21st May 2015 - Chelsea Primary School Blog

Chelsea Primary School
21st May, 2015
Dates to Remember:
May
22nd
District Cross Country
Numeracy Open Day
2pm– 3pm in classrooms
Chelsea Primary School Newsletter
Issue: 2015-14
News from the Principal
Congratulations to the Chelsea Charms
I am very proud of the teachers and students who participated for the first time in
the school Aerobics competition at the Geelong Arena last Saturday morning. The
students were excellent representatives of the school and were placed 12th out of 19
entries in their section. I would like to thank Ms Nicky Smith and Mrs Rachel Lawson
for spending many lunchtimes and early mornings training the team. Thanks also to
the many parents and staff members who supported the team.
26th
Bunjil Gould league
excursion
Prep Information Evening
6pm
28th
Birralee Wetlands
excursion
29th
FOC meeting 9.15am
staffroom
Road Safety
Last Thursday at the Kingston Principal Network meeting I spent some time speaking
to Ken Jones, Principal of Bonbeach PS. In recent weeks at his school there have
been two near misses where students under the supervision of their parents have
crossed the road without using the school crossing. Lately, many in our school
community are choosing to ignore the school rules and not use the three school
crossings; on Fowler Street, Argyle Avenue and Glenola Road.
As parents you are role models not only for your own children but for any children
in our community. When you choose not to use the crossing for the sake of walking
a few extra metres, you are sending a dangerous message to the students of Chelsea
PS.
The VicRoads website provides this advice:
Rules for pedestrians
Pedestrians are not allowed to:
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cross the road if they are facing an amber or red traffic or pedestrian light
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Principal: Michelle Liddle
Assistant Principal: Jan
Smith
Enquiries:
School Office 9773 2055
Argyle Ave Chelsea 3196
Web:
www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au
Melways Reference
97 C2
cross the road within 20 metres of a pedestrian crossing - they must use the
crossing
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get out of a moving vehicle
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cross a railway level crossing when it is not allowed
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cause a traffic hazard by moving into the path of a driver
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walk along, or fail to give way when crossing, a path which is for bicycles and
wheeled devices (a path showing a 'Bicycle lane' sign).
If you cross the road at the roundabout at the corner of
Argyle and Fowler you are breaking the law. The double
gates on the Glenola Road boundary of the school are
locked to encourage pedestrians to use the pedestrian gate
and school crossing on Glenola Road to access the car
park. Many parents and students ignore this and climb over
the fence. It takes 30 seconds more to walk to the
crossing. Please use the pedestrian gates to enter and exit
the school grounds.
Enrolments for 2016
About this time every year I start to plan for the new year. It seems such a long way off, but as our school
continues to grow, I need plenty of time to employ teaching staff and organise teaching spaces and furniture. This is
even more important this year as I may need to arrange for additional classrooms to be delivered. Today, the
projected enrolment for 2016 is 290 students, based on the children currently in the school as well as the new
preps who have already been enrolled. That is some pretty amazing growth from 173 students in 2010! I know
there are some families who have been meaning to enrol their child but just keep forgetting. Would you please let
us know as soon as possible. Even if you already have children in other grades, you need to complete an enrolment
form.
Teachers and Staff have enjoyed delicious sweets and cakes at
the Biggest Morning Tea this morning.
If you would like to support the Cancer Council, please make
a donation in a box at the office.
READING UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest reading champions at Chelsea! As of this morning the following students have
now met the challenge-Congratulations to preps-Cale, Daniel, Desmond, Ethan, Evelyn, Kaiden, Kobi, Lena,
Liam, Magdalena, Mitchell, Nevah, Olive, Olivia, Pearl, Quentyn, Quinn, Ryder, Sienna, Alana, Alexa, Andrew,
Cooper, Jack, Jackson, Jasmine, Kayden, Keira, Matthew, Riosin, Steven, Tahlia and William and in year 1/2Franciszka, Kaiya and Lilly and Year 3/4- Alexander, Stjepan and Caeley. Already 25% of our students have
completed the challenge! Don’t forget to visit the book swap boxes outside the office for more reading
inspiration!
This week’s recommended titles are-
Our Scholastic reading display has raised over $1200. Each grade area has targeted a range of books to add to
their level’s library. Thank you to Danni and Miss Jacqui for their organisation and Mikaylah and Sarah for
providing fabulous story time sessions each day. The students loved them!
HEADLICE
Head lice will be a problem from time to time at Chelsea Primary School and it is important to work
together as a school community to minimise the frustration caused by the problem.
Over the next two weeks our school nurses will check students’ hair and notify families if head lice
are discovered.
Information pamphlets about treatment and controlling head lice are available from the school office or the link
below.
http://docs.health.vic.gov.au/docs/doc/088E58959DDC091ACA2579B800202AFA/$FILE/
headlicepam.pdf We thank you for supporting us to minimise these pesky critters!
WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY
Remember that this Friday 22 May is Walk to School Day! We would love to see as many
students, parents and teachers walking to school. It’s a great way to improve fitness, have
a chat, keep our environment clean and prevent traffic congestion around our busy
streets. Even if you can only walk part of the way ‘that’s OK’. Our student leaders will be
at the gates with stickers and prizes for our ‘walkers’. See the competition link below for
families to access.
http://www.walk.com.au/wstsd/competition.asp
CHELSEA CHARMS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT IN GEELONG!
Last Saturday our inaugural Aerobics Team competed in the Annual Schools Aerobic
Competition in Geelong. After a long wait the ‘Charms’ performed a fabulous
routine to the tune of C'est la Vie. With smiles flashing, leg kicks, grape vines and
push ups the girls represented Chelsea with great enthusiasm. Special thanks to head
coach Miss Smith for her vision and Mrs Lawson, Mrs Middleton and our fabulous
parents for their amazing support! Go Charms!
Jan Smith
Assistant Principal
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is provided by the Victorian Government to ensure that no
student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun
activities.
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the outdoors; excursions encourage a
deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All
are part of a healthy curriculum.
The Department of Education and Training (the Department) administers the Camps, Sports and
Excursions Fund to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting
activities.
(taken from DET CSEF Policy April 2015)
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible
for this benefit. This allowance is paid directly to the school for the benefit of your child.
Please contact the schools office for a CSEF application form or download the form from
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef.
This form needs to be returned to the school office by 26th June 2015.
CSEF eligibility is subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card being successfully validated
with Centrelink on the first day of either term 2 or three.
The amount payable for a primary student is $125. This is an annual payment and will be paid to
the school in term 3.
Chelsea Primary School will use this funding as payment towards school camps or swimming
programs.
If you have any questions please come and see me at the office.
Jacqueline Russell
Business Manager
to Wunna Zander for sweeping
the gazebo this morning.
2015 Korea Festival on 23rd May,This Saturday
There will be demonstrations and performances of Korean culture, including
Guk-Ak (Korean traditional music), a K-pop contest and TaeKwonDo plus
information stalls about Korea tourism and Korean food stalls at the Korea
Festival. Enjoy Korean food and experience traditional and modern Korean
culture at Fed Square this Saturday.
MEDIA LEADERS
School Aerobics
Team
This year Miss Smith started our school’s first Schoolaerobics team. On Saturday Miss Smith and her team of 10 went
to Geelong to compete in the state championships.
Schoolaerobics is the largest inter-school Sportaerobic competition for Primary
and Secondary School Students throughout Australia.
The aim of school aerobics is to provide Infants, Primary & Secondary School Students,
and those beyond with an avenue to improve their fitness, confidence, health and selfesteem through participation in a healthy and fun competition.
If we can teach Australian kids that exercise, fitness, team spirit, self-pride and
fun should be a way of life, then we will be mighty proud. Our Events gave them the opportunity to start such healthy practices at a young age! This is what a few of our girls
had to say:
“I liked seeing the other schools competition and going on stage. I like
everything.” Tommi
“I liked seeing the different schools
costumes and going on stage.” Scarlett
“I liked going on stage.” Maddy
“I liked performing on stage.” Maya
“I liked it when we were about to go
on stage and also at the end when
we bowed.” Abby R
FREE TAI CHI CLASS
Mention this ad for a free TAI CHI class
either Monday 2pm OR Wednesday 11am
Instructor is a dual gold medallist!
Call the office to book a place 977208588
Patterson Lakes Community Centre
Normal cost $10 casual or $40 for 5 classes
The new 2015 | 2016
Entertainment Books
are available now!
The Entertainment Book contains hundreds of valuable ‘up to 50% off’ and ‘2-for-1’ offers from many of the best
restaurants, arts, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel and much more!
The books are sold at Chelsea Primary School again this year. We receive $13 from every Membership sold.
Order forms have been sent home and more can be found at the school office.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Ledam (Sasha from 3/4S) on 0410 934 621.
Thanks for your support!
SUBWAY LUNCHES
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Envelopes are distributed every Thursday for the following week’s lunch orders and
can also be collected from the office at other times.
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Orders must be returned to the office’s silver money box no later than Wednesday morning.
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Please ensure that your child’s name, class and selections are clearly printed on the envelopes.
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Please insert the correct amount of cash and seal the envelope. No change will be given.
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If the order is not legible or the money is incorrect, your child will miss out on lunch.
The DET does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser.
No responsibility is accepted by the DET.