Newsletter Number 1427th May 2015

Dear Parents, Students and Friends of Cheltenham Primary School

Thank you all for a wonderful week in education, last week. The school was abuzz with visitors to our Open Morning on Tuesday, culminating in a magnificent performance for our Grandparents, families and special friends in the Hall. Many thanks to Helen Griffiths and the children in the School Band and to Chris Day and Holly Smith for their efforts with the Junior School Choir; who sang with joy and enthusiasm. Thank you to Carol Kozlowski for the beautiful visual displays of children’s artworks throughout the school. Finally thank you to our extraordinary team of teachers for sharing their classroom learning environments with our extended community.

Given the inclement weather, we had an excellent response to our Information Evening for prospective Prep parents on Wednesday night. Thank you to our many speakers that promoted the programs and curriculum at Cheltenham along with Margaret McIntosh and myself; David Senior, Doris Holley, Ellen Hollowood, Carol Kozlowski, Alana Gadsby and Kathryn Shields for the PTFA.

The highlight of the evening for me (as I mentioned to the school at Monday’s assembly), was when our two School Captains, Beth B. and Lachie B. spoke so movingly about their experience as Cheltenham Primary School. Moments like this are special in school life and should always be celebrated.

Please enjoy reading an excerpt from each of the children’s speeches:

Beth B.…when I first came to Cheltenham I was a bit scared but as soon as I walked through the doors I got a lovely warm welcome that made me settle in on the first day. I love that the teachers are so funny and all get along well. Cheltenham has taught me many lifelong skills…how to become a leader, for example I remember in Years 1 and 2 speaking in front of 400 people at assembly.

We are very lucky at Cheltenham to have a kitchen classroom and a garden where we get our fresh herbs, vegetables, fruit and eggs from the chickens. I talk to a lot of my friends from other schools and they are not so lucky to have a kitchen at their school! Now I am helping mum in the kitchen.

One of my favourite things about Cheltenham is the school concerts. I was very lucky to be one of the main characters in the Junior School Concert this year. It was really fun working with the adorable Preps, Ones and Twos and I gained even more confidence on how to perform in front of so many people…

My second home, Cheltenham Primary, will be very hard to leave at the end of the year

but I have new one waiting and so do you.

Lachie B.…I have been coming to Cheltenham Primary School for 7 years and I have enjoyed every moment…

We are provided with the opportunity to represent the school playing in a variety of sports against other schools in our local area. One of the highlights for me this year was that our swimming freestyle relay came third in the State. We have had the same boys relay team since Year 3 and Cheltenham Primary School has taught me that training hard and persistence pays off.

The school has an excellent Prep Buddy program. I think that it provides a good chance for the younger students to learn from the more experienced kids.

Last year in Year 5 I was lucky enough to be a buddy to Izzy. We had heaps of fun together. This year my Prep buddy is called Henry.

I cannot remember my first days of school however, I remember my buddy. Having a buddy made me feel safe and I could always ask him any questions or find him if something was wrong in the playground. Hopefully both Izzy and Henry will remember me…

I have made many friends at Cheltenham Primary School including the teachers and I know that I will keep in touch with many after finishing primary school later this year...

Cross CountryCongratulations to Hayden McLennan and

Andi Carlisle for the brilliant results achieved by our students in Cross Country last Wednesday. We were the highest performing school on the day. 14 of our students will now be representing Cheltenham at the Division Cross Country, next week: Lily H., Evie K., Cleo N., Sebastian J. and Clay J., Star W., Tahlia W., Tristan T., Coen U., Sophie C., Ella H., Lachie B., Alec Mc and Connor V-P. My best wishes for another great day of personal bests!

Pupil Free Day Tuesday, 9th JuneJust a reminder that Tuesday, 9th June (following the Queen’s Birthday public holiday) is a pupil free day. On this day children are not required at school. Our staff will be undertaking professional learning in restorative practice and anaphylaxis. On a final note it has been another “Egg-cellent” week at CPS punctuated by the arrival of our very first egg this morning!

‘Leadership is being the first egg in the omelette’Jarod Kintz

Kind Regards,

Bronwyn

Bronwyn MorganAssistant Principal

Important dates for your diary:

MAY 2015Wednesday, 27th PTFA Lapathon/Colours

Day

JUNE 2015Tuesday, 2nd PTFA AGM 7.30pmMonday, 8th Queen’s Birthday

HolidayTuesday, 9th Pupil Free DaySunday, 14th Working Bee15th-17th Book FairTuesday, 16th School CouncilFriday, 19th PTFA School Disco23rd-24th Parent/Teacher

InterviewsFriday, 26th Last Day Term 2 –

2.30pm dismissal

DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY

On Wednesday 20th May students from Years 3 to 6 participated in the Kingston District Cross Country Competition at Mentone Grammar Playing Fields, Keysborough. We were the highest performing school on the day with 14 students going through to the division round.

Finishing in the top 10 and through to the division round on Wednesday 3rd June at Cornish College, Bangholme for the 9/10 year olds running 2km was Lily H., Evie K., Cleo N., Sebastian J. and Clay J.. For the 11 year olds running 3km was Star W., Tahlia W., Tristan T. and Coen U. For the 12/13 year olds running 3km was Sophie C., Ella H., Lachie B., Alec Mc and Connor V-P. An honourable mention goes to Margot W., Daisy D., Eden A, Charles D., Ned B., Charlotte B. and Jasper V-P. for finishing closely behind.

Well done to everyone who competed on the day. You were all terrific in encouraging and supporting your teammates to help them achieve their best. You all had strong starts and finishes in the races and looked amazing as a team. Thanks to the parents, teachers and friends for supporting the team on the day. All of your encouragement and support was greatly appreciated!

To all the students who ran, we are proud of you and all of your efforts preparing for the day. Good luck to the students through to the Division Competition.

Mr Hayden McLennanPhysical Education Teacher

PUPIL FREE DAYS 2015

Tuesday, 9th JuneFriday, 18th SeptemberMonday, 2nd November

CANTEEN NEWS

Thank you to Kay Jarosz and Fiona Hill for helping make the children’s

lunches this Friday 29th May. 10.30am -1.30pm

Jennifer LeasonCANTEEN MANAGER

LIBRARY NEWS

Simultaneous story time this Wednesday at 11am, we will be reading The Brother’s Quibble by Aaron Blabey. All prep and grade one students are invited to colour in the take home sheet from the event and return it to school by the end of the week. There will be three prizes of $15 Book Fair vouchers awarded to the best colouring. Winners will be announced by Wednesday, 3rd June.

Book Club delivery expected next week.

Book Fair count down – only 4 weeks to go –

17th June.

Isobel RoseLIBRARY TECHNICIAN

YOU CAN DO IT AWARDS

‘Getting Along’ is the You Can Do It foundation key for this term. ‘Getting Along’ means working well with my classmates, solving conflicts peacefully, being sensitive to the feelings of others, being respectful and helping make my community a better place to live and learn.

These students have won YCDI awards this week!

Are proud sponsors of our YCDI Program Please support them with your custom

TERM DATES 2015

Term 2 - 13th April to 26th JuneTerm 3 - 13th July to 18th September

Term 4 - 5th October to 18th December

1/2A Gus D1/2B Aimee C1/2C Ari M1/2D Lexi V1/2E Aiden D3/4A Georgia W3/4B Scarlett S3/4C Dion L3/4D Matthew B05A Coen U05B Ethan C06A Rad V06B Charlotte B06C Joel R

Mathletics Brandon K 5A

Once Upon A Time

The sale of concert photos has been extended;

all orders need to be received at the office by Friday, 12th June.