Term 4 Newsletter 18th December 2015

www.brentwoodparkps.vic.edu.au
Volume 21 Issue 40
Thursday 17 December 2015
DATES TO REMEMBER
TERM DATES
18 DEC
25 JAN
28 JAN
03 FEB
05 FEB
2016
TERM 1 28 JAN. - 24 MARCH
TERM 3 11 JULY - 16 SEPT.
TERM 2 11 APRIL - 24 JUNE
TERM 4 03 OCT. - 20 DEC
LAST SCHOOL DAY 2015 AND FINAL ASSEMBLY AT 1:40PM (FINISHING TIME
BOOK COLLECTION DAY(BERWICK SENIOR CITIZENS HALL)
SCHOOL COMMENCES FOR 2016 (FOUNDATION TO YEAR 6)
FIRST BANKING DAY FOR 2016
FIRST CANTEEN DAY FOR 2016
JIM BELL, PRINCIPAL
C
ongratulations School Captains 2016
Congratulations are extended to Will S and
Caitlyn F who were elected to the office of
School Captains 2016. They are joined by Ricky P and
Yuvarnika R who were
elected
Vice
School
Captains. I’m confident
they will prove to be a
dynamic team of student
leaders and will fulfil their
duties to the best of their
abilities. House Captain
elections will be held early
in term 1, next year.
2:30PM)
JENNY REID, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
F
oundation— Year 2 Christmas Concert
Well done to our Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2
performers! On Tuesday we had the opportunity
to hold the annual Junior School Christmas Concert in
our performing arts centre.
The concert was a
combination of popular and traditional Christmas songs.
It gave the junior students the opportunity to perform on
stage and to show what they have learnt in performing art
classes. The concert concluded once again singing Feliz
Navidad and a visit from Santa.
Thanks once again to Jenny Reid who, as always, was
resplendent in her Christmas attire and for being a
wonderful hostess for the concert. Thanks also to the F –
2 teachers, sound and stage crew (elves), sugarplum
fairies and the many students who helped set up and pack
taff Performance
At last week’s assembly and with one week to go up. Thank you to performing arts teacher, Linda Moore,
until school concludes for the year, the Christmas and thanks to Joanne Morris for videoing and Kathy
festivities commenced with a special staff performance! Hymas for taking photographs.
Linda Moore, performing arts teacher, had written a song
about the school year coming to an end and it was Please see the collages in the newsletter which has
performed, with staff support, to the tune of Up Town captured, in part, the festivities of the day!
Funk much to the enjoyment of the children and
assembled parents!
S
S
tudent Reports 2016
Student reports were distributed on Thursday and I
trust parents have taken the time to celebrate their
children’s achievements. In addition to their reports, ten
students were also awarded an Attendance Certificate
acknowledging 100% attendance at school as at 4
December 2015. Congratulations are extended to Tim J,
Beatricia C, Joel S, Muzhda F, Nicola B, Will J, Lydia J
Anmol K and Anjali S
S
taff Welcome
Five new staff members will be joining us in 2016.
A sincere welcome is extended to Donna Kelly,
Beth McPhan, Cassie Van Zeyl, Sophie Haye and Jessica
Porziella.
These new staff visited the school on
Thursday to take part in a new staff induction day and to
take part in our Classroom Orientation 2016 session.
This also provided opportunity to introduce themselves to
the students they’ll be teaching. I’m confident our new
staff will find being part of Brentwood Park a rewarding
hank you to all the families of BPPS for the and professionally satisfying experience.
support given to our fundraising events this
year. As you may be aware, these funds have
been directed to the purchase and installation of airconditioning in the classrooms. In recent weeks, the
remaining six classrooms and the visual arts room have
had air-conditioning installed which brings our total to
seventeen!! They are certainly proving beneficial given
the unseasonably HOT weather we have been
experiencing of late!
T
Fundraising efforts alone, however, cannot finance all the
projects planned for our school. Payment of curriculum
contributions would greatly assist.
A
Special Thank You to our Parent Helpers!
