Dates to Remember

Friday 28th July Breakfast Club Monday 31st July Breakfast Club School Council Tuesday 1st August Ned Show Sporting Schools Basketball 3-6

Sporting School 3-6

2nd to 4th August

5/6 Camp Phillip Island Wednesday 2nd August Breakfast club Family time 3:15 to 4:15 Thursday 3rd August 3/4’s First Aid with PVGSC

Friday 4th August Breakfast Club Monday 7th August Breakfast Club Tuesday 8th August Sporting Schools Basketball 3-6 Wednesday 9th August Breakfast club Celebrating 100 School days Foundation Family time 3:15 to 4:15

Inside this Issue Principal message 1,2 Premier Reading 2 Family Time 2 Student of the Week 3 Earn & Learn 3 School Concert 4 School Concert Cosume 5 Market Fresh 6 5A’s Poetry 7,8 Extend OSHC 9 Calendar 10

Volume 22 Thursday 27th July 2017

Principals Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

There is absolutely no question whatsoever that like all schools, Westbreen’s

core business is the planning and delivery of high quality curriculum designed to

improve each and every child’s abilities, with a particular focus on the areas of

literacy, numeracy and wellbeing.

Schools, of course, do much more than this, by also playing a pivotal role in each

child’s broader educational, social and emotional growth and development.

At Westbreen this is facilitated at the curriculum level through the delivery of

daily literacy and numeracy blocks, well planned integrated curriculum and a

broad range of programs including Science, Platoon Physical Education, Art,

Music, Library, Italian and crucial support and enrichment programs including

Personalised Learning Support and EAL (English as an Additional Language).

It is the next layer of activities and programs, many of which are closely linked

to our specialist programs that have contributed to our growing reputation in the

broader community. Programs like our Family Engagement Activities which

include Family Time, Playgroup, and Parent Voluntary Class Helpers.

The School Council and Staff of Westbreen are committed in continuing to

strengthen our links with our Parents, Guardians, Local Community members

and the Community in general. Working With Children Checks (WWCC)

We are very appreciative of all the parent support we receive for all manner of school activities at Westbreen Primary School. It is a delight to walk around the school and see parent / guardian helpers in so many of our learning sessions. We have also had a great deal of parent / guardian support for excursions, incursions and interschool sports which is wonderful. Whether you help on a daily, weekly or once a term basis, we truly appreciate the support parents / guardians provide and recognise the value that parent / guardian involvement adds to our school and programs. On 1 August 2017, a series of changes will be introduced to the Victorian Working with Children (WWC) check. The biggest change is that while volunteers were not previously required to have a WWC card if they were directly supervised, under the new legislation they now will need to obtain a WWC card regardless of whether or not they are directly supervised. As a result, if you wish to volunteer at school in any capacity that involves direct contact with students, you will need to provide a current WWC card.

Therefore, a reminder that if you would like to work in the classrooms or attend excursions, or if you are already one of our valuable helpers, you must have a current Working with Children card. Online forms are available and applications can be made at the following website; https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/onlineapplicationhome.doj There is no cost to anyone applying for a Working With Children check in a voluntary capacity. Once you receive your card, please make sure you bring it to the office for us to keep a copy on file. I f you have any questions regarding WWC or would like assistance with applying for a WWC card you can contact Ms. Michelle Brooksby via the School Office.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Have a wonderful Week

Tony Cerra

Principal.

PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE Just a reminder for all children to keep up with their reading for the Premier’s Reading Challenge and to make sure that all books are entered on the computer. The Challenge must be completed by 8th September.

Some students have a large number of books listed as ‘Started’ – These books cannot be verified and counted in the challenge until they are listed as ‘Finished’. How to change a book from ‘Started’ to ‘Finished’ 1. Go to the reading list.

2. Tick the boxes next to the books you have finished reading. 3. Click ‘Finished’. Congratulations to Jackson I and Mavi P from 2B, Nathania C from 2M and Izyan A from 1T for completing the challenge. Well done!

FAMILY TIME Come and join us for Family Time next Wednesday in the Library 3.15-4.15pm.

Our activity for the week will be:

CRAFT

**All students are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or adult carer**

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

WEEK ENDING 26th July 2017

Woolworths Earn & Learn 2017

Dear Parents,

This year we will be participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. Through this

program we will be able to get new educational resources for our school/early learning centre –

and all we need you to do is shop for your groceries at Woolworths.

