Principal’s Report 1 – 2

This week in the Principal’s Report the

following topics are covered:

* Capital Works

* Soirees

* 2020 Student Leadership

* Prep 2020 Transition

* Parent / Helper Morning Tea

* Enrolments for 2020

Diary Dates

Fri 1st Nov - Yr.6 Orienteering 9-3pm

***Monday 4th Nov***

Student Free Day (no school)

Report Writing Day

***Tuesday 5th Nov***

MELB. CUP DAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY (no school)

***Wednesday 6th Nov***

Student Free Day (no school)

Teacher PD - Review/Planning

Thur 7th Nov - SCHOOL DENTAL VAN

Fri 8th Nov - PREP TRANSITION NO. 1

Fri 8th Nov - 5A & 5C Greek Olympics

Mon 11th Nov - 2B Class Play 5:30pm

Wed 13th Nov - Yr. 3 SHOWCASE DINNER

Thurs 14th Nov - 4A Class Play 6pm

Fri 15th Nov - PREP TRANSITION NO. 2

Wed 20th Nov - Wear RED Day

Fri 22nd Nov - PREP TRANSITION NO. 3

Sat 23rd Nov - BENTLEIGH FARMERS’ MKT

NO SUSHI ORDERS ON TUESDAY 26TH NOV

Thurs 28th Nov - Steiner Orchestra

Concert 6pm

Fri 29th Nov - PREP TRANSITION NO. 4

Wed 4th Dec - 2A Class Play 6pm

Thurs 5th Dec - Parent/Helpers Morning

Tea 10:30am

Thurs 5th Dec - Yr.2 Steiner Parent Music

Information session 3:45pm

Wed 11th Dec - 5A Class Play 6pm

Mon 16th Dec - Awards Ceremony

Wed 18th Dec - Grade 6 Graduation 6pm

Thurs 19th Dec - Grade 6 Excursion

Principal’s Report - Maria Shearn

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

31st October 2019 Term 4 / Week 4, Issue 2

Bignell Road East Bentleigh 3165

Phone: 9570 3525 Fax: 9579 0205 Email: east.bentleigh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

SCHOOL VISION:

East Bentleigh Primary School provides a rich, inviting, child-focused

environment ensuring that all students feel safe and stimulated. Our students are

able to achieve their full academic, creative and social potential, equipped for the

challenges of lifelong learning. Students develop into healthy and confident

individuals, actively contributing to the world in which they live.

Hello everyone,

Capital Works

We now have 3 panels of rammed earth

feature wall completed in our new building,

with more panels to be built. Work remains

slightly ahead of schedule, with roofing

being the next step in the process.

Soirees

What a wonderful time we had on Tuesday night as

instrumental teachers Felicite, Molly and Matt presented

their students to an appreciative audience. I always feel so

proud of, and in awe of the courage our young students

who put their hands up for such events exhibit performing

either solo or in small groups to their parents and friends.

At this soiree our guitarists performed for the first time and it

was lovely to watch the looks of concentration whilst

playing and the sense of accomplishment when they

finished. Thanks kids for a lovely night and their teachers

too for being such great role models for our students. I

know Sue and I are looking forward to the second soiree,

featuring Jonathan and Ben’s students tonight.

DID YOU KNOW ?

You can pay for all excursions & in school

activities online using BPAY and your

family reference number.

This family reference number can be

found on the bottom of your Statement of

Account.

Then all you have to do is sign the permis-

sion form, mark it “paid online” and give it

to the class teacher.

East Bentleigh Primary School acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

At East Bentleigh Primary School we are committed to child safety.

Principal’s Report - Maria Shearn

2020 Student Leadership

It is an exciting time for our Year 5 students at the moment because it is at this time of the year our selection process

for our Student Leadership team takes place. The teachers and I will be working through this process with the students

in the next few weeks. We will talk about and ask our Year 5’s to think about the following very important facts - that

student leadership within the school environment comes with responsibilities which includes being a strong and

positive role model for others and promoting our school values:

- by setting an example for fellow students,

- by participating in all house sporting events and school activities,

- by acting responsibly,

- by being confident and well spoken,

- by being supportive of other children encouraging tolerance & compassion,

- by displaying leadership qualities and a team approach,

- by adhering to the school code of conduct,

- by being punctual to school and having high attendance at school.

