Newsletter February 10th - Moonee Ponds Primary School

NEWSLETTER
87 Wilson Street
From the Principal…..
Moonee Ponds 3039
[email protected]
www.mpp.vic.edu.au
Out of Hours School Care:
0459 988 001
www.childrensservices.ymca.org.au
2016 Term Dates:
Term 1:
Term 2:
Term 3:
Term 4:
FEBRUARY 10th, 2016
Jan 28th-March 24th
April 11th-June 24th
July 11th-September 18th
Oct. 3rd-Dec. 20th
Our first full week of school provided some interesting challenges for
our school community with a large food (packed salad) recall due to
salmonella and the well published school hoax phone calls. Information on salmonella is available on the Department of Health and
Human Services' Better Health Channel (https://
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/
gastroenteritis-salmonellosis ). While our school wasn’t affected by the
phone call hoax it was an opportunity to ensure that we have all our
emergency procedures in place in case of emergency. We practise
all the different evacuation and lock down procedures every year
with staff and students to ensure we are prepared for an emergency.
One area that we can get better at is communicating to parents
when an emergency occurs and this is done through the school app
and contacting parents via phone. I urge all families to download the
school application from your relevant application store to ensure you
remain informed (especially in an emergency).
Dates to Note:
Feb 11: Foundation Info Night—6pm
Feb. 15: Curriculum Day—No students
Feb. 17: Yr. 1-6 Information Night
Feb. 23: Parent/Teacher Interviews
Mar. 20th—School Fair (Sunday)
July 25 to August 5th—Intensive
Swimming Program (F to Year 4)
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Information Nights (all year levels)
The Foundation (Prep) Information night (starting at 6pm) will be held
tomorrow night along with our ‘Welcome to new families supper’ at
7pm. We look forward to meeting all the new families to MPPS.
We will also hold an information evening for years 1- 6 the following
week on Wednesday 17th February.
6pm: Year 5/ 6- Library
6.30pm: Year 3/ 4 – Room 6 & 8
7pm: Year 1/ 2- Library
During these sessions teachers will be presenting information on
classroom structures & processes, curriculum, homework and other
important information. We encourage parents to attend to ensure
everyone has a clear understanding of the year ahead.
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Newsletter
How to access the school newsletter:
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Swimming Sports
Our 2016 school swimming sports carnival for year 1-6 students was held today. All results and
information regarding the day will be included in next week’s newsletter. All the students looked to
be having lots of fun participating in the events and spending the day at the pool.
Parent Teacher Exchange
Our parent teacher exchange will be held on Tuesday 23rd February. Information regarding this will
be sent home this Friday. Please make sure you read the note as parent teacher interview times
will be made through www.schoolinterviews.com.au . The note will have all the information for you
to log on and book times with teachers. Anyone without internet access will be able to come into
school to complete the booking or leave a note indicating a time for the teacher. Please note:
that with the last option we cannot guarantee your exact time request will be accommodated.
This 10 minute session is the best opportunity for you to inform your child’s teacher about their
learning style, strengths or weaknesses and a great opportunity to meet the teacher and discuss
the year ahead.
A couple of reminders again
A reminder for everyone that school starts at 9am and finishes at 3.20pm. Parents please ensure
your child arrives at school before 9am to maximise the beginning of the school day; this is when
the day of learning is outlined and activities begin. Students can often become anxious if they are
late, even on one occasion, as entering the classroom when the students and teachers have
begun the day can be difficult and often interrupts the learning of others. We have a yard duty
teacher on duty from 8.45am before school and from 3.20- 3.35pm in the afternoon.
Again this year the teachers will be in classrooms from 8.50am if parents and/or students need to
quickly clarify or discuss their child’s learning. I encourage parents to take this opportunity in the
classrooms. This will ensure that traffic in and around the staffroom/office area is minimised and
provides a window of opportunity for parents to see teachers. For longer discussions, teachers may
recommend an appointment to discuss your child’s learning at another more suitable time. Please
note that when the music plays/bell rings staff are required to begin teaching.
Family Handbook
The 2016 Family Handbook is now available for all parents on the parent download section of the
website (http://www.mpp.vic.edu.au/our-school/community/ , remember the password is: mpps).
This document has everything from term dates, to policies and programs, Parents Association,
Code of Conduct, and other important information. I encourage you to please check it out.
