Principals Report School Calendar

Uniform Shop Open 9.00

& 3.15-Every Tuesday

Thursday 29 March

End of Term 1-2.30 Finish

Monday 16 April

Curriculum Day-Pupil Free

day

Tuesday 17 April

Term 2 Commences

Wednesday 18 April

School Photo’s

Thursday 19 April

Fun Run/House Cross

Country

Friday 20 April

Year 5/6 Percussion Incur-

sion

Tuesday 24 April

School Tours

Wednesday 25 April

Anzac Day

Alert Issue 8

Warrandyte

Primary School

29 March 2018

Website: www.warrandyteps.vic.edu.au Email: warrandyte.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

Today, brings to a close our first term for 2018. And, how quickly it has flown by. As always, the term has provided many challenges and learning opportunities for our students, staff and I’m sure many parents. Our teaching focus throughout Term 1 has been around Literacy and Numeracy and ensuring that we provide a consistent approach across the school. Throughout the term, staff have been supported by our School Improvement Leaders Katie/Rick-(Literacy), Jenny (Numeracy), Sarah (ICT) and Cathie (Wellbeing)) who have provided professional learning for staff to reflect on their classroom practice and ensure that all students are working at their ‘point of need’ and being engaged and challenged in all that they do. Learning opportunities have been vast and varied and our students continue to develop skills in being resilient, confident and persistence learners who are able to self-manage their learning. There have been a variety of extra-curricular activities that support our learning programs and provide opportunities for students to try new skills and develop their collaboration and communication skills further. And on display during all of these learning opportunities are our school CARE (Creativity, Achievement, Respect and Encouragement) values. As I move around the school, it is fantastic to see the growth in all of our students and I am excited about continuing this learning development throughout Term 2. Congratulations to all of our students and staff on a wonderful term and a sincere thank you to our parent community for your ongoing support. Staffing News After a long and distinguished career, Meryl Teather has decided to retire from teaching. Meryl began her career at Warrandyte Primary School back in 1986. For much of this time, Meryl has been a Leading Teacher and a key part of the school’s leadership team. From all of the Warrandyte community we sincerely thank Meryl for her outstanding commitment and contribution to the school over many years and we wish her all the very best on her retirement. Meryl will be officially finish-ing at the end of Term 2. Jayde Cairns will continue in her classroom role until the end of the year. In other staff news, congratulations to Katie (Dave, Archie and Ned) on the news that they are expecting their third child. This is wonderful news and we wish them all the very best. Katie will continue working in her classroom with Sally into Term 3. We will announce her finishing date closer to the arrival of her baby.

2

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

2019 Foundation/Prep Enrolments School tours will commence Term 2 for prospective 2019 Foundation students/Preps and their families. Two time slots will be available each Tuesday. It is essential that bookings are made via the office. If you know of any families that are interested in enrolling their child at Warrandyte for the 2019 school year, please ask them to book a tour or call me at the school. Current families with 2019 Foundation/Prep siblings It would be greatly appreciated if all CURRENT families who have a child due to commence Foundation/Prep in 2019 could please collect an enrolment form from the office and complete this process as soon as possible; this allows us to commence managing student numbers for the 2019 school year in advance. Congratulations

Our Social Service Leaders, Olive and Will for organising a free dress day to raise money for Annet (sponsor

child) who lives in Uganda

2018 Prep students who have had a SENSATIONAL start to their schooling at Warrandyte Primary School

2018 Year 6 Leaders who have been positive and responsible role models for our school

Students and staff for your focus, enthusiasm and dedication towards your work during Term 1 - well done.

Thought for the Week

What do you get when you pour hot water down a rabbit hole?

Hot, Cross, Bunnies – Happy Easter!

Have a safe and relaxing Easter break and see you when Term 2 commences on Tuesday 17th April (following a Cur-

riculum Day on Monday 16th April). Our first assembly for Term 2 will be on Monday 24 April.

Craig Crouch

Principal

3

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

Sport News

Lost Property

We are at the end of term and there is still a huge amount of un-named uniforms, lunch boxes & drink bottles in lost property. Please pop in to the multi to see if any of these items belong to you. Un-named uniforms will be do-nated early next term to the uniform shop .

House Cross Country/Fun Run

Our Prep - 2 Fun Run and the Year 3 - 6 Cross Country will be held on Thursday 19 April from 9.00am - 10.45am. These events are a fundraiser and sponsor sheets have been sent home. This year we are aiming to pur-chase new house banners , your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to those parents who have offered to help. We still require more assistance for both events so if you are able to help at either of these please fill in the slip and return to school. Thank you.

Coles Sports for Schools

The Coles Sports for Schools program is ending soon. We can still accept vouchers until early term.2 so please keep

collecting them over the holidays.

Sally Freemantle

HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY/FUN RUN THURSDAY 19 APRIL

I am able to assist at the :

Fun Run (F-2) YES

Cross Country (Years 3-6) YES

Name :____________________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Name :______________________________________________________________Grade : __________

4

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

OSHC News

This week at O.S.H.C has been our busiest yet, with all kinds of craft and cooking projects, outside Easter egg hunts and funny bunny group games!

As I reflect on this term I could not have asked for a more wonderful start to the year, thank you Warrandyte Pri-mary!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Easter break!!!