All of the above are what we see as vital components of strong leadership in our students.

There are three stages involved for the selection of our student leadership team for 2020.

Firstly interested students will be asked to submit written applications by Friday 22nd November. Student candidate

speeches will be held on Friday 29th November at 11:30am, then finally those students wishing to apply for a School

Captain position will sit an interview on Monday 2nd December. I wish all of our students who would like to be

considered the very best of luck. All positions will be announced at the Awards Assembly on Monday 16th December.

Prep 2020 Transition

In an indication that we are entering the time of the year that seems to disappear before our eyes in schools, we will

be holding the first of our prep transition afternoons here next Friday, where the new intake of students for 2020 make

their first formal visit to the world of school. It is always a very exciting and sometimes emotional afternoon for children

and adults alike. Whilst the children share some time with their peers and teachers in the classrooms, new parents will

have the opportunity to learn more about our school and get to know one another over some refreshments.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES - Parent / Helpers Thank You Morning Tea

We will be holding this annual event again this year on Thursday 5th December at 10:30am in the hall. This is one way

our teaching staff can say thank you to our many parents and volunteers who help out with our programs throughout

the year.

Enrolments for 2020

These are still being taken - if you know of any sibling enrolments in either stream

for next year would you please ask the parents concerned to let us know in the

office. We are well into our planning for Prep classes for 2020 so it is imperative that

we have an accurate view of numbers in order to ensure adequate planning.

Please also let us know if your family is planning on moving and therefore leaving

the school at the end of this year.

Until next time…………...Maria Shearn - Principal

FINAL REMINDER - Year 3 Showcase Dinner Dear Year 3 Parents / Carers,

This is a FINAL reminder to please book/pay for the Showcase Dinner - if you are planning to attend, scheduled for Wed. 13th

November @ 6pm.

Please note: If we do not receive enough bookings/payments from our Year 3 families by tomorrow - Friday 1st November

– we will be offering your spots to other year level families and you will unfortunately miss out.

If you have special dietary requirements – you must tell us when you book your tickets, please do not leave it for the

night of the dinner. Thank-you

FRENCH NEWS

French Performances - Week 8

(Monday 25th Nov. to Friday 29th Nov.)

OPEN CLASSROOMS

Due to the lack of space whilst under construction - our French Performances this year will

take place in your child’s classroom during their (open) French session - All parents / carers

are welcome to come along. More details of dates / times will be sent out shortly.

Our three Prep classes however, will do their French Performances at each subsequent

School Assembly from Monday 29th November - dates / times to be advised.

Marie Seif - French Teacher

Parent Information

"Starman Mascot Visit"

Last Monday, students in Prep and Grade 1 were visited by the Melbourne

Stars Cricket mascot, "Starman". He visited the students to present them

with their rewards for completing the Mascot’s Challange over 4 weeks.

This involved students practising completing hand/eye coordination

challanges in catching, throwing and bouncing. If your child is interested in

playing and learning more about cricket, they can visit

https://www.playcricket.com.au/ to find their nearest club.

John Seeary - PE Teacher

Dear parents / carers,

Thank-you to all the families who ordered mangoes through our

fundraiser this year - we have a whopping 270 trays coming our way in

early December. We will let you know that date of delivery once advised.

Thank you so very much for supporting our school’s fundraising efforts.

Parent / Community Information

Costco Moorabbin would like to offer all the staff

and parents of East Bentleigh Primary School a

VIP invitation.

The invite allows you to come and have a once-off shop

without a membership at our Moorabbin store. There is no

minimum or maximums you need to spend and no obligation

to have to join as a member.

This is a really great way to see if you like what we offer and if it could be of use to

you. Just grab a Costco flyer from the school office - to use as your ticket to enter

Costco Moorabbin. Offer valid to 24th November 2019.

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