NEWSLETTER No 13 –19th May, 2017

CHALCOT WEEKLY

Growing a Supportive Community of Active Learners

Principal’s Long Service Leave

I will be taking Long Service Leave from Thursday 25th May until Wednesday 14th June. During this

time, Paul Poliviou will be Acting Principal and Mrs Leggas, Ms Ablitt and Mr Suttie will act as

Assistant Principals on designated days.

Mrs Leggas will be in the office on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May.

Mr Suttie will be in the office from Monday 29th May until Friday 2nd June.

Ms Ablitt will be in the office from Monday 5th June until Tuesday 13th June.

Mrs Tamsin Corrigan will be teaching these classes during this time. There will be no disruption to the

curriculum program, which has already been developed by the class teachers.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

We have been advised that there has been a case of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease identified in the junior

school (Prep). This is a viral infection that produces small blisters on the palms of the hands, soles of the

feet and inside the mouth. Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is a common viral infection which is easily

passed from person to person. It usually causes a mild illness. Good hygiene helps prevent

infection. In Primary school and children’s services centres, exclusion is required until all blisters have

dried.

District Cross Country Competition We have done it again!!!!! Champions third year in a row – Go Chalcot!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the District Cross Country competition on

Tuesday. A big thank you to our amazing Physical Education teacher

Ms Thomas, for organising our schools participation. Qualifying students will take part in the

Divisional Cross Country competition on Monday 29th May.

Camp Night Meeting- Thursday 25th May 6.00pm Parents with students in Year 3 & 4 are invited to attend an information evening about the Year 3 & 4

camp which will be taking place from 29th November to 1st December. The purpose of the evening is to

inform parents of the finer details of our Camping Program and expectations for the students. The

meeting will be held in 3/4 portables and is expected to be approximately 30 – 45 minutes. Parents will

also have the opportunity to have their questions answered. If you wish to attend, please respond via the

link provided in the notice sent out on Flexibuzz by Tuesday 23rd May.

Parent Club Chocolate Drive

As part of our plan to improve resources at Chalcot Lodge Primary School, Parent Club are

running a ‘Fantastic Cadbury Fundraiser Drive’. Each box contains 30 pieces of chocolate

valued at $1.00 each. The entire box/bag is worth $30.

May we suggest that you sell to family members, colleagues in the workplace, friends or

neighbours. We do not recommend involving children in selling door to door. Those interested need to

reply via FlexiBuzz (Tiqbiz) by Wednesday 14th June. Parent Club we will then order the chocolates and

send the chocolates home during the last week of Term 2. We ask that all unsold chocolates and money

collected be returned to Chalcot Lodge Primary School no later than Friday 21st July. Money should be

in the named envelope provided and unsold chocolates in the original box/bag. There is certainly no

obligation for families to buy any chocolates that they are unable to sell.

Money raised from the Cadbury Fundraising Drive will go towards upgrading laptops and iPads

throughout the school.

School Policy Review

We are currently reviewing our Students with Disabilities and Staff Register Protocol policies. School

community input is welcome. If you would like to make any comments in relation to these policies,

please feel free to email your comments to me via the schools email address at

chalcot.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au.

Monica Ghirxi

Principal

Excursions and Invisits

To enrich class programs this year, teachers have planned

excursions outside the school to provide all students with

opportunities for first hand learning experiences, which will

broaden their understanding and knowledge of units of work being

taught.

Teachers will have also planned invisits to the school where visitors

provide expertise and knowledge as part of the planned curriculum

program.

It is vital that all students attend excursions and invisits as these activities relate to specific parts of the

school's curriculum. It is vital that the permission slip and payment via QKR be processed promply.

Legally, without the return of a signed permission slip, a student CANNOT attend an excursion or

invisit.

Students participating in excursions which require a meal, should clearly label their lunch and drink (no

glass containers for drinks).

School uniform must be worn at all times on excursions.

Coughs, Colds and Asthma

Coughs, colds and the flu are one of the most common triggers of asthma. The common cold is caused by

an upper respiratory tract infection and is a common illness for children and adults in Australia. As we

approach the colder months, here are some tips to keep in mind to prevent and reduce the spread of

coughs, colds and the flu:

Avoid coughing and sneezing on or near others and wash your hands thoroughly to prevent the

spread of disease.

If your child is not feeling well, it is recommended that they stay home and rest, to reduce the

spread of infections and to speed up their recovery process.

