vehicles to reverse safely. Entry to this car park is at the owners risk. The school does not hold insurance for accidents to personal property. Please use this space safely and courteously. Streets around our school have parking restrictions please observe these. To clarify, ‘No Standing’ means no stopping, even for “a minute”. SCHOOL BANKING Seabrook offers school banking for our students. A team of volunteers collects and counts the money each week. Helpers are always welcome.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Singing, guitar and keyboard lessons will be offered shortly through TMT Music Tuition and Primary Music commencing week three. Sign-ing and guitar lessons begin this week and af-terschool chess lessons will also be offered shortly. This forms are available from our website, skoolbag and in the office area.
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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 knit shirts are not school uniform and that black shoes or runners are preferred. each Thursday at Seabrook. It is run by parent volunteers and parents can sell uniform items in good order and buy second hand items. The shop is open Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm – 3:30pm. If you can help for one hour in the shop please let the office know.
The Seabrook sports polo top is for children in years 3 - 6 on days of sport.
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STAFFING 2017 Last year we said ‘good-bye’ to two wonderful teachers Mrs Lydia Dunbar and Ms Erin Verdolini. Mrs Dunbar is beginning her family leave and Ms Verdolini obtained a position at another school. We thank them again for their valuable contribution to education and to Seabrook Primary School.
This year we welcome back three experienced teachers Mrs Erin Prowd, returning from family leave, Ms Lisa Hodgson and Ms Katerina Asimakopoulos returning from leave. We welcome Mrs Anna Fairclough who joins the Seabrook staff in prep after years of teaching experience in China in PYP schools.
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Sue & Staff
Sovereign Hill
YEAR FIVE CAMP Our year 5 children excitedly left for their camp at Sovereign Hill on Tuesday morning. This is an excellent camp packed with many hands on learning experiences. We will add up-dates to Skoolbag as they come in. Here are photos of day 1 at camp.
Have a great week ahead.
Middle School
Year 3 The choices we make have a lifelong
effect on our wellbeing.
Welcome to the Middle School for 2017! Our staff this year includes:
HELP NEEDED: If any parent is able to help assemble several bookcases in the Y.3 building it would be much appreciated. Please see Ann O’Connor or Erin Wilson. Also in time we may ask for parents to speak or work with the classes on health and wellbeing. Let your class teacher know if you are able to assist.
Year 4 Values and beliefs influence personal
identities.
We look forward to a happy and successful year working together to help your child learn, grow and develop.
Well done to the students who attended our first squad swimming session Monday morning at Laverton Pool. We had 19 and it was great to see some new faces for the first time, as well as some regulars coming back. Thanks to all the parents or family members who brought the children to and from the pool at 7am. Also thanks to Mrs. Joyce and Ms. Easson who ran the training session and Mr. Trott and Mrs. Ham for helping with the breakfast back at school.
Squad Swimming
It’s not to late to come along to the remaining 3 sessions at Laverton Pool (Jennings St. near Laverton College) Thursday 9th Feb is the next session, then Monday 13th and Thursday 16th Feb. It’s from 7am-8am and the cost is $3 to be paid at the entrance on arrival. We will then have a session and trials at Werribee in the week following. We then have breakfast for the kids back at school in the gym, so they can get to know each other. If you are turning 9 at least this year, you are welcome to come along and join the group.
Using your app store search Qkr
for a secure and easy way to pay
for school items.
Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for embracing our new payment app. When using Qkr for the 1st time this year please make sure to update your child’s 2017 grade
Using your app store search
Qkr for a secure and easy way
to pay for school items.
6SL 6AA
6JB
6JJ 6AU
6LL
5RB 5SL
5HM
5SK 5KP
4EN
4MB 4HT
4OB
When using Qkr for school excursions, incursions and camp payments can you please ensure you are selecting the correct student and grade before checking out and paying. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank You. Administration Team
for all enquires
phone Hanah
0448 256 147
10, 12, & 14
For your information
School Banking
Dear parents/carers,
Welcome to term 1! If you require any information on before and after school care services for your child/ren, please come and
speak to us in room 18!
Just a friendly reminder to all parents to please ensure you make all bookings online, as this year we are expected to reach our maximum
capacity. As a result, we may be unable to accept last minute booking requests made via
text, phone or voicemail. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter,
and look forward to seeing you throughout the year ahead!
OSHC Program Phone: 0411 302 879 Coordinator: Katie and Amanda
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is free! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au where all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account!
School Banking has started for 2017
(Preps will bank on Tuesday until they start full time.)
$2,365.32 in commission was raised for our school during 2016
If your child already has a Dollarmite/Youthsaver Account with the Commonwealth Bank all you need to do is start sending their Yellow Deposit book to school every Wednesday (Tuesday until they start school full time). When your child makes their first deposit, they will receive their first token and our school will also receive $5.00 commission. Seabrook Primary also receives 5% commission on all deposits made. Our school banking program is a fun way for your child develop the knowledge and confidence to handle their money, combining a savings Rewards Program with great activities throughout the year.
Students can join the School Banking Program, there are two simple ways for their parents to open one: Online – Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open the Youthsaver account or In branch – visit any Commonwealth Bank Branch and take along identification for themselves and their child, like their Drivers Licence, their child’s birth certificate and medicare card. Saving regularly is an important habit to get into, whether you are saving a little or a lot. Keep up the great work and remember to bring your deposit book each Wednesday. Thank you for supporting the School Banking Program.
Do you have a school banking question or query? Pleaseemail: [email protected] Seabrook School Banking Volunteers
February/ March 2017
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6 7 8 9
School Squad Swimming Training
7- 8am Laverton Pool
10
Parents /friends and fundraising
morning tea 9am in the
Meeting Room
13
Grade 5 & 6 Assembly
9am - 9:30am
School Squad Swimming Training
7- 8am Laverton Pool
14 15
Get to know you meetings
3:30pm – 6:30pm
16
Get to know you meetings
3:30pm – 6:30pm
School Squad Swimming Training
7- 8am Laverton Pool
17
Grade 1& 2 Assembly
2:30pm - 3pm
20 Grade 3 & 4 Assembly
9am - 9:30am School Squad
Swimming Training
7- 8am Werribee Outside Pool
21 22
School Squad Swimming Training
7- 8am Werribee Outside Pool
23 24
27
Grade 5 & 6 Assembly
9am - 9:30am
28 1 March 2 3
Grade 1& 2 Assembly
2:30pm - 3pm
SEABROOK TIMELINE
School photos Thursday 16th March. Whole school and sibling photos.
More information to follow in the next issues of our newsletter.
Grade 5 Camp Sovereign Hill Camp 7th - 9th
National Apology Day Monday 13th February 2017
This event marks the anniversary of the Apology to Australia's on 13 February 2008 by former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the House of Representatives.