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Sun Smart
With the hot weather nearly upon us it is important for us all to be wary of the sun and the UV
rays. All students must wear hats during break times up until the end of April. We have a school
sun smart policy which can be found at http://www.mpp.vic.edu.au/wp-content/
uploads/2013/05/MPPS-Sun-Smart-policy-2013.pdf
School Council
The first school council meeting of 2016 will be held on Wednesday 24th February. This is also the
final meeting for our school council year (Mar- Feb). I would like to take this opportunity to thank
the current council for their tireless work over the past year. All council members give up their time,
to work as a cohesive group to improve the school for all our students and families. Much of this
work goes unnoticed during the after school hours. On behalf of the whole school community I
thank you!
The new council will be welcomed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for
Wednesday 24th March 2016. All council members stand for a two year period and then need to
re-nominate to be eligible for another two year period if they intend to continue on school
council. This means we have a nomination process and possible election to conduct over the next
few weeks.
There are four parent and two teacher (DET employee) vacancies that have occurred due to two
year tenure periods finishing.
Council Elections
Message from the President
"I'd like to welcome everyone back to the 2016 school year and also welcome our new
students, parents, carers and teachers. There are many ways to be involved in your child's
education be it volunteering with reading in class, being active in the Parents Association (PA) or
becoming involved in school council. Each year members of council retire and new members are
elected so there is always an opportunity to become involved. I'd encourage you to read the
information below and think about nominating for school council as it is a rewarding experience."
On a personal note I have been on school council for the last six years, five as President, so it’s
time for me to step aside and encourage other parents to become involved in school council.
I’d like to thank everyone that has been a part of school council for making it such a functional
group where people have been able to provide their valuable input into the decision making
process.
I would also like to thank everyone that volunteers their time to the school which includes the
Parents Association that has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars (yes it is that much and
that’s just in the six years that I have been aware of the good work they do) through fundraising,
it’s a credit to everyone involved and the school environment has significantly improved due to
their substantial contribution.
I look forward to my family’s last year at Moonee Ponds Primary and will miss working bees, end of
year picnics, art shows, performing art concerts, fetes and council meetings. You make a new set
of friends during this time in your kids life so get involved and become part of the school
community”.
Cheers,
Sean Byrne (father of Sasha Yr. 6)
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It is now time to begin the process for filling positions on School Council for 2016. Included below
is information regarding:
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The role of council
2016 MPPS School Council vacancies
Elections
What is School council and what does it do?
All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies
that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within state-wide guidelines. In doing
this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school
provides for its students.
What is the function of school council?
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Establish the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community
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Participate in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
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Develop, review and update school policies
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Develop, review and monitor the Student Engagement Policy and the School Dress Code
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Raise funds for school-related purposes
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Approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure
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Maintain the school’s grounds and facilities
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Enter into contracts (e.g. cleaning, construction work)
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Report annually to the school community and to DET
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Generally stimulate interest in the school in the wider community
Who is on the school council?
For most school councils, there are three possible categories of membership:
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A mandated elected Parent category – more than one-third of the total members must be
from this category. Department of Education and Training (DET) employees can be Parent
members at their child’s school as long as they are not engaged in work at the school.
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A mandated elected DET employee category – members of this category may make up no
more than one-third of the total membership of school council. The principal of the school is
automatically one of these members.
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An optional Community member category – members are co-opted by a decision of the
council because of their special skills, interests or experiences. DET employees are not eligible
to be Community members.
Generally, the term of office for all members is two years. The term of office of half the members
expires each year, creating vacancies for the annual school council elections.
Why is Parent membership so important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help
shape the direction of the school.
Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and
may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.
How can you become involved?
The most obvious way is to vote in the elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However,
ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant.
In view of this, you might seriously consider
standing for election as a member of the school council
encouraging another person to stand for election.
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Do I need special experience to be on school council?
No. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with
others to help shape the school’s future.
Council will meet a minimum of eight times a year, once of the month in the evening from 7.009.00 pm. In the past this has been the third Wednesday of each month, however this may change.
Councillors are expected also to sit on one of the following committees:
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Finance
Education
Facilities
Out of Hours School Care (OHSC)
The Finance, Education and Facilities sub committees have a monthly meeting schedule (if
necessary) and the OHSC is scheduled for one meeting per term.
