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YWPS Newsletter

Greetings From the PrincipalThis week we had a wonderful assembly with a special focus on student effort and achievement. All of our children have made leaps and bounds in their learning across the year – not just academically, but also socially and emotionally – and a big group of children were acknowledged for their particular efforts in sport, reading, maths, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.In a nutshell: there have been a number of teams competing in the next level for sport, including football, cricket and tennis. We had over 100 children reading 100s of books as part of the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Almost 100 children participated in the Australian Maths Competition, with two gaining high distinctions. Our Tournament Of Minds group were recognized for their participation in the international final, our Solar Boats crew shared their experiences and their boats that they created and sailed, AND our filmmakers celebrated a win at the Atom Awards, and are also finalists at the ACMI Screen It competition. Wow!What a determined and committed group of children! Many, many thanks to the teachers and parents involved in supporting these activities, from listening to children read, transporting and supervising kids at events, and helping to build resilience when things don’t quite turn out the way you might have hoped they would.

“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.”

Gever Tulley

Some keeping safe practicesI know that dropping off and picking up children by car means our little streets are very busy around the school. Please be mindful of the parking signs and restrictions, particularly for our residents who need clear access to their driveways. Please resist the urge to double park or hover in Powell Street at pick up time – it stops the safe flow of traffic from happening, and could result in a collision.

Transition to PrepOur Transition Program for our 2020 preps and parents has almost ended – we had our last session yesterday for our 120+ children and their parents. It was really lovely to see our new children and meet many of our new (and old!) parents. Our final get together will be the 2020 Prep Picnic on November 27th.

Mobile Phone PolicyYou may already be aware that the Victorian government announced a new mobile phone policy that will require students to switch their phones off and securely store them away during the school day. The

Important Dates14th Nov • Prep Night of Fun (5.30-7pm)

18th-20th Nov • 3/4 Camp - Grp 121st Nov • Gr 1 Night of Fun (5.30-7.30pm)

20th-22nd Nov • 3/4 Camp - Grp 226th Nov • School Council - 6pm

27th Nov • 2020 Preps Family Picnic (5.30-7pm)11th Dec • School Concert (6-8.45pm)

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new mobile phone policy comes into effect from Term 1, 2020. We already have this practice at YWPS – students must store their phones in their bags or can have their teacher store them in a locked area during the school day. The school is currently working on our own mobile phone policy that will implement the Government’s announcement in a way that reflects the needs of our own community.We know that access to a mobile phone by children is important to many of our families in providing a sense of safety for their child while travelling to and from school, and for confirming or changing after school arrangements. Additional information regarding the policy is available on the Department of Education and Training website https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/going-to-school/Pages/Mobile-phones-in-schools.aspx Warm regards,Karen

Camp NewsThe students are very excited about camp with under a week to go before we depart. Students are busy completing pre-camp activities in their camp booklet. We will be thinking about the skills we would like to develop on camp such as feeling good about ourselves, being a good friend, having a go at activities, overcoming fears…etc. Take time to talk with your child to help them think and decide on the things that they might like to achieve on camp. An information sheet and packing list has been sent home. If you have any questions, please speak to Simone or your classroom teacher.

Congratulations to our Camp Cover Page Competition winners!

Camp 1 Winners

Camp 2 Winners

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Concert NewsThe Concert is on Wednesday December 11th beginning at 6:00pm but we ask all students to meet with their teachers in their classrooms at 5:30pm.Concert Envelopes were sent home on today. Please order and pay for your Family Concert Pass as soon as possible. It includes admission, a program and a USB card with the video files of all the acts.Adults are asked to bring a deck chair and children will require a cushion and water bottle.We ask that parents do not bring in their chairs until the end of the school day. Chairs will be removed if they are in the way.Barbecue and drinks will be on sale from 4:45pm.As this is a children’s concert, we would prefer families to help us make this an alcohol free event.

Music ProgramExpression of interest in Music Program instrumental tuition for 2020

Needs to be completed this week! Deadline end of this week, Sunday November 17th

Dear parents and students, there will be some changes to the way the music program operates in 2020. To enable the school management to plan for next year we’d like you to complete this form. It will give us an idea of the number of students interested to participate next year. We cannot guarantee a place at this stage.