From Wednesday 26th July to Tuesday 19th September or while stock lasts, we are collecting

Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers. You will get one Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every

$10 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco and gift cards). Place the Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker

onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet and when it’s complete, the Sticker Sheet can be

dropped into the Collection Box here at the school or at your local Woolworths.

At the end of the promotion, we’ll be able to get some great new equipment. The range is

extensive and offers lots of items ideal for our students – including resources for Maths, English,

Science and some fantastic fun supplies for Arts & Craft, Sport and for our library. If you’d like to

know more visit woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn.

Sticker sheet and Collection Box is out in front of the office. Thank you for your support

F A Mohamed O For his enthusiastic attitude towards his learning. Well done Mohammed!

F V Zavier J For working independently and showing he can try his best during

learning time. Well done!

1 O Tyler S For always doing a nice job on his homework.

1 T Mussa E For writing a great report on the Market Fresh incursion.

2 B Sandamini J For being a fantastic team member of 2B! Awesome effort all-round.

2 M Anzish S For working hard to learn her sight words and improver her reading. Keep

up the awesome work!

3 4C Bailey G For being brave and having a positive attitude.

3 4K Sara T For enthusiastically participating in classroom discussions.

3 4P Emil Z For working hard reading this week. Keep up the great effort.

5 A Zephie T For working productively creating great poetry.

5 C Mekala W For always contributing in class discussion. Keep it up!!

6 Z Branden M For putting in more effort into his class work. Keep it up!

PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS ON THE CLOCKTOWER CENTRE

WEBSITE OR IN PERSON AT THE CLOCKTOWER CENTRE.

Go to clocktowercentre.com.au

What’s on

School and community events

Scroll down to the Westbreen P.S event

Buy tickets

Process purchase

ADULTS - $18 CHILDREN - $10 CONCESSION - $12

*Please note that the students performing do not require a ticket.

If you require assistance in purchasing tickets come along to

Family Time Wednesday the 9th of August!

Tuesday September 5th, 2017 at 7pm The Clock tower Centre. A REMINDER THAT TICKETS GO ON SALE ONLINE OR IN PERSON AT

THE CLOCKTOWER CENTRE ON MONDAY THE 24TH OF JULY We are asking all students to bring along their own t-shirt to school with their name

written on the label. The students will have an artwork pinned to the front to wear

on the night of the concert. Completed t-shirts will be given to students the day

before the concert to wear on the day. All students are asked to bring their t-shirt

to school by Friday the 11th of August.

Grade Costume

FV Black pants/leggings

White T-Shirt

Black shoes/runners

FA Black pants/leggings

Red T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

1O Black pants/leggings

Yellow T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

1T Black pants/leggings

White or Yellow T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

2B Black pants/leggings

Purple or white T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

2M Black pants/leggings

White or purple T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

3/4P Black pants/leggings

Green T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

3/4C Black pants/leggings

White T-Shirt

Black shoes/runners

3/4K Black or Green pants/leggings

Green T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

5C Black pants/leggings

White or blue T-Shirt

Black shoes/runners

5A Black or Blue pants/leggings

Blue T-shirt

Black shoes/runners

6Z Any colour pants/leggings and black shoes/runners.

Colourful T-shirt no logos preferred.

Thank you for your support.

MARKET FRESH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Yesterday our Foundation, Grade 1 & 2 students were lucky enough to have the

‘Market Fresh’ team visit to teach us about fresh fruit and vegetables. We

talked about which fruits and vegetables we have available to us here in

Australia, how they are grown, how they get from the farmers to the big Market

place, and how they get from there to our smaller markets, stores and

supermarkets. We learnt how to store different fruits and vegetables at home,

and also how we know the difference between a fruit and a vegetable. The

BEST part was that the Market Fresh Team came with some delicious fresh

produce for us all to try…………………………….. YUMMMMM.

Thank you to Letisha, Rosemary, Danielle and Colleen for helping to cut the

fresh produce ready for us to eat!

Action Indoor Sport

Energetic children running and dodging the fluorescent

balls

I heard kids yelling crazily each time they scored a

goal. Yoaah!!

I felt the soft, bright orange ball as I caught it in my

hands

I smelt the fresh new ball

Action Indoor Sport

By Zahrah

Action Indoor Sport

I saw students diving into the sand trying to catch the

ball

I heard kids yelling NOoooo, you dropped it!!

I felt the soft volley ball.

