Learning with head, heart and hands Hello lovely parents!
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Learning with head, heart and hands Hello lovely parents!
Hello lovely parents! This Friday (yes, tomorrow!), we are excited to be hosting our first Twilight Market in a very long time. The festivities will start as soon as school finishes at 3:30pm. Please join us for a relaxing afternoon. There is a variety of stalls with lots of fun things to buy, eat and make! There will be chai and some treats to eat, but feel free to bring along some food for your family to enjoy as well. Any questions please contact Veronica (0401755061) or Vashti (0434729167). We would love to see you there! Learning with head, heart and hands CONTACT US: 03 9435 1633 or [email protected] BRIAR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Term 4 - Number 40 – Thursday, 12 December November, 2013 TERM 4 DATES & REMINDERS STAFF MEMBER ROLE Thursday, 12 December Grade 6 Graduation Karen Hatfield Administrative support & Teacher aide Friday, 13 December Twilight market Deanne Geddes Teacher aide Monday, 16 December School Council meeting Friday, 20 December Last day of school – 1.30 dismissal The school will also continue to offer a number of optional programs, as follows: FROM THE PRINCIPAL… PROGRAM OFFERED BY: Dear Parents, Carers and Friends Instrumental music – strings * Mary Wright Although I have drip fed our class and staffing plans for 2014, over the past few weeks, the summary below, provides a full overview. Instrumental music – woodwind * Jacqueline Pace Trumpet * Tai Jordan Eurythmy * Kate Graves Extra Lesson # Lou Harvey Zahra There will be nine classes in 2014: STAFF MEMBER ROLE Mara Lupieri Teacher, Prep * Further information about each of these programs will be sent home shortly. Kurt Shean Teacher, Prep # Natalie Will Teacher, Year 1 Dionne Brown Teacher, Year 1 Meg Shaw Teacher, Year 2 Kate Rees Teacher, Year 3 Roger Richards Teacher, Year 4 Cathy Yeoman Teacher, Year 5 Alison Butterworth (M, Tu, W) Teacher, Year 6 Anna Foletta (Th/F) Teacher, Year 6 Extra Lesson will be an optional component of the Class 2 program. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE Three specialist programs will be offered within the core program: STAFF MEMBER ROLE Mihoko Une Teacher, Library/ICT Mihoko Une Teacher, LOTE (Japanese) Rhonda King Teacher, Environmental Science I included a note in last week’s newsletter about considerate parking in the environs of the school. Safe parking not only keeps the neighbours happy, but most importantly, helps to ensure the safety of all children – including yours! Judith Endries Education support, Environmental Science I won’t labour the point at this time, because I know you know. Administrative and educational support in classrooms will be provided as follows: However, whilst speaking recently to neighbour about her frustration in relation to school parking, the point was made that normally intelligent, caring people become ‘someone else’ when they get behind the wheel of a car. In our school’s case, I have to agree. Learning with head, heart and hands CONTACT US: 03 9435 1633 or [email protected] So, at this time of year, when everyone is busy and there is some potential to take a shortcut, to rush, to nick in in front of someone else, or to risk someone else’s wellbeing, please pause… and THINK. Be the person you believe in. The following are excerpts from reflections written by the Junior School Council. Cathy CAN YOU HELP? I know I also asked last week, but I have had no offers, and am hoping that someone may be able to assist us by doing this small job. You may have seen the rusty old cage that is attached to the end of the 2014 Prep portable. In the past, it was used to store gas bottles for an old heater, which has since been removed. The cage is now of no use, and I would dearly love to remove it, as it tends to be a hazard. I think it simply needs to be unscrewed from the wall. Please let me know if you can assist us in this regard. ASSEMBLY ROSTER Date Class Wednesday, 11 December Class 5 Wednesday, 18 December TBC Meron Congratulations to all students for their effort and enthusiasm and thankyou to all staff for supporting these initiatives. Millie At first I thought the JSC was going to be a lay back club where all you do is fundraisers but it is much more than that. It has been a professional environment as well as being fun. I suggested the idea of The Bake Off and was so proud on the day that my idea had happened. After that I knew the true meaning of being on the JSC, to make our school a better place. Stephie At the start of the year, I was really excited to be a part of something big, but at the same very nervous. Being on the JSC has boosted my confidence in speaking in front of people. I didn’t get to do all my ideas but I helped other JSC members with theirs and I think that is a good example of teamwork. I am extremely thankful for all that I have learned and the fun I’ve had. I do hope people will remember us, not as the first all-girl JSC, but as the very successful, first all-girl, JSC. Kalina Meron Drummond Principal When I first came to the JSC, I have to admit that I thought it would be a lot easier and that there wouldn’t be so much effort needed. I have enjoyed JSC, creating fun, exciting days and fundraisers for the school. Looking back on the day that I gave my speech to be elected makes me smile. I was a small, frightened mouse who put on a brave voice to give my input on what I wanted to happen. To those of you who think ‘she hasn’t done what she said in her speech’, I apologise. I tried very hard and worked as a