On Thursday, we held our annual Parent
Helpers Thank You Morning Tea.
The
occasion afforded the staff at Brentwood Park the
opportunity to officially extend their thanks for all the
support parents have provided throughout the course of
the year. Parents are an integral part of many of our
programs and assist in a multitude of ways; assisting with
reading, general assistance in the classrooms, attending
Our final fundraiser for the year was the Annual excursions, attending camps, marshalling at sporting
Christmas Raffle and we sincerely thank our families for activities and fundraising to name a few!
supporting us through the donation of a Christmas item
and the purchasing of raffle tickets! An excess of fifty Our school choir provided the seasonal entertainment
hampers were made up for the raffle which correlated which I’m confident was appreciated and enjoyed by all
with an excess of fifty very happy and excited recipients! in attendance!
The major fundraiser for 2016 will be a Fun Run/Walk-athon to coincide with the 2016 Olympics and we hope it
be as equally well supported as our 2015 efforts! In the
meantime, thank you all once more. We wish all the
families a safe and happy Christmas.
BPPS Fundraising Team
S
tudent Orientation for 2016
On Thursday, the children had the opportunity to
go to next year’s classrooms with their 2016
teachers. This orientation assists in their transition and
makes the first day of school next year that little bit
smoother. A full staffing list for 2016 is presented in this
week’s newsletter for your reference.
F
acilities Update
Watch this space, because over the summer
school break it will be occupied with additional
classrooms! With the increase in student enrolment,
Brentwood Park was in need of at least four additional
teaching spaces! We have been informed that the
portable classrooms should arrive around the 8 January
which will enable them to be refurbished and ready for
occupation for the commencement of the new school
year!
Y
ear 6 Graduation
On Thursday evening, 17 December, the Year 6
Graduation Dinner and Graduation Ceremony
were conducted at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Dressed
in attire suited to the occasion, the students enjoyed a
celebratory dinner with staff and took advantage of the
opportunity to have individual, group and family
photographs taken by professional photographer, Kathy
Watson. Within the auditorium, the official part of the
ceremony commenced for the parents with the viewing of
a DVD which was compiled to provide all present with a
snapshot of Year 6 in 2015. It illustrated admirably, the
productive and enjoyable year experienced by both
students and teachers.
With the curtains closed, the auditorium was filled with
the sound of a solitary piper. The curtain opened to
reveal the piper as the students proceeded down the aisles
to take a seat on stage! Following the opening address
and accompanying speeches, students were presented
with their graduation certificates, class awards, specialist
awards and community awards. In conclusion, the
graduates performed their “graduation song”! The
evening proved to be both a rewarding and memorable
occasion for all in attendance.
F
inally …
At the close of our twenty-first year, I once again
say a very sincere thank you. Thank you to all
those parents and community members who have
supported the school’s programs and children’s learning
in so many ways. Thank you to all the staff, both
teaching and non teaching for all the “extra” they have
done throughout the year. Farewell to the families who
are moving on, our very best wishes go with you, and to
those who remain, we look forward to our continued
association. However, to all, I wish you a safe and
relaxing holiday! Personally, I hope the opportunity for a
well earned break provides a chance to recharge the
batteries and re-visit that often forgotten concept of
leisure!!
Year 6 Graduation 2015
January School Holidays Moonlit Sanctuary Junior Ranger Program Kids enjoy environmental ac vi es, animal encounters and na ve animal care.
Day includes: interac ons with dingo, python, off‐limits animals, feeding animals & food prep, animal enrichment ac vi es,
fun and games for ages 7‐14 years.
January school holiday dates: Week 1: Monday 4th to Friday 8th January 10am – 4pm
Week 2: Monday 11th to Friday 15th January 10am – 4pm
Week 3: Monday 18th to Friday 22nd January 10am – 4pm
Cost: $65.00 per day, or $175 for 3 days (pro rata for addi onal days).
Maximum 16 children per day.
Bookings essen al as spaces are limited Dress for the weather and wear closed‐toe shoes, long pants and remember
your hat or raincoat. BYO lunch or purchase at the café.
Moonlit Sanctuary 550 Tyabb‐Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale
Phone 5978 7935
Web: www.moonlitsanctuary.com.au/juniorrangers.aspx
Open daily between 10am and 5pm
P
LEASE DIRECT MONEY FOR EXCURSIONS, ETC TO YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER - NOT TO THE
OFFICE.
Please hand money and permission slip in sealed envelopes to classroom teacher first thing in the morning.
By following this process teachers are aware that your child will be attending the excursion and mark them
off their lists. Money is collected by office staff and processed each morning and a receipt given back to teachers
along with permission slips. All money is tallied and banked daily – no money is left on the premises.
If you wish to pay by credit card, a proforma is available from the office. This can be filled out with details and
placed in a sealed envelope and handed to your classroom teacher
Please deliver cash in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and grade on the front by 9.30 a.m. If you have a
number of children attending an excursion you can place all money and permission slips in the one envelope with
children’s names and grades on the front and deliver to one of the children’s teachers. The office staff will be able to
allocate money to the children’s particular items and distribute permission slips and receipts back to teachers. Envelopes are available at the office.
If you have a large amount to be paid or need to process an EFTPOS transaction through a savings account you can
make arrangements to pay at the office.
We also have a new Qkr payment system on our Skoolbag app. If you download our Skoolbag app and Qkr payment
app you can now pay for your child’s excursion on line.
All change will be delivered to the children in the afternoon.
Re-imbursements will only be made under certain circumstances – they will be made by cheque (no cash transactions
are made).
Notices are sent out with a final collection time – please adhere to this time. All money and permission slips are required to be sent back by this date – otherwise your child will not be able to attend. This enables us to confirm bookings and numbers with bus companies and organisations we are visiting. Also we need to send details to the Department of Education Emergency Management for all excursions, camps, etc. We also need to accommodate students
who will not be attending.
We would appreciate it if parents could please follow these processes.
Term 4
Week ending 11th December 2015
FTL
FTL
For being a FANTASTIC grade in 2015.
FBV
FBV
FSM
Ty
For a fantastic year; full of laughter and learning. I’ll miss being your
teacher!
For speaking confidently using a microphone. Super star!
1HG
Tashia
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1MB
For being an absolutely amazing student as well as an outstanding
classroom helper. Thank you!
For a wonderful fun-filled year. Good luck in grade two. I’ll miss you!
1MM 1MM
For all of your hard work this year! Well done!
2AD
Blair
2RG
Jayden
For always being a fun and caring student. It was so nice having you in
2AD this term!
For trying hard to improve his writing and reading skills. Well done!
2/3C
3ER
Heath &
Lincoln
3ER
3LP
Ankita
4SM
4SM
4VK
5CH
Maia &
Mikayla
Josh
5CP
Rohan
5LF
5LF
6JA
6JA
6JD
6JD
6TS
6TS
For the wonderful year you have had in 2/3C. You will be missed!
For your many achievements throughout this year. Well done!
For concentrating well during all classroom activities and for presenting
her work beautifully.
For teamwork and persistence in completing your tasks this week.
Well done!
For teaching your grade two buddies how to code and create on Scratch
Junior.
For being an outstanding student in all areas of your learning.
You are definitely ready for Year 6!
For his outstanding attitude to everything he does!
For a terrific year! Congratulations on all your achievements.
Good luck next year!
To a fantastically awesome grade. Thanks for a wonderful year - You are
the best! Good luck in the future.
To the amazing Adorable 6JD, for your creative, clever and fantastic
year! I will miss you!
Congratulations on your many achievements throughout this year.
Best wishes for Year 7.
‘SPECIALIST’ Stars of the Week
Health & P.E.
5CH & 5CP
For fantastic & awesome challenges against each other.
Visual Arts
FSM
For working hard to finish your pieces of artwork.
Performing Arts
4VK
For working well on electives and performing for your peers.
LOTE
3LP
A big thank you to Lyn & 3LP students for your support with
great discipline and excellent achievement in learning
Chinese and culture in 2015.