Tara, Chris, Hayley, and Tori

Buildings and Grounds News

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of School Council, is responsible for the maintenance and beautification of

the school grounds. As part of this role, we have purchased 10 new 120 litre waste collection bins and are offering

the larger old bins for sale to the school community. They can be used as compost bins or for water collection for

example. If you are interested let Cherise know; we are asking for a small donation as payment. Thanks Cathie

Nillumbik Council Message

As part of Nillumbik Council’s ongoing commitment to road safety, we are undertaking a review of access to schools, preschools and child care centres from within Nillumbik Shire.

Our online feedback tool allows parents, children and staff to identify safety concerns when walking or riding to your facility, or anything that prevents them from walking or riding. We would also like feedback on current drop off and pick up zones and how safety can be improved at these locations.

We understand that your school is not located within our shire, however a number of your students travel from within Nillumbik to your school. We therefor request that you share the below link so that families that use your facility can provide feedback. This will enable Council to improve the safety for everyone accessing schools and cen-tres within Nillumbik.

https://participate.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/schoolsafety/

Feedback will be open until 27 April 2018. Once all feedback has been received Council officers will assess each of the concerns. A program of works will be prepared and considered for funding. Any concerns or recommendations received in locations where Council is not the responsible authority (i.e. VicRoads roads, within other municipali-ties, private property, etc) will be forwarded to the appropriate authority for their consideration.

If you would like to discuss anything further, please feel free to contact me on the number below, or if I am unavail-able you can call Council’s reception (9433 3111) and ask to speak with someone from Council’s traffic team.

Regards,

Jarrod Lawson | Project Engineer

5

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

2018 ICAS Participation Form

Please return this form with your payment, to school the week prior to the closing date.

Please register my child : ______________________________________________Grade : ___________________

to participate in the following 2018 ICAS assessments.

Important: Where less than three entries are made in a subject, additional charges will apply.

Students must sit on the official sitting date for each subject to be eligible for UNSW medals.

Name of Parent/Guardian : __________________________________________________Date : _________________

Payment may be made by cash, cheque or by filling out the Visa or Mastercard authority (below) and returning it to the School Office.

Please Charge My Account AMOUNT $____________________________________

Card No: ____________________________________________ Exp Date: ________________________CCV__________

Name: _____________________________________________Signature: ______________________________________

Subject/Paper ICAS Sitting Date Closing Date Participation Fee Total

Science Tue 29 May Tue 1 May $9.90

Science Tue 29 May Tue 1 May $9.90

Spelling Wed 13 June Tue 15 May $13.20

Writing Thur 14 June Wed 16 May $19.80

English Tue 31 July Mon 25 June $9.90

Mathematics Tue 14 Aug Mon 25 June $9.90

TOTAL

6

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

THE NEW 2018 | 2019 ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIPS ARE HERE!

Discover thousands of valuable 2-for-1 offers and up to 50% off for many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts,

attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and much more – choose the style of membership that suits you the best…

The traditional Entertainment™ Book Membership. The Entertainment™ Digital Membership for your smartphone!

The Melbourne Entertainment™ Memberships sell for just $70 and you’ll receive over $20,000 in valuable offers you can use until 1 June, 2019.

Get your Entertainment Membership NOW and help Warrandyte Primary School raise much needed funds

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1n80286

Our books have arrived, drop into the office to purchase one.

7

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

Children’s Drawing

Julie Harmsworth (registered teacher and practising artist) creates the perfect setting for artistic development. Using different mediums, learn the foundation techniques that underpin all art. BYO Sketch book.

Starts Monday 23 April, 4-5.30pm, 9 weeks. Cost : EB $145/Full $154.

Nature Playgroup

A facilitated playgroup where children and their carers experience a weekly adventure in the beautiful natural sur-rounds of Warrandyte. Best for ages 2-5 years, with younger siblings welcome (free). Children must be accompanied by adult. Two groups, Mondays & Fridays.

Starts Monday 23 April & Friday 27 April, 10.30-12pm, 9 weeks (no class 8/6). Cost EB $81/Full $108.

Rebuild : Exercise for the Pelvic Floor & Abdominals

Rebuilding the body from the inside out. Learn how to exercise to protect your pelvic floor and strengthen your ab-dominals

Warrandyte Tennis Club State & National Award Winning Coaching Program

Holiday Tennis Programs

Tues April 3 and/or Wed April 4 10am to 2pm (lunch included)

Ages 5 to 15

$35

All new participants get FREE T-Shirt

For information or bookings: The Tennis Guru

0488 722 538 info@thetennisguru.com.au

8

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

9

Creativity Achievement Respect Encouragement

LIONS PARK Masterplan

Manningham is upgrading the Lions Park area of the Warrandyte River Reserve.

We are working with the Warrandyte Community to preserve its natural environment and enhance the park’s recre-ational opportunities.

Share your ideas for the area with us!

What areas would you use most?

Open space, play areas, picnic areas, places to enjoy river views, pathways or car parking.

What features would you like to see?

River views, exercise equipment, tables and seating, bbqs, drinking fountain, shade and shelter, art, trees and gar-dens or heritage references.

How can I have my say?

Online yoursaymanningham.com.au/lions-park

Email csadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au

Post Landscape and Leisure Manningham Council PO Box 1, Doncaster VIC 3108