I smelt the students sweat

Action Indoor Sport

By Mert

Action Indoor Sport

I saw sand on the ground, I felt I was at the beach

I heard my team mates shouting “Pass the ball to me”

I grabbed the ball and threw it to Jordan who threw it

like crazy

I smelt the sand it had a beautiful aroma

Action Indoor Sport

By Sanadhee

Action Indoor Sport

I saw students dodging dark red balls

I heard kids yelling my name, so I could pass to them

I touched the dark red spongy ball

I smelt the sweaty children all over the place

Action Indoor Sport

By Maya

Action Indoor Sport

Boom! Bam! Boom! I saw kids sprinting down

the soccer field kicking the ball

I heard Kaan screaming “centre”

I kicked the soccer ball high flying over my peers and

landing at the back of the net twice

Action Indoor Sport

By Mouhamad

Action Indoor Sport

Boom! Bang! I saw children scoring goals in soccer

I felt the ball hit my face and I went out in dodge ball

I heard everyone screaming having fun

I felt the squishy sand, it was like marshmallows.

I smelt the stinky sweat dripping down .

Action Indoor Sport

By Palak

Action Indoor Sport

I saw students running in the centre going crazy

I heard the teachers cheering and cheering all the

students

I felt the soft, silky sand between my hands

I smelt the perspiration of all the kids who walked by

Action Indoor Sport

By Jasmin

Action Indoor Sport

I saw Ms A towering above us like a plane as she

umpired the volley ball match

I heard my team mates telling me to Pass! Pass!

I felt the yellow sand under my feet

I smelt the dust around me

Action Indoor Sport

By Joa

Action Indoor Sport

I saw lots of nets dividing each sport

I heard my peers calling my name so I may pass the ball

to them

I felt my heart beating faster by the minute as we

rotated through four sporting events

I smelt the sweat in each area I walked into to.

Action Indoor Sport

By Ava

Action Indoor Sport

I saw students diving head first into the sand like their

diving in a pool

I heard the children laughing when Hana dropped the

ball

I touched the yellow beads that kept falling out of my

hands like water

I smelt the smelly socks on the ledge of the volley ball

court

Action Indoor Sport

By Ty Fatin

Intelligent, friendly and creative

Sister of Fateh

Who loves Maths and solving division problem

Who feels excited about learning new things

Who wonders what it would be like to touch the fluffy clouds

Who fears scary hairy spiders, they’re so dangerous!

Who would like to go to Korea to see her favorite K-Pop band

Who is able to play netball as a defender

Who dreams of speaking many languages, to understand what the other

cultures are saying Fizza

Intelligent, kind hearted, independent

Lover of being a centre in netball.

Who feels happy when helping someone.

Who fears riding a bike because she may fall over.

Who would like to sit near the waterfalls and touch the sea

green water.

Who is able to climb high ladders.

Who dreams of going to the top of Mount Everest.

Zephie

Creative, shy and descriptive

Daugter of honey and Joanne Thangam

Who loves art because she can be creative

Who feels happy when with her pet cat Zia

Who wonders when people will invent a plane

that has a pool

Who fears being sick on the holidays

Who would like to go all around the world with a

million dollars at hand

Who is able to cook a spicy chicken kebab

Who dreams of getting things for free in all shops

Raheel

Gamer, disruptive and procrastinator.

Brother of Ellias and Aysha.

Who loves eating chocolate muffins.

Who feels excited when I’m at school.

Who wonders if time traveling will be possible, so I can

see dinosaurs

Who fear touching sharks

Who would like to be an engineer

Who is able to make his own lunch

Who dreams about being rich to buy everything!

Benjamin

Sneaky, mathematical and procrastinator.

Brother of Isabella, Jacinta and Aaron.

Who loves solving complicated maths problems

Who feels happy when hanging out with friends

Who wonders what it would be like to fly?

Who fear heights, as it makes him queazy

Who would like to travel the world

Who is able to beat his peers in times tables races

Who dreams of being a professional AFL Essendon

player

Banjo

Camryn

Fast, fit and entertaining

Who loves football because it keeps him fit

Who feels happy when he wins footy matches on

Sunday

Who wonders what it would be like to be bullet proof

Who fear heights, it makes him woozy

Who would like to go to Japan

Who is able to ran fast and run far without stopping

Who dreams of being a player for North Melbourne FC

A student of Westbreen PS

Camodude

Ceyda

Forgetful, chatterbox and daydreamer

Sister of Cemil, Cenk and Blaze

Who loves cooking for fun

Who feels happy when it’s the weekend

Who wonders if they will ever meet their

favourite youtuber

Who fears big hairy spiders

Who would like to travel the worlds

Who is able to shoot goals in basketball

Who dreams of being a basketball player

Jai

Handsome, helpful and confident

Son of Annie and Sam

Who loves rugby because he can score tries

Who feels excited about reading books

Who wonders what it would be like to drive a

Lamborghini

Who would like to be an entrepreneur

Who is able to play Rugby as a centre

Who dreams of playing for Chicago Bulls

DJ

Extend OSHC at

Westbreen Primary School

Our Weekly Recap Last week in Before and After School Care we settled back into our routine with

some of our favourite activities.

