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Manifold Heights Primary School Newsletter Principal: Barry Rowland Assistant Principal: Peta Mundine Business Manager: Jessie Burney Administration: Jacquie Clancy

Date: 31st January 2019

Important Dates FEBRUARY

Sun 2nd Feb Mano Community Garden

Mon 4th Feb Seniors Cyber Safety Session

Tues 12th Feb Middles Digital Tattoo Incursion

Wed 13th Feb Seniors Digital Tattoo Incursion

Digital Tattoo Parent Information Session, 6:30 - 8pm, Middles Building

Mon 18th Feb House Swimming Grade 3 - 6

Thurs 21st Feb Family BBQ @ 5:30pm

Mon 25th Feb Prep Information Evening

Tues 26th Feb Prep & Staff Photos

Being Brave Brainstorm Incursion

Grade 1 & Grade 2 Information Evening

Wed 27th Feb Middles Information Evening

Thurs 28th Feb Seniors Information Evening

MARCH

Mon 4th Mar Dental Nurse Visit - Preps

Tues 5th Mar Dental Nurse Visit - Grade 1

Wed 6th Mar Summer Lightning Premiership

Thurs 7th Mar Prep Drama Incursion

Mon 11th Mar Labour Day Public Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Fri 15th Mar House Cross Country

Tues 19th Mar Geelong North Division Tennis Championships

Wed 20th Mar Geelong North Division Swimming Championships

Mon 25th Mar - Wed 27th Mar Grade 6 Camp

Tues 2nd Apr Western Region Swimming Championships

Wed 3rd Apr - Fri 5th Apr Grade 4 Camp

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Welcome to the 2019 School Year at Mano

Another school year has kicked off with great excitement, enthusiasm and goodwill.

Teachers and Support Staff have been back at work early preparing for the return of students - preparing classrooms together with a host of administrative matters which needed to be completed. Students have commenced classes and the ‘feeling’ around the learning communities has been settled and focused.

We have welcomed some new students who have transferred from other schools and hope they can settle into Mano routines and expectations smoothly.

In 2019 we have four ‘new’ staff members – Mr Churchill (Grade 2), Ms Stapleton (Middles), Ms Bruce (Seniors) and Ms Schuster (returning from Family Leave and working in the Dance/Drama/Music specialist area). Together as a school community we can and will achieve great things throughout 2019. Our ongoing focus is and should be to ensure that all students feel safe, are happy and are evidently learning and progressing.

Mano has an Annual Improvement Plan which outlines some clear targets for attention, one of which is Numeracy and it will be supported by our newly funded two Maths Specialist staff positions (Mr Fleming working across Grades 3-6 and Mr Hambrook in P-2).

Working Bee, Sunday 27th January

Many thanks to the families who supported this recent event. New softfall mulch was spread around the adventure playground on this morning, as shown in the photos. Our quarterly Working Bees (on the last Sunday before each school term commences) really do help us to tackle some grounds improvement projects together with general school yard clean-ups. Whilst our part time gardener does a fabulous job, these Working Bees make a terrific difference and I acknowledge the community spirit of those who make a commitment to attend, especially the kids who join in!

Mano Family BBQ Thursday 21st February, 5:30pm

Our School Council looks forward to hosting this annual event – a welcome to the new school year Family BBQ.

Further details will be published but with some advanced notice, we hope school community members can keep the date free.

We hope you can come along and enjoy a free BBQ supplied dinner and take the opportunity to mingle with other parents and also to meet your child’s classroom teacher in an informal setting. Planning for some live music, Canteen sales of ice-creams and drinks are also underway.

Curriculum Information Evening Sessions – Week 5, Term 1

Parents are encouraged to attend these important sessions from 6:30pm – 7:30pm on the following evenings:

Prep – Monday 25th February Grade 1 and 2s – Tuesday 26th February Middles – Wednesday 27th February Seniors – Thursday 28th February

At these sessions classroom teachers will share details of daily school routines, curriculum arrangements, assessment and reporting, homework and alike.

It will also be a chance to visit classrooms and catch up with classroom teachers.

After the first four weeks of Term 1, we anticipate parents will be more likely to have some questions and queries needing to be clarified, hence the scheduling.

Student Supervision Before and After School

Department of Education & Training policy requires our school grounds to be supervised 10 minutes before classes commence and 10 minutes after classes are dismissed each day (so from 8:50am and until 3:40pm). Staff are scheduled to supervise the school grounds accordingly each day. Students who are at school earlier or later than the supervised times should be enrolled in the Before and After School Care Program (contact Camp Australia, who provide this service at Mano). We inform students that if parents are running late to pick them up after school, they should report to the General Office.

Student Absence Policy

All student absences from school must be explained and communicated to the school. Schooling is compulsory for children aged from 6-17 years, unless formal exemption has been sought and granted. All absences need to be explained and schools are expected to determine if the explanation provided is a reasonable excuse for the purposes of the parent meeting their responsibilities under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. Schools must maintain attendance records, identify and follow up unexplained absences, and develop policies to support and maintain attendance. We appreciate parents diligently informing us about all student absences and we will commit to contacting parents in cases where such contact from home has not been made. Maximising student attendance and hence achievement is the goal for all. Continuity of learning and in relationships is so beneficial for young students.

The General Office should be notified of any absences by phone or using Compass. Any parents requiring assistance with using Compass to report student absences are asked to contact the General Office staff.

Barry Rowland

Principal

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1A CAM RICHMOND - Cam has shown a delightful attitude to school by consistently modelling the 5L’s and respectful

behaviour. What a fabulous start to Grade 1 Cam!

1C EVIE CLELAND - For automatically demonstrating to all how to listen, show respect and be ready for all learning.

Excellent Evie!

1S INDIA FORSYTH - India has stepped up to Grade 1 seamlessly. She is an amazing role model for the rest of the

class. Impeccable India!

2B CHLOE TANNER - For being an excellent listener and quick to organise herself for learning. Keep it up Chloe!

2C EMA RISTEVSKI - For starting the year off well and following the 5L’s in the classroom at all times.

2O LIAM UEBERGANG - Liam shows a respectful attitude by consistently using the 5L’s in class. A sensational start to

Grade 2 Liam!

MC JACOB DARGUE - Jacob is respectful to his peers and teachers and consistently demonstrates the 5L’s throughout

the day. A great start to the year Jacob!

MG EMILY RICHMOND - For making an awesome start to 2019 by demonstrating excellent manners and making valuable contributions to class discussion.

MM BEN STOKER - Ben has consistently demonstrated the 5L’s this week and is a great role model to his peers. What a

fabulous start to the year. Keep up the great work!

MS MAISIE CSAR - For bringing her positive attitude to class, making those around her feel safe, and for showing her

5Ls right from the first bell of Term 1. Well done Maisie!

MW TYSON BROWN - Tyson has been making good choices on the floor this week and has consistently been showing

the 5L’s. Terrific start to the year Tyson!

SB ISABELLE NICOLSON - Izzy has had a fantastic start to Term 1. She is responsible and organised and has

displayed the 5L’s daily.. She is an asset to the class and has been a great help in showing me the Mano way! Thank

you Izzy.

SN PHOENIX HAPETA - Phoenix has made a great start to his time here at Mano, making lots of new friends and

demonstrating an eagerness to learn. Fantastic Phoenix!

SS JAYDEN BROWN - Jayden kicked off his Senior life in excellent style right from the first day by being attentive and

ready to do his best. Just brilliant Jayden!

SV LEAH MCMULLAN - Leah has started the year magnificently by listening attentively and showing respect to her classmates during group discussions. Legendary Leah!

Do You Volunteer at Mano?

If you volunteer at the school, whether it be helping in the classroom, with

Bike Ed, at the Carnivale, processing books in the

Library, attending excursions or activities such as the Walkathon, it is a

Department of Education & Training requirement that you MUST have a

valid Volunteer Working with Children Check and have supplied a copy of

your card to the Office.

SCHOOL BANKING School Banking day is FRIDAY Thank you for a great year of School Banking.

School Banking will resume on Friday 8th February 2019.

Art Smock Reminder Thank-you to everyone who has an Art Smock. Once again if you have a problem sourcing one for your child please let me

know and I will help you. All students require a named Art smock as soon as possible. The best smocks have long caught in

sleeves and an opening at the back. The students can slip these smocks over their head and nothing needs doing up!

Thanks.

Mrs Walker

2019 Essential Student Learning Items & Booklists Essential Student Learning Items - $150.00 per student Includes your child’s Student Diary, Mathletics & Reading Eggs Online Subscriptions, Photocopied Resources, Assignment & Project Construction Materials, Life Education, Adolescent Education (Seniors) and selected Sports activities for Middles and Seniors students. Payment of the Essential Student Learning Items can be made directly to Vital Office with the Book Lists online or directly to the school via Qkr, Bpay, Credit Card, Eftpos, Cheque or Cash. We request payment for the Essential Student Learning Items is made by the end of Term 1, Friday 5th April 2019. Jessie Burney Business Manager

Sports Report Manifold Heights Primary School House Swimming Sports

The Manifold Heights Primary School Swimming Sports for children in Grades 3 - 6 will be held on Monday 18th February at the Geelong

College Pool between 9:40am and 1pm.

If any parents of children competing can act as an official on that day could they please fill out and return the notice below.

Thanks.

Mr Grant

Manifold Heights Primary School House Swimming Sports

Name:_______________________________________________ Phone number:__________________________

Childs name:__________________________________________ Grade:_________________________________

I am able to act as an official at the Manifold Heights Primary School House Swimming Sports on Monday 18th February at The Geelong

College Recreation Centre.

Signed:________________________________________________________

Student Absences Please remember to telephone the office and speak to either Jacquie or Jessie when your child is absent from school or if you are aware of a prior engagement. Alternatively you can submit an absence approval on the Compass app.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) 2019 CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover to costs of school excursions, camps and

sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A

special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards

expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

Parents or legal guardians are required to complete a CSEF application form and lodge it with the Office for processing.

Application forms should be completed and lodged with schools by Friday 1st March 2019, as payments are made from March. However

schools will be able to accept and process applications up until the end of term two each year. Contact the office to obtain a CSEF

application form.

Please ensure a copy of your means-tested concession card is provided with your CSEF application form. If you were

eligible and received CSEF in 2018, your application will rollover to 2019 and a new application form is not required to be

completed.

Jessie Burney

Business Manager

DIGITAL TATTOO

PARENT/CARER INFORMATION SESSION (All Parents Welcome)

Middle Department Hub

Wednesday 13th February, 6:30pm - 8pm

Young People live in an amazing world, they seamlessly move between their ‘online world’ and ‘living directly world’. As a

community this can create some in trepidation as they baffle us with their speed and connectivity, take risks and sometimes

make mistakes.

The success of the Digital Tattoo project is in the strength of the school-family partnership. By providing education to

students, teachers and parents/carers at the same time the project aims to begin a number of conversations which will

continue long after the project is finished.

This session is a chance for parents and carers to come together and look at how Young People use their Digital Space

and

explore opportunities to support them whilst they navigate and build their skills online.

The session runs for 90 mins is interactive and aims to build knowledge and skills for families.

TOPICS INCLUDE

From YouTube to social media, gaming to SnapChat we will talk about looking out for your mates, the importance

of strong role modeling, conversation starters for home, monitoring gaming habits, gambling and all things online.

FEEDBACK FORM PARENTS/CARERS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THIS SESSION –

‘The whole thing was fantastic. It’s always going to be hard to cover all the content in one evening but you did extremely

well. Loads of great ideas and communicated in an accessible and humourous way. A fun evening! Thanks for keeping up

with the research too- that feels good to have that tied inot the anecdotes.’ ‘ Stop the head in the sand mentality ‘

‘Learning that prohibition doesn’t work.’ ‘Funny, entertaining, informative’ ‘Lots of practical tips delivered in an accessible

way’

__________________________________________________________________________________

To RSVP to this event please return this slip to the school office.

I, ______________________________________ look forward to attending the Digital Tattoo Parent Information session on

Wednesday, 13th February.

Manifold Heights Community Garden News

Thank you to those wonderful people who are helping us weed, water, plant and mulch the organic edible food forest!

On the first Saturday of each month, you are invited to meet other friendly, like-minded people to swap produce and ideas in the community garden from 9:30-11:30 (enter from Manifold Street) and to join our group if you wish to participate in the

fun of producing and harvesting local, seasonal, organic food.

Pop these dates in your diary: 2nd Feb, 2nd March, 6th April, 4th May, 1st June

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Facebook: Manifold Heights Community Garden Email: manifoldcommunitygarden@gmail.com

Mano’s before and after school care

program is run by Camp Australia.

More information can be found at

Proud suppliers of the

Manifold Heights

Primary

School uniform Open: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm

Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Compass School Manager You can download our Compass app for

FREE at the App Store (iPhones) or

Google Play Store (Android). Just search

Manifold Heights Primary. This is a great

method of communication between the school and our parent

community! You can receive notifications about upcoming

events and notify the school of student absences.

Qkr

Have you downloaded Qkr

(Quicker) yet?! You can pay

your excursions and other school payment items right now

using Qkr! To make payments immediately why not download

it today and take a look at our school on Qkr! Just search Qkr

in the App Store or Google Play Store and sign up today! If

you are having issues please contact the Office.

- ‘We make kids smile’

OSHC school number:

5229 7257

Customer Service:

1300 105 343

Lloyd Moulton Sales Consultant Barry Plant 5221 4011 0434 587 881

Barry Plant 59 Gheringhap Street Geelong, 3220

Music Lessons AT school

Piano, keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum or

Singing Lessons

During &/or After School Hours at School

To enrol in, or to obtain more information

please contact Meagan:

mbmt@bigpond.com

Providing Music Lessons in local schools since 1985.

ABN 54 479 044 236

Safe, Friendly, Qualified

ADTA Member

Dominic Greco

DIA No. DI004455 Phone: 0427 600 346 Email: domgreco333@gmail.com