Further information about School Councils can be found at:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/management/Pages/schoolcouncil.aspx
2016 MPPS School Council vacancies
This year council has the following vacancies:
Parent Members:
4 vacancies for a two year term
DET members:
2 vacancies for a two year term
Two Parents Association Community members also sit on School Council, these positions will be
finalised at the Parents Association Annual General Meeting on Thursday 10th March. These are
classed as ‘Community’ positions. More information regarding membership and leadership
positions for our school Parents Association is included in the following pages of this newsletter.
Council is calling for nominations to fill the vacancies listed above.
The election timeline/process:
10th Feb: Nominations open
17th Feb: Nominations close
If an election is required:
24th Feb: Ballot will be declared
3rd Mar: Voting will close at 4 p.m.
9th Mar: Election results published in newsletter
25th Mar: New Council attends the Annual General Meeting
Nominations for election to the MPPS School Council are officially
called today - 10th February 2016 and will close on
Wednesday 17th February 4pm.
Nomination forms will be available at the front office.
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General School Information
Dropping off and picking up
Please Note: Students may not be in the school grounds before 8:45am or after 3:35pm unless they
are attending Before or After School Care. Any students in the yard beyond these times MUST be
supervised by their parents. Developing resilience and independence supports student learning. To
assist in this we ask parents to ensure that their child carry their own bags to and from the
classroom. Students beyond prep should take their own bags to the bag rack or locker provided
before school and be lined up at the designated places on the bell.
Absences
As attendance is compulsory, each absence must be accounted for by a phone call or note,
signed by the parents, addressed to the home group teacher and sent on the first school day
following the absence. For the benefit of academic and social development we encourage
minimal absences. Please notify the school if your child is going to be absent.
Early Leave
Prep to Year 6 Students are expected to attend for the full day unless permission to leave early is
requested. A “Permission to Leave Early Form” must be filled in at the General Office and taken to
the class teacher. This is a safety precaution for your child/ren.
Late Arrival
Please ensure the teacher knows if students are late. The roll is marked electronically by the
teachers each day, therefore the office doesn’t need to be notified.
Bikes
Students may ride bikes and scooters only to school. A bike shed is provided and locked from 9.00
– 3.20 pm each day. Rollerblades and skateboards are not permitted. Bikes and scooters must not
be ridden in the school or on pedestrian crossings to ensure safety. Riding bikes/scooters in the
school yard before and after school is not permitted for safety reasons. Insurance of bikes and
scooters is the responsibility of parents. We strongly encourage insurance in the light of a number
of schools reporting thefts. Helmets are compulsory by law of the State of Victoria. Children will not
be permitted to ride bikes if they do not have helmets.
Money and other Valuables
Please encourage your children to leave treasured possessions at home. Teachers may look after
money if requested but are not responsible for valuables which students bring to school.
Care of Others Personal Belongings
Students who damage or take others property or belongings will be required to repair or replace
the damaged or lost article. Personal property is often brought to school by students, staff and
visitors. This can include mobile phones, electronic games, calculators, toys, sporting equipment
and cars parked on school premises. The Department does not hold insurance for personal
property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such
property.
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PARENT’S ASSOCIATION
MOONEE PONDS PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT’S ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY, 10th MARCH, 2016 – 7.00 PM
TO BE HELD IN THE SPORTS AND PERFORMANCE CENTRE
ALL WELCOME
The Parents Association consists solely of parents from the school. Its members work in
partnership with the school leadership team, staff and school council to help build a
strong relationship between the families and the school. The PA undertakes numerous
social and fundraising events during the year and relies on the generosity of all families to
make these happen. Funds raised are used for the educational and recreational needs as
identified on a year-to-year basis. All positions are declared vacant at the Annual General
Meeting and shall be open to any financial members of the Association.
President: Co-ordinates, delegates, is the representative of the group at various functions,
has experience in the school, chairs meetings, lets other opinions be heard, ready point of
reference for all parents, to be accessible, to liaise with Principal and School Council
President.
Vice President: Supports the President, steps into Chair meetings as needed. Organises
guest speakers etc, ensures room availability for each meeting, and also records
information regarding meetings, after minutes have been distributed. Maintains the
database of volunteers.
Treasurer: Receives and receipts all money. Reconciles bank statements to income and
expenditure each month, has a written report at all monthly meetings, ensures auditing is
carried out, seeks approval for all expenditure at meetings, organises floats for activities
run by the association, with an assistant counts and records all money from activities.