We began our week updating our About Me profiles to update our wall display in

our room. We got our hands messy using paint to create hand print trees.

Wednesday we became mini Masterchefs and whipped up Chocolate Truffles, which

we got to take home and share with our families.

We finished off our week playing group games and enjoying some much needed

sunshine outside.

KIDS CLUB ART COMPETITION

WIN A $200 TOYS R US ONLINE GIFT CARD Entries are now open for Extend’s Kids Club Competition! Submit your entry online from Monday 17 July to Friday 4 August, 2017. To enter complete the sentence “Extend is …..”and submit your matching art entry online at extend.com.au. For further details and terms visit

extend.com.au. …BUT THERE’S MORE! Help your After School Care service win a mystery

incursion! Be sure to come along to After School Care to enter. See you there!

Rebecca, Team Leader

Our Extend Superstar is… Kyochre Vander-Kuyp for making a positive start to Term 3 in After School Care.

New Families Enrol online – allow 24 hours...

Enrolling is quick and easy! Simply set up your own account online via the Parent

Portal. Please note it is government regulation that all children must be enrolled

BEFORE attending an Extend service. For information on operating hours and fees

for your school, visit your After School Care venue or school website.

extend.com.au.

What's on next week? WBPS Favourites Week Monday 31st July: Cooking: Chocolate Crackles Tuesday 1st August: Pipe Cleaner Ninjas Wednesday 2nd August: Science: Walking Water Experiment Thursday 3rd August: Welcome Around the World Signs Friday 4th August: Friday Sports and Group Games

Parent Portal: extend.com.au

July, August & September 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

23rd 24th Breakfast

Club Tickets for

School Concert

go on sale

25th Whole

School photo

& Graduation

photo

26th Breakfast

Club

Market Fresh F

to 2

27th 3/4 ‘s

First Aid

with

PVGSC

28th Breakfast

Club 29th

30th 31st Breakfast

Club

School

Council

1st Aug

Ned Show

Sporting

Schools

Backetball 3-6

2nd Breakfast

Club Family

time 3:15 to 4:15

3rd 3/4 ‘s

First Aid with

PVGSC

4th Breakfast

Club 5th

6th 7th Breakfast

Club 8th Sporting

Schools

Backetball 3-6

9th Breakfast Club

Celebrating 100

School day –

Foundation

Family time 3:15

to 4:15

10th 3/4 ‘s

First Aid with

PVGSC

11th Breakfast

Club 12th

13th 14th Breakfast

Club Sporting

Schools Soccer

F-2

15th 16th Breakfast

Club Family

time 3:15 to 4:15

17th 3/4 ‘s

First Aid with

PVGSC

Hoop time

5/6

18th Breakfast

Club 19th

20th 21st Breakfast

Club Science

Week Sporting

Schools Soccer

F-2 School

Council

22nd Book

Week

Incursion F-2

23rd Breakfast

Club Jollybops

Science Show Family time 3:15

to 4:15

24th 3/4 ‘s

First Aid with

PVGSC

Rocket Man

Visit

25th Breakfast

Club First

Aid Program

F-6

26th

27th 28th Breakfast

Club Sporting

Schools Soccer

F-2 School

Council

29th Open

Day Book

Parade

30th Breakfast

Club Collingwood

Farm 1/2 Family

time 3:15 to 4:15

31st 3/4 ‘s

First Aid with

PVGSC

Father’s day

stall

1st Sep Breakfast Club

2nd

3rd 4th Breakfast

Club 5th School

Concert 7pm

6th Breakfast

Club Family

time 3:15 to 4:15

7th 3/4 ‘s

First Aid with

PVGSC

8th Breakfast

Club 9th

10th 11th Breakfast

Club

12th 13th Breakfast

Club Family

time 3:15 to 4:15

14th 3/4 ‘s

First Aid with

PVGSC

15th Breakfast

Club 16th

NOTICES SENT HOME Jollybop Science Show 2017