team. Thanks everyone for being supportive. Ramona In February this year, a very excited group of newly elected JSC representatives attended a student leadership conference in the city. They joined with hundreds of other student leaders to get an idea of what could be expected of them in their new role. The main messages that everyone took home was that leadership is about being of service, (about checking in with those they are representing and seeing what their needs are and not just doing the things that the leaders wanted to do) and about delegation, that they didn’t need to do it all themselves. It has been inspiring to see the blossoming of student leadership on a large scale this year at Briar Hill. Not only have we had the JSC and the Green Team (Environmental leadership) we’ve had student led clubs and the beginnings of School House Captains. My favourite part of being in the JSC was being a leader and being able to use my initiative. We worked as a team and were very good at getting over challenges. We worked hard and were persistent. One of my goals, at the start of the year, was to be able to speak in public. I was so nervous at the start but I am much better at talking in front of people now. I am so happy and it has been a great privilege to have been on the JSC. I have liked being part of something big! Marianne Overall I have enjoyed the JSC very much. This is my second year as a representative and I loved it. We had so many ideas and were extremely enthusiastic when planning all of them. The hard part was actually making some of them happen. Even though we had some challenges along the way, this has been an amazing opportunity and journey. It was all totally worth it! Learning with head, heart and hands CONTACT US: 03 9435 1633 or [email protected] Maya Being part of the Junior School Council was a privilege for me. When I first started I thought it was going to be much easier than it was. Being a JSC member rapidly improved my leadership skills and I now realise that it’s not all about fundraising. I hope I have served the school well and I am very proud of my fellow JSC members. Thank you. Leila Being a part of the JSC has been a privilege and a lot of fun. My favourite thing was the feeling I got coming to school on a fundraising day and seeing everyone dressed up and having fun. Sometimes it was a bit of a challenge thinking of new ideas but once we got started we were good at it. I hope our school enjoyed this year and all that we did because I did. ASPHALT NOTES… Just letting everyone know that for OH&S reasons, arrangements have been made to remove the asphalt underneath the oak tree on Monday, 23 December – after school finishes. Work on the community outdoor classroom will commence in the 2014 school year. Once again, we thank the Eltham and District Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank, for the funding that has made this possible. Mikayla When I did my election speech I was so scared but I wanted to be elected so that I could help, not just our school, but people in my community who were in need. It makes me feel happy that we could raise money to help them. I realised that being on the JSC was not as easy as I first thought but we worked as a team which made it easier. I tried my hardest to make school fun for everyone and it has been a great privilege to have been a JSC rep. COMMUNITY NOTICES with head, heart and 0416 hands PleaseLearning contact Gabrielle Brodie is you’re interested: 739 211 CONTACT US: 03 9435 1633 or [email protected] COMMUNITY NOTICES Looking for a sheepskin for 2014? Andrew Blejwas Murrindindi Skins and Hides (Kinglake) 0418 567 005 Learning with head, heart and hands CONTACT US: 03 9435 1633 or [email protected] SUSHI LUNCH ORDER HAND ROLL Student Name: ……………………………………………………….. Class: ……………… QUANTITY COST - $2.50 each Avocado Chicken * Prawn Salmon & avocado Tuna Vegetarian Total Enclosed *contains gluten $ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSHI LUNCH ORDER HAND ROLL Student Name: ……………………………………………………….. Class: ……………… QUANTITY COST - $2.50 each Avocado Chicken * Prawn Salmon & avocado Tuna Vegetarian Total Enclosed *contains gluten $ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSHI LUNCH ORDER HAND ROLL Student Name: ……………………………………………………….. Class: ……………… QUANTITY COST - $2.50 each Avocado Chicken * Prawn Salmon & avocado Tuna Vegetarian Total Enclosed *contains gluten $ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- SUSHI LUNCH ORDER HAND ROLL Student Name: ……………………………………………………….. Class: ……………… QUANTITY COST - $2.50 each Avocado Chicken * Prawn Salmon & avocado Tuna Vegetarian *contains gluten Total Enclosed $ Learning with head, heart and hands CONTACT US: 03 9435 1633 or [email protected] ‘DE TUCKSHOP’ LUNCH ORDER FORM Thursday, ……..…………..…..…………. (Insert date) NAME: ……………………………………………………………….………….………….. CLASS: ……………………………….. Please drop this order, with the correct money, into the box at the office before 2.00pm on Wednesday. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ‘DE TUCKSHOP’ LUNCH ORDER FORM Thursday, ……..…………..…..…………. (Insert date) NAME: ……………………………………………………………….………….………….. CLASS: ……………………………….. Please drop this order, with the correct money, into the box at the office before 2.00pm on Wednesday. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ‘DE TUCKSHOP’ LUNCH ORDER FORM Thursday, ……..…………..…..…………. (Insert date) NAME: ……………………………………………………………….………….………….. CLASS: ……………………………….. Learning with head, hands Please drop this order, with the correct money, into theheart box at and the office before 2.00pm on Wednesday. CONTACT US: 03 9435 1633 or [email protected]