Secretary: Receives and records all incoming mail, writes and records all outgoing mail. In
consultation with President writes agenda for meetings and distributes to all members one
week before the meeting.
Records into the minute book all information that transpires from meetings. Types and
distributes min-utes to all members within 2 weeks of meeting. Keeps records of action
points. Advertises the AGM as necessary and ensures all information is forwarded to the
Department and School Principal in relation to the Annual General Meeting.
Maintain a register of financial members and their addresses, and provides an attendance
book for members to sign at each meeting.
Representative on School Council: School Council invites the Parent Association to
nominate a member to fill a position on the School Council. The Parents Association shall
elect a member, other than an employee of the Department of Education and Training at
the school as the Parent Association nominees. They will be responsible for furnishing the
Association with a report of School Council proceedings and for conveying decisions of
the Association meetings to School Council.
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PARENT’S ASSOCIATION
A strong PA is an important avenue for promoting a welcoming and community minded
school and we ask that you become involved by volunteering for a committee position to
enable MPPS to further improve and grow with your child.
Please take the time to think about becoming part of the Parents Association. This is a
wonderful opportunity to make a positive and rewarding contribution to your child’s
school experience.
Contact the PA: [email protected]
Please note that the current parents in the roles of President, Vice President and Secretary
will be stepping down .
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Please fill in the form below and return it to the office in an envelope marked :
Parents’ Association AGM by Friday 4th of March.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION OFFICE BEARERS – SELF NOMINATION FORM 2016
I wish to nominate for the position of: (please circle)
President / Vice-President / Secretary / Treasurer / Representative on School Council
Name: …………………..……………….………………………..… Phone: ……….……..…………..
Signature: …………………..……………….…………………….. Date: ……….…………..………..
Email………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Fundraising schedule 2016
TERM 1 (9 WEEKS) JANUARY 28TH – MARCH 24 TH
EVENT
Icy poles
Fun fair
NO END OF TERM LUNCH
DATE
ALL TERM
Sunday March 20th
TERM 2 (11 WEEKS) APRIL 11TH –JUNE 24TH
EVENT
3/4 cake stall
Mother’s day stall
5/6 cake stall
Whole School kids disco
DATE
Thursday April 28th
Friday May 6th
Wednesday May 25th
Friday June 17th
End of term lunch
Friday June 24th
TERM 3 (10 WEEKS) JULY 11TH – SEPTEMBER 16TH
EVENT
1/2 cake stall (1/2 A, C, D)
Trivia night
Father’s day stall
End of term lunch
DATE
Thursday August 18th
Date TBC
Friday September 2nd
Friday September 16th
TERM 4 (12 WEEKS) OCTOBER 3RD- DECEMBER 20TH
EVENT
Icy poles
Prep cake stall
1/2 cake stall (1/2 B, E, F)
Snow cone day
End of Year celebration
DATE
ALL TERM
Thursday October 27th
Thursday November 10th
Wednesday November 23rd
Thursday December 8th
Email :[email protected]
* Dates are subject to change depending on other school events
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Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 17th February
Year 5/6 – 6:00pm in the Library
Year 3/4 – 6:30pm in Rooms 6-8 (Candice’s and Dave’s rooms)
Year 1/2 – 7:00pm in the Library
Congratulations to you and your child on a wonderful start to school!
An information night will be held next week to give you some more information and
answer any questions that you may have about the year ahead at Moonee Ponds
Primary School.
Items discussed include communication between home and school, organisational
details, camps and excursions, key dates, teaching and learning, the use of blogs and
ICT, and for years 5/6 students, the transition process to high school.
Teachers and parents will meet as stated above. We encourage all parents to attend.
Please fill out the form below if you plan to come along and return it to your child’s
classroom teacher.
In preparation for the night, classroom teachers have placed a course handbook onto
each of their classroom/year level blogs. This may answer many of your questions. Links
to the class blog can be found on the school website in communication: http://
www.mpp.vic.edu.au/our-school/class-blogs/ Handbooks will also be saved on the
school website in parent downloads.
MPPS Teaching Team
I/we ____________________________________ will be attending the Parent Information
Night on Wednesday 17th February :
Year 5/6 – 6:00pm in the Library
Year 3/4 – 6:30pm in Rooms 6-8 (Candice’s and Dave’s rooms)
Year 1/2 – 7:00pm in the Library
(Please tick)
My child’s name is ___________________________________
and their class is ___________
Number of people attending _____________
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NEWS FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT
VISUAL ARTS
Hello and welcome to The Arts Department
for 2016. The years 3-6 students have been
busy getting started on some fantastic art
projects in the visual arts room focusing on
Visual Diaries and what these are. We have
discussed how artists use them as well as
begun working on some personalised front
covers.
Interactive Art Station
An interactive art station is being set up at
the top of the stairs next to the library door.
This art station is going to show case artwork
by artists from our school, famous artist displays as well as take home art and craft
activities for the students to complete. These displays will change frequently so pop over
and have a look. The first activity is a Valentines Day card making craft. The instructions
can be collected from the table on Friday of this week.
Art Smocks
This term year 3-6 students have begun to work on a range of art pieces that are a bit on
the messy side. We do have a class set of art smocks in the artroom but most of these are
very small and have seen better days. I have been encouraging students to bring in an
old shirt or smock from home that they can use each week. Please assist your child to find
a smock to use in art.
Junk Collection
Thanks you to all parents and students who have donated to the art department. I am
always on the look out for unwanted junk that can be turned into art or any wanted craft
items that are not being used.
PERFORMING ARTS
The year foundation to year 2 students have enjoyed playing with a range of performing
arts tools like instruments, costumes and dancing implements as we have working on
categorising items under different performing arts topics and playing a range of fun
drama games.
Blog Site
Follow along with The Arts Department on our blog spot to be kept up to date with
everything that is happening in the classroom.
The Arts Department blog site: http://theartsdepartment.global2.vic.edu.au/
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ROCC STAR 04/02/2016
CLASS
ROCC STAR
REASON
Foundation A
Melanie
Foundation B
Nicole
Foundation C
Leigh
1/2 A
Madelyn
1/2 B
Isabel
1/2 C
Senada
1/2 D
Jenny
1/2 E
Jess
Maeve Darwin Holthu- For showing respect to her teacher and classmates by beyzen
ing an outstanding listener.
Luke Leventis
For showing respect when listening on the floor quietly.
Matilda Therhaag
For collaborating extremely well with students he does
not know.
For being a caring friends in the classroom.
1/2F
Alice
Giorgio Roubos
For being a team player in the classroom, helping others.
3/4 A
Andrea
3/4 B
David
3/4 C
Candice
Flynn Alphey
For competently leading an amazingly corroborative
group
For being a caring and kind classmate.
Heidi Golden
For setting into the school year well and demonstrating
respect in the classroom to other students and teachers.
5/6A
Jude
Lara Inanir
For showing optimism in a new school setting.
5/6 B
Lee
5/6 C
Antony
Sasha Byrne
Italian
Nancy
Aaliyah Malik
3/4B
For her optimistic and supportive approach to the start of
the year.
For your enthusiastic and optimistic attitude you have
brought to your new start at MPPS.
For her positive attitude to learning. Brava!
PE
Jodi
Hannah Ristig
00B
Rhys Valentine
For showing ‘a have a go’ attitude
Liv Talko
For being a respectful and caring member of the classroom.
For showing respectful listening and helping others to listen.
For his respectful attitude towards his peers and teachers.
Thomas Murton
Aman Gulam
Noah Hogan
Nikita Bartol
Carah Long
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For being a ROCC star in PE!
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LEARNING STAR 04/02/2016
CLASS
LEARNING STAR
REASON
Foundation A
Melanie
Foundation B
Nicole
Foundation C
Leigh
1/2 A
Madelyn
1/2 B
Isabel
1/2 C
Senada
1/2 D
Jenny
1/2E
Jess
1/2F
Alice
3/4 A
Andrea
3/4 C
Candice
Nicholas Fagliarone
Theo Wu
For stretching out words and having a go at writing. Well
done!
For having a go at writing, thinking about the sounds and
letters she knows.
For showing great counting skills
Gianni Vittorino
For completing his work to the best of his ability.
Michaela Xenoyiannakis
Isla Smith
For concentrating very well during learning activities and
for making interesting word choices in her writing.
For showing interest and enthusiasm when learning new
skills.
For working hard to complete all her activities and taking
care to do her best at all times.
For having a go when trying to spell tricky words.
3/4 B
David
5/6 A
Jude
5/6 B
Lee
5/6C
Antony
Italian
Nancy
James Barnard
PE
Jodi
Brooklyn Crook
1/2D
Avery Hutchinson
Anna Dona-Doni
Cleo GJurovski
Jennifer Haydon
Estella Richardson
Hamish Cutler
For showing enthusiasm throughout the week and working hard in reading sessions to understand different reading strategies.