Everyone should have the annual flu vaccination to ensure they are protected from this disease.

You or your child may be eligible for the free flu vaccination.

Prior to purchasing any medications or herbal and natural remedies’, you should seek the advice

of your doctor or pharmacist as some medications can react with asthma medications

Paul Poliviou

Assistant Principal

CHALCOT LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

POLICY: STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INITIAL COPY RATIFIED REVIEW

1993 16/05/2017

PURPOSE

To provide the opportunity for students with disabilities and impairments to be given the opportunity to

reach their maximum potential.

GUIDELINES

The focus of the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) is to educate students through

inclusive curriculum strategies;

Every student has the right to be educated in their neighbourhood school;

Resources and services should be school based wherever possible;

The collaborative process for inclusive education is outlined in the following Department of

Education and Training (DET) documents: ‘Program for Students with Disabilities’; and ‘Program

Support Group Guidelines for Students with Disabilities’;

Education Support Officers will be appointed according to DET requirements:

Documentation to support the Student with Disabilities application must be provided to meet at least

one of the following criteria: hearing impairment; intellectual disability; severe language with

critical needs; physical disability; visual impairment; severe behavioural disorder or autism spectrum

disorder; and

Priority for allocation of resources for Education Support Officers is determined by DET.

IMPLEMENTATION

The Principal will report to School Council each term, or more frequently when required, on the

operations of the Program for Students with Disabilities;

Upon seeking funding, a Student Appraisal Group will be formed for each student and will comprise

the Student Welfare Coordinator, the parents/guardians who may also request a parent advocate, and

any appropriate departmental or private consultants;

The Student Appraisal Group will assess the needs of the student, collect relevant supporting

documentation and complete the Program for Students with Disabilities Application;

Upon enrolment, a Student Support Group (SSG) will be formed consisting of the Student Welfare

Coordinator (SWC), class teacher, parents/guardians of the student, a parent advocate if requested

and other relevant support personnel;

SSGs operate for each student who receives PSD funding;

The SSG will make decisions regarding program development and management and monitor progress

of students;

The SWC will be responsible for coordinating the Program for Students with Disabilities;

PSD funding received for a student will be deployed by the school administration, in consultation

with the SWC, and will primarily be used to employ an Education Support Officer, as well as

providing speech pathology if needed, necessary resources and professional development for the

Educational Support Officer;

Job descriptions for Educational Support Officer will be in line with ‘School Support Officers

Handbook' and be detailed in the school’s Roles & Responsibilities document each year;

Students involved in the Program for Students with Disabilities will be placed in classes following

discussions with relevant class teachers, the Principal and the Assistant Principal/SWC;

Students on the Program for Students with Disabilities will be assessed against the Victorian

Curriculum or if necessary, against the Victorian Curriculum Pre Foundation levels (A B C D);

Reports to parents will reflect the Victorian Curriculum and the individual learning goals set each

term by the classroom teacher, Educational Support Officer and parents during the SSG meetings.

EVALUATION

The Students with Disabilities Policy will be reviewed by the SWC and Principal, in consultation with

the Education Policy Committee, every four years or sooner if required.

CHALCOT LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

POLICY: Staff Registration Protocols

INITIAL COPY RATIFIED/REVIEW

25/2/2014 10/05/2017

PURPOSE

To provide a system for the recording and monitoring/updating of staff qualifications

and to provide documentation to assist in the identification of suitably qualified staff when planning

school activities.

IMPLEMENTATION

Register of all staff

Chalcot Lodge will keep an electronic (through edupay/MyVIT) and hard copy Register of

the Teachers’ VIT Registration and Education Support Staff Working with Children’s Check.

A hard copy of the Register will be kept in a secure location in the administration offices.

An electronic copy will be available on the schools computer system.

Copies of all documentation will be kept in individual personnel files in a secure location.

Victorian Institute of Teaching registration: Current registration is required by all Teacher and Principal Class members, including Casual Relief

Teachers.

It is the responsibility of the Principal to ensure prior to employment, that all prospective

new employees are compliant with VIT registration.

It is the responsibility of each Teacher and Principal Class member to ensure that their

registration is current. This information can be accessed by visiting MyVIT at

http://www.vit.vic.edu.au

Any Teacher or Principal Class member whose registration lapses or is suspended will be

removed from their duties as they have no registration to teach and may have no current

WWC.