There will be a second round of registrations as soon as a decision has been taken about what exact structure the program will take next year.

Please note your child will have to be in grade 2 or higher next year in order to participate.

Tuition will be available for keyboard/piano, guitar, ukelele, voice (singing), recorder, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet. At this stage you don’t have to choose an instrument yet.

Click on link below to register your interest.

http://mdiart.com/yarrawestmusic/enrol/

You can find out more information about the program on our website

www.yarrawestmusic.mdiart.com

What is Motor Neuron Disease?Motor neurone disease (MND) is the name given to a group of diseases in which the nerve cells - neurones - controlling the muscles that enable us to move, speak, breathe and swallow; undergo degeneration and die.This Sunday, 17th of November, Grace from 3/4 Christina and her family are doing the Walk to D'Feet MND fundraiser in honour of Grace's Grandfather Stevo Daskalovski, who sadly lost his brave fight against Motor Neuron Disease in September. A short 5 months after diagnosis.Grace’s Grandfather had a form called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALF legend, Neale Daniher and Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking are a couple of famous people who have or had the disease.Below is Grace's fundraising page and she would appreciate any help from her school to reach her goal.

https://www.mndwalk.org.au/my-fundraising/434/grace-petrevski

Currently there is NO cure. All donations go towards research and care, medical equipment to help those living with MND.

Kind Regards - Grace and her family

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Buy your family pass for $25. This price includes a digital recording of the concert.

Payment can be made via your family BPay account or by EFT at the school office.

Ticket sales close Friday, 6 December.

END OF YEAR CONCERT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

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Australian Maths Competition In term 3, 92 students from Years 3 to 6 participated in the Australian Maths Competition. The competition aims to highlight the importance of mathematics as a curriculum subject and to give students an opportunity to discover their talent in mathematics. Students are asked to solve 30 problems in 60 minutes. The problems get progressively more difficult until the end, when they becoming extremely challenging.

This year YWPS achieved some amazing results and I would like to acknowledge the achievement of these students. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded a Credit certificate: Harry 3/4E Malakai 3/4F Harley 3/4C Lola 3/4R Hunter 3/4J Flynn 3/4J Indie 3/4C Isabelle 3/4C Jasper 3/4J Minh 3/4S Eloise 3/4J Daniel 3/4G Myles 5/6A Sam 5/6C Harry 5/6M Fletcher 5/6E Harry 5/6E Ryan 5/6S Lola 5/6N Toby 5/6E Sophie 5/6P Arnav 5/P Sinh 5/6C Milena 5/6P Isabel 5/6T Ezra 5/M Hunter 5/6M Harvey 5/6E Ella 5/6P Finley 5/6S Ethan 5/6M

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded a Distinction certificate: Oscar 3/4E Henry 3/4G Eric 3/4G Ryan 3/4B Gus 3/4M Bill 3/4M Owen 3/4C Jacob 3/4J Lennon 3/4G Che 3/4J Frances 3/4D Isaac 3/4E Sophie 3/4L Ned 3/4G Jordan 3/4D Finn 3/4R Soren 3/4E Mick 3/4F Ryland 3/4J Jayden 3/4M Maddox 3/4B Tom 3/4F Leila 3/4E Audrey 3/4G Emilia 3/4L Sienna 5/6M Richard 5/6P Ada 5/6A Henry 5/6P Barnaby 5/6S Georgia 5/6P Crystal 5/6G Jesse 5/6E James 5/6C Jemima 5/6T Eamonn 5/6C Lenny 5/6M Miro 5/6E Finlay 5/6A Sam 5/6E Riley 5/6P Meredith 5/6S Emi 5/6A Lara 5/6M Yaxin 5/6G A very special congratulations goes out to the following students who were awarded a High Distinction.

Well done Harris who scored within the top 3% of his year level throughout Australia

Well done Aaron who scored within the top 2% of his year level throughout Australia

I am extremely proud of all the students that participated. What a fantastic result!

Thanks, Marisa Numeracy Coach

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Yarraville West Primary School would like to thank the local businesses who are sponsoring our Concert raffle

and door prizes this year. Stay posted – more to be announced!

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