For working hard on developing his writers heart.
Trent Lovatt
Brynn Valentine
Tiana Sasik
Thanishq Parachuri
1/2A
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For a great start to the year, fabulous listening and hard
work.
For outstanding work showing her knowledge of time.
For using mathematical language when explaining and
describing mathematical equipment.
For her courage in overcoming her reluctance towards
presenting her work in front of the class.
For the mature and hardworking attitude you have
brought to your new start at MPPS.
For his attentive listening in Italian. Bravo!
For being a learning star in PE!
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****Craft Stall ****
More items are needed for our craft stall!
We welcome ANY handmade item and encourage
everyone to have a go at putting something together
for the stall. Don’t leave it to the “crafty” types, have
a go yourself! The more we receive, the more money
we’ll make for the school.
You may have something in mind or perhaps you
need some inspiration? Here are some ideas:
Women’s or girls’ jewellery, Easter baskets,
Easter hats, pencil cases, kids’ dress ups items,
keyrings, hair ties, art/craft kits for kids, handmade toys, magnets, playdoh kits, handmade
cards, candles, soap, clothes, bookmarks,
pencil toppers, finger puppets, bath salts/
bombs, wizard/fairy wands, knitted items,
headbands, other Easter-related items,
badges, or do an online search for ideas!
Please pass on your items to Tracey Talko
([email protected] or 0417340179), or place in
them in the tubs outside the Multi-Purpose Room.
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Do you have a fruit tree in your backyard or
know someone who does?
It’s not too late to donate some preserves to the Preserve Stall. Contact
Linda Bradac at [email protected]
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SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS—FUN FAIR 2016
The silent auction team has started contacting businesses and we have already secured
some prizes for the fun fair. But we need your help if you have a business, know a business
or have a friend with a business that may be interested in donating to our fun fair we
would love to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected]
Re-gift!! Think about unopened Christmas or birthday presents that are currently taking up
space in your cupboards. Items that you know you will never use, or perhaps you have
one already. You could donate them to the Silent Auction. Some examples – digital
photo frames, DVDs, kitchen appliances, toys, books, giftcards to shops you don’t visit,
jewellery, cookbooks, handbags..... anything! Again, even if the item is small, we can
combine it with other items and
create a great prize or hamper.
DONATIONS CAN BE LEFT IN THE DESIGNATED BOX IN THE OFFICE FOYER.
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Raffle Tickets
Dear Parents / Caregivers
In only 5 weeks’ time, Sunday 20th March, our fun Fair will be upon us. For this day we have an
exciting and fantastic Raffle to be drawn on the day at 2:30pm.
On Friday, each family will be sent home one book of Raffle Tickets to sell. Each book consists of
25 tickets. The tickets are only $2.00 each, which will make them very easy to sell! The total value
of the raffle book is $50.00. The Raffle Tickets will go home with the eldest child of each family.
The prizes are sensational:
1st prize:
2 Nights’ Accommodation at your choice of Art Series Hotel's –
The Olsen, The Cullen, The Blackman, The Schaller, The Watson, The Larwill in a Deluxe Suite.
Includes Daily Breakfast for 2 people and car parking.
Valued at $1100
2nd prize: Go Pro Hero4 Silver
Valued at $600
3rd prize:
Valued at $180
Fit Bit Charge
Ticket stubs and money are due back no later than Monday 14th March 2016
*Need to be in it to win it, so don’t forget to get them in
Please return the ticket stubs and money in the envelope provided so we are able to cross you off
against our records as paid and/or returned.
Feel free to grab additional books from the office to sell.
If you have any queries, please contact Heidi Griggs ph: 0407 528 477
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Blind Wine
All families are asked to donate a bottle of wine for the Blind Wine Stall at the
upcoming fete. Bottles will be wrapped and sold for $10 as an adult “lucky
dip”. Please make your donations directly to the office. Thank you!
Spanakopita Stall
Evelyn Kosmas, mum of Mietta Vampatella in Grade 5, will be running the
Spanakopita stall this year. If you’d like to donate a tray of fresh baked spanakopita to
the stall she’d love to hear from you. Contact Evelyn at
[email protected]
FETE NEWSLETTER
A detailed new sletter regarding all that you need to
know about the Fete will be handed out to students
later this w eek —keep an eye out for it!