Provisionally registered Teachers must meet the VIT requirements to gain Full

Registration within the time frame set out by the VIT.

Working with Children Check:

A current satisfactory Working with Children Check E (Employment) is required by all

Education Support Staff, including Casual ES Staff and any workers based at Chalcot

Lodge Primary School.

It is the responsibility of the Principal prior to employment that any prospective new

employees are compliant with their WWC Check. (Note if a person is registered with the

VIT this replaces the requirement for a WWC Check).

WWC Checks are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. It is the responsibility of each

ES Staff member, and other workers and volunteers to ensure that their registration is

current. This information can be accessed by visiting

https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu

Any ES staff member who does not have a current satisfactory Working with Children

Check will not be permitted to assist with school activities at Chalcot Lodge Primary

School.

First Aid Qualifications

Only staff sufficiently trained under the OHS Act 2004 and Department of Education and

Training (DET) First Aid Policy will be placed on the First Aid roster.

The Principal/Nominee will check the currency of First Aid qualifications at the beginning

of each year when the staff duty rosters are being compiled.

Staff whose First Aid qualification expire in that year are notified of this.

A copy of all First Aid qualifications is placed in the staff member’s personnel file.

Occupational Health & Safety Competencies

A spread sheet of OHS Competencies will be included as part of the Register. The

Principal/Nominee will provide the designated ES staff member responsible for the maintenance

of the Register with details of those staff competent in the following areas:

OHS training

Mandatory reporting

Workplace Harassment training

Evaluation

This policy will be reviewed by the Principal in consultation with the Education Policy

Committee, every four years, or sooner if required.

District Cross Country Congratulations to all the students that competed at the District Cross Country event on Tuesday! Our Cross Country Team are the 2017 Champions! Our school has now won this title three consecutive years! We are all so proud of our runners demonstrating such a high level of endurance, effort and sportsmanship. A special mention to the following 14 students who placed 1-10 at the event that will now go through to Division Cross Country to be held on Monday 29th May. 9/10 Girls 1st Place: Demi Running 8th Place: Emily Phillips 11 Boys 1st Place: Noah Mraz 2nd Place: Logan Running 5th Place: James Ozols 11 Girls 4th Place: Ashleigh Boustead 5th Place: Grace Truong 9th Place: Olivia Corrigan 10th Place: Andrea Kovac 12/13 Girls 1st Place: Leah Starecki 2nd Place: Sarah O'Callaghan 4th Place: Audrey Papaefstathiou 5th Place: Justyna Komar 8th Place: Makayla Robertson

DIARY DATES

Tuesday 23rd May Yr 3 – 6 School Athletics Carnival Payment due IMMEDIATELY

Tuesday 23rd May Senior Assembly Cancelled Due to Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 24th May Prep Invisit – Zoo Comes to You Payment due IMMEDIATELY

Thursday 25th May ICAS – Computer Competition

Thursday 25th May Year 3/4 Camp Information Night 6.00pm Start – Portables

Friday 26th May Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport Home – St Paul Apostle Sth PS

Monday 29th May Division Cross Country -

Qualified Students Only

Toomuc Recreation Reserve Princes

Highway, Pakenham

Tuesday 30th May Talent Show Seniors – 9.30am, Juniors – 11.30am

Tuesday 30th May ICAS – Science Competition

Tuesday 30th May Junior Assembly Prep – Yr 2 Directly after junior Talent Show

Thursday 1st June Education Night – ‘Healthy

Minds, Healthy Bodies ‘

Please respond by 25th May via Flexibuzz

Friday 2nd June Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport Away – Doveton College

Monday 5th June Parent Club Meeting 2.30pm

Tuesday 6th June Year 1/2 Zoo Excursion Payment due by 31st May via QKR

Tuesday 6th June Senior Assembly 2.45pm – Hall

Wednesday 7th June Kinder Club 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Friday 9th June Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport Home – Southern Cross PS

Monday 12th June Queen’s Birthday No School

Tuesday 13th June ICAS – Writing Competition

Wednesday 14th June Yr 4 Production

Thursday 15th June School Council 6.00pm – Staffroom

Thursday 15th June ICAS – Spelling Competition

Tuesday 20th June Senior School Assembly 2.45pm – Hall

Thursday 22nd June Pyjama Day TBA

Friday 23rd June Parent Club Pizza Day TBA

Friday 23rd June Y5 5/6 Interschool Sport Home – Holly Family PