Issue 39 Newsletter 17 December 2015

Issue 39 Thursday 17 December, 2015
Parkhill Academic Award Winners:
Each year, we recognize and acknowledge the achievements of students who excel in all areas of the curriculum. This week we acknowledged our Academic Award winners. We are proud that these achievements encompass so many fields of learning and endeavour. Congratulations to the following students
who were presented with their awards this week:
ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT
PREP
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Milan
Ava
James
Jenny
Liam
Tulia
Morrin
Macleish
Zhang
Gregory
Nathan
Ivan
Evan
Ashleigh
Qing
Martin
Thea
Zhang
Liu
Baker
Zhu
Grozev
Gemma
Millie
Flynn
Noah
Jack
Edwards
King
Bittner
Cregan
Christie
AWARDS
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
HUMANITIES
CHINESE
VISUAL ARTS
Caleb
Thian-De
Wind
Indra
Emma
Kusumah -
Curtis
Kasim
Ian
Macgibbon
-Parker
Caitlin
Apidopoulos
Penny
Ruby
Rashi
Alexander
William
John
Ella
Ryan
Ditton
Bhardwaj
Butler
Roache
Vayenas
Burnett
Sophia
Lazar
Thomas
Naacer
Jonathan
Mikayla
Courtney
Begbie
Arapovic
Ryan
Samad
Moffitt
Jevric
Tulia
Georgia
Isaac
Isa
Anik
Ashley
Kontoulis
Amos
Sek
Proeung
Wicken
Aurelia
Jasmyne
Thian-De
Brooks
Wind
PERFORMING
Dylan
Wei
Tessa
Lilli
Tayah
Elaina
Raven
ARTS
Murphy
Chang
Robertson
Greaves
McInnes
Macleish
Old
Lily
Zachary
PHYSICAL
Lachlan
Jimmy
Nicholas
Max
Isabella
EDUCATION
Smith
Dvorak
O’Meara
D’Arcy
Ditton
SCHOOL
Sherry
Ella
William
Harmony
Eva
VALUES
Zhou
Minniece
King
Old
Peraic
ACADEMIC
PREP
Grades 1 & 2
ENDEAVOUR
Toby Robertson
Fiona Yong
AWARDS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
Aitken
Patterson
Grades 3 & 4
Greer
Dominika
Van
Tarasova
Rooyen
Grades 5 & 6
Aurelia Thian-De
Wind
Year 6 CITIZENSHIP AWARD NOMINEES’
Pria Thomas
Amrith Suaris—Top 10, Regional Athletics, 200m.
Caitlin Apidopoulos, Emma Curtis
Courtney Tulia—Top 10 Regional Athletics, Shot Put.
Jack Thomas, Ben Poliness,
Amelia Croxford—School Sports Victoria Academic and
Jade Lee, Jessica Harding
Sporting Achievement.
Indra Kusumah-Kasim—UNIVERSITY OF NSW HIGH
DISTINCTION in ENGLISH.
2015 CITIZENSHIP WINNERS’
Emma Curtis & Jessica Harding
2016 Student Leadership Positions:
Also this week we announced our 2016 Student Leaders. All Year Five students have had the opportunity
to write and present a speech to their peers and teachers to express the qualities and skills they possess
which would allow them to be successful student leaders. I was amazed at how well they all did and I
look forward to working with all our Year 6 students in 2016. After this process, I am pleased to announce that our School Leaders for 2016 are:
SCHOOL CAPTAIN
SCHOOL CAPTAIN
Qing Zhu
DEPUTY SCHOOL CAPTAIN
Elaina Macleish
DEPUTY SCHOOL CAPTAIN
Marvin Elliott
HOUSE CAPTAINS:
Greer Van Rooyen
HOUSE VICE CAPTAINS
GOULBURN
GOULBURN
Aurelia Thian-De Wind
Lily Patterson
Marcus Ditton
HOUSE CAPTAINS
Ian MacGibbon - Parker
HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS
LATROBE
LATROBE
Elsa Walsh
Nina Walsh
Yousef Samad
HOUSE CAPTAINS
James Reid
HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS
MURRAY
MURRAY
Charlotte Norton
Daniel Butler
Jacob Pargeter
HOUSE CAPTAINS
Theodore Milonas
HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS
YARRA
Elizabeth Tziafas
YARRA
John Vayenas
Chloe McKnight
ARTS CAPTAINS
Jake Murphy
SPORTS CAPTAINS
Simran Sandhu
Charlotte Hall
Gabbie Li
SRC PRESIDENTS
Mitchell Wain
SPORTS VICE - CAPTAIN
Darcy Morrin
Norma-Jean Schmutz
Finn Carroll
James Lee
TECH TEAM
YEAR 6 LEADERS
Hutheyfa Birik, Bowen Chen, Daniel Curnow,
Mikayla Jevric, Jamie Krivitsky,
Wijaya Kusumah-Kasim, William Leeuwenburg,
Leo Li, Keifer Lo, Novia Ma, Zein Mesleh,
Harry Norris, Lucas Patterson, Cameron Reeve,
Nikita Rogers, Ilias Skevakis, Jesse Shirley,
Auson Tseng, Loni Vea, Matthew Watson-Dickie.
Indra Kusumah-Kasim
Luka Perovic
Jai Postma
Oliver Broadbent
Oliver Holgate
Final Assembly:
On Friday 18 December we will be holding our ‘end of year’ assembly where we say farewell to our Year
Six students. Parents are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Assembly will be held from 1.05pm – 1.25pm. Students will then return to their classrooms. Students will
be dismissed from their classrooms at 1.30pm.
OshClub will operate from 1.30pm on this day.
TERM 1 STAFF COMMENCEMENT ARRANGEMENTS AND DATES
Please note the following dates in Term 1, 2016:
Staff return to work (officially) on Wednesday, 27 January for one day of professional learning.
Thursday, January 28: All students from Foundation – Grade 6 commence school on this day.
Foundation students finish at 1pm on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January.
Foundation Students in 2016
The following arrangements are in place for all 2016 Foundation students.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Term 1- Foundation children begin school at 9:00am
and finish at 3:30pm.
Foundation students do not attend school on Wednesdays in Term 1 except for their rostered assessment. Times to be advised by the Foundation teachers.
2016 Parent Information Evening: Wednesday 3 February
Please note the date of our Parent Information Evenings on Wednesday 3 February where all parents will
have the opportunity to attend an information session run by the classroom teachers. This is an ideal opportunity to meet your 2016 class teacher, hear about important details about how the Year Level will
operate and learn about the expectations of our staff in 2016. All parents will receive their Year Level Information Booklet on this evening and have the opportunity to ask questions concerning the year
ahead. I strongly encourage all parents to attend this important evening.
Return to School 2016:
If you will still be on holiday when school commences in 2016 on Thursday, January 28 would you please
Tiqbiz a note or write a letter to this effect and send it to the office for our records.
Should your arrangements for 2016 alter over the holiday period or you know of a family moving into
the area, please provide them with my contact details so we can adjust our numbers accordingly. You
can contact me at [email protected] or on 0439 39 45 41 at any time over the holiday period.
Mrs Brady and I would like to thank all of the staff, students and community members who have worked
together in 2015 to make our school a place of which we are extremely proud. We wish all families who
celebrate the occasion, a wonderful Christmas, and the entire community, a safe and happy holiday season. We look forward to seeing you all in 2016. Take care and best wishes! Should you need to speak
with me over the Christmas - New Year holiday period please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0439 39 45
41 or on email: [email protected]. I might be on the beach at Lorne, but I will be
happy to speak to you!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Mrs Elaine Brady & Mr Rod McKinlay
2015
Friday
18 December
2016
Uniform
Calendar of
Curriculum events
Last day of Term
1.30pm Finish.
Free Dress with Gold Coin Donation
Students return to school on
Thursday 28 January
Wednesday 27 January
9.00am—11.00am
Uniform Donations!
Year 6 students leaving at the end of the
year often have Parkhill uniform items
that families are happy to donate. I have
placed a box at the front of the office for
donations to be dropped into.
These may include jackets, shorts, pants,
dresses, long and short sleeve polo shirts,
shoes and school bags.
Thanks in advance.
Mazz Higlett
Birthdays
2015
December
Omar
Reeve
Caitlin
PR
Anabel
PN
Hannah,
Penny, Jack
Victor
Bob
Student of the
Week & Awards
Benjamin
PT
Class
Novia
1B
Class
Adam
1M
Class
Melika
2M
Lloyd
2S
Class
Nikita
3H
Class
Oliver
3D
Class
4B
Rupesh, Bob,
Noah C
Rashi
Rudraksh
Sherry
Tanishq
Ashley
Ashleigh,
Toby
Thibo
Liam
Isabella
Alexandra
4D
Ala, Patrice
Joshua
Theia
Aidan
Yousef
Hannah, Ryan,
56G
Class
56S
Class
56M
Joshua, Martin,
Gabbie
Jacob
Shannyn
Robbie,
Campbell
Nikaylah,
Vivaan
Emma
Indi
Robbie
Daniel
Nikaylah
Care
Willow
AGENT BRICKS
BARLYN ROAD MOUNT WAVERLEY
WHEN MAKING PURCHASES PLEASE STATE
PARKHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Stevan
Honesty
Abbey
Jake
Stephanie
Unity
Mazz
Respect
A PERCENTAGE WILL GO TO PARKHILL FOR US
TO USE WHERE NEEDED.
Persistence
A HUGE thank
you to all PFA
helper’s
throughout
2015.
You give so
much of your
time and it is
most certainly
appreciated.
FOOTBALL COACHING
HOLIDAY CAMPS
Football Star Academy is running football coaching holiday camps in the
local area during the January school holidays.
Come and join the fun, learn new skills, play games and meet new friends!
Camps will be held at Solway Primary School, Winton Road, Ashburton on
the following dates:
Camp 1: Wednesday 6th January to Friday 8th January
Camp 2: Monday 18th January to Tuesday 19th January
Full Day and Half Day options are available.
Please visit www.footballstaracademy.com.au for more information.
To book on the website, select:
- Courses
- Holiday Camps
- January Holiday Camps
- Select your preferred option under the Ashburton section
Should you have any questions, please contact Tim Rickman at Football
Star Academy via:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0417 953349
Dough Raiser News
The festive season is here, so why not come and try some of our delicious
Fruit Mince Tarts or Lemon Tarts!
"---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get a FREE Traditional Loaf
When you buy a 6-pack of Fruit Mince Tarts or Lemon Tarts
Please write your School/Group name
_________________________
Offer valid until 18th December 2015. Subject to availability. Offer per person, per day. Not
redeemable for cash or with any other offer. Must surrender voucher upon redemption. Traditional
loaf refers to your choice of White, Wholemeal, Wholemeal Country Grain Loaves only.
Bakers Delight
Ashburton
178 High St, Ashburton
T 03 9885 2553
Bakers Delight
Chadstone
Chadstone Shopping
Centre
T 03 9568 7339
Bakers Delight
Oakleigh
Centro Oakleigh
T 03 9568 5553
Bakers Delight
Oakleigh Links
The Links
T 03 9563 7564
COMMENCING A TRIAL WITH PARKHILL PRIMARY TERM 4, 2015!
LUNCH ORDERS AVAILABLE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAYS
ORDER ONLINE UP UNTIL 8.30am ON THE DAY THE LUNCH IS REQUIRED!
A Two Course Lunch is $7.95 and a Three Course Lunch is $9.65
LUNCH ITEM ONE
LUNCH ITEM TWO
Greek Style Salad with Feta and
Fresh Fruit Combo
Olives (GF)
Freshly chopped Orange Segments
Brown Rice & Mixed Bean Salad
Freshly chopped Strawberries with
(GF)
Red Grapes
Pic(k)nic Box – Vegetarian (GF)
Apple with Lemon Juice, Brown SugPic(k)nic Box with Ham (GF)
ar & Cinnamon
Sushi - Teriyaki Chicken Hand Rolls Chopped Carrot, Cucumber, Red &
Yellow Capsicum
(2)
Lightly Steamed Corn Wheels &
Sushi - Cooked Tuna Hand Rolls (2)
Broccoli pieces
Sushi - Avocado Hand Rolls (2)
Sushi - Cucumber Hand Rolls (2)
Sushi – Vegetarian Hand Rolls (2)
Cheese and Bacon Roll
Cheese and Vegemite Scroll
Supreme Pizza Roll
Topped with Only Cheese Roll
Margherita Pita Pizza
Ham and Pineapple Pita Pizza
Fresh Tomato and Italian Herb Pita Pizza
Spinach & Feta Pita Pizza
Ham, Cheese and Tomato Sandwich
Turkey, Cranberry, Lettuce and
Cheese Sandwich
Ham and Cheese Roll
Gluten Free Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Simple Salad Roll
Vegemite Sandwich
Mild Salami and Salad Roll
Beetroot and Salad Roll
Roast Beef, Fruit Chutney, Cheese
and Lettuce Roll
Cheese and Salad Roll
Wholegrain Cheese and Tomato
Sandwich
Rice Paper Rolls - Teriyaki Chicken
(2)
Rice Paper Rolls - Vegetarian (2)
LUNCH ITEM THREE/
Extra Juicy Apple Juice
Extra Juicy Orange Juice
Nippy’s Chocolate Milk
Cobs Popcorn, Lightly Salted
Cobs Popcorn, Slightly Sweet,
Lightly Salted
Fresh Fruit Combo
Whole Banana with Chocolate
Dipping Sauce
Cherry Tomatoes with Tasty Cheese
Apple with Lemon Juice, Brown
& Rice Crackers
Sugar & Cinnamon
Cranberry Freedom Foods Bar (GF)
Choc Chip Cookie
Chopped Carrot, Cucumber,
Whole Banana with Chocolate
Red & Yellow Capsicum
Dipping Sauce
Lightly Steamed Corn Wheels
Iced Chocolate Cake
& Broccoli pieces
White Choc & Sultana Cookie
Cherry Tomatoes with Tasty
Hedgehog Slice
Cheese & Rice Crackers
Fruit Bun
Cranberry Freedom Foods Bar
Cup Cake
(GF)
Blueberry Muffin
Blueberry Muffin
Apple & Cinnamon Cake
Fruit Bun
Finger Bun with Sprinkles
Apple & Cinnamon Cake
Evia Yoghurt with Raspberry Coulis
Choc Chip Cookie
Evia Yoghurt with Blueberry Coulis
Cup Cake
Iced Chocolate Cake
Evia Yoghurt with Mango Coulis
Hedgehog Slice
Tzatziki dip with Rice Crackers
Lamington
Avocado dip with Rice Crackers
White Choc & Sultana Cookie
Spring Onion dip with Rice Crackers
Finger Bun with Sprinkles
Gluten Free – Munchy Apple & CinEvia Yoghurt with Raspberry
namon Clusters
Coulis
Extra Juicy Apple Juice
Evia Yoghurt with Blueberry
Coulis
Extra Juicy Orange Juice
Evia Yoghurt with Mango CouNippy’s Chocolate Milk
lis
Evia Yoghurt with NO Coulis
Cobs Popcorn, Lightly Salted
Cobs Popcorn Slightly Sweet, Lightly Tzatziki dip with Rice Crackers
Salted
Avocado dip with Rice Crackers
Spring Onion dip with Rice
Crackers
Sample Menu
Gluten Free – Munchy Apple &
Cinnamon Clusters