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Chess-Ed.
Chess Education
Manager: Nick Speck
Email: [email protected]
ABN: 45 801 319 770
Tel/Fax: (03) 9387 4503
Website: www.chesseducation.com.au
Moonee Ponds Primary School Chess Club – Term 1, 2016
Chess is one of the most powerful educational tools available to strengthen a child’s mind. Most 6-7 year olds can follow the basic
rules and some children as young as 4 or 5 can play. Whatever a child’s age, chess can enhance concentration, patience and
perseverance as well as develop creativity, intuition and memory. Most importantly, children can develop the ability to analyse
and deduce from a set of general principles, to make tough decisions and to solve problems flexibly.
The chess classes will continue to take the children through a structured chess course with the dual aim of achieving the maximal
educational benefits the game offers and providing an enjoyable learning environment.
If your child would like to participate in the Chess Club during Term 1 please fill out the form below and return it to the office
before the end of Week 2. Class numbers are limited to 25. Enrolments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
When:
Thursday Lunchtimes 1:30 – 2:20pm
There will be 7 classes in Term 1. Chess club will be on Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th, Mar 3rd, Mar 10th,
Mar 17th and Mar 24th.
Where:
Library
Cost:
$56.00 (includes chess materials) per child for Term 1. Please make any cheques payable to ‘Moonee
Ponds Primary School’ and give to the office.
Enquiries:
Please feel free to contact Nick on (03) 9387 4503, 0402 33 9600, or via email at
[email protected]
MPPS contact: Rebecca McMahon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Moonee Ponds Primary School: Chess Club Enrolment Form – Term 1, 2016
Name:____________________________________________________
Grade:____________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
Postcode:_________________________
Phone:__________________________
Email: ________________________________________________
PLEASE USE THE OPTIONS BELOW TO INDICATE YOUR METHOD OF PAYMENT:
I enclose CASH o
or CHEQUE o to the value of $
for MPPS CHESS CLUB
NAME OF STUDENT/S:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALTERNATIVELY: PLEASE CHARGE THE AMOUNT OF $
TO MY:
MASTERCARD
My full card number is:
VISA
FOR THE: MPPS CHESS CLUB
(Name of Excursion/Camp)
(Please circle one option and provide details below)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Valid from:
_ _ _ _
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Expiry date:
Cardholder’s Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Daytime Telephone Number: ( )
Cardholders Signature___________________________________________________________________________
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WALKING SCHOOL BUS NEWS
The
Walking School Bus™ is a fun, safe and active way for primary school children to travel
to and from school. The bus operates with a volunteer ‘driver’ at the front of the group and
a volunteer ‘conductor’ who supervises from the rear.
The bus travels along a set route, which is safety-audited by council and picks up passenger
along the way. The passengers are the children.
Each WSB Driver undergoes a police check, short training session and will be registered as a
Moonee Valley Council volunteer.
The success of the program relies on the assistance of volunteers, so if you have a free
hour one morning or afternoon a week to walk with a group of children to or from school we
would like to hear from you!!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like your child(ren) to become a
WSB “passenger”…
Contact WSB Coordinators:
Holly Vitale, on 0424 256 239
or Sarah Jeremiah, on 0418 524 126
Info packs available at the school office window (and will also be available on the school
website shortly) !
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TERM 1, 2016 CALENDAR
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
February 8
February 9
February 10
February 11
February 12
Newsletter
School Swim
Sports
Foundation Info
Night—6pm
Welcome Evening
February 17
February 18
Assembly 3pm—SPC
February 19
February 25
February 26
February 15
February 16
Newsletter
Information Night
Year 1-6
Curriculum Day
Student Free
February 23
February 24
Parent / Teacher
Interviews
School Council
February 29
March 1
March 2
March 3
March 4
Assembly 3pm—SPC Summer Sports Gala
March 7
March 8
March 9
March 10
March 11
Divisional Swim Trials Summer Sports Gala
March 14
March 15
March 16
February 22
District Tennis Trials
March 17
March 18
Assembly 3pm—SPC
Student Photos
March 21
March 22
March 23
March 24
School X Country
School Council Assembly 3pm—SPC
AGM
End of Term 1
Students dismissed
at 2.20pm
March 25
Good Friday
A reminder that next Monday, 15th
February is a Curriculum Day and it is a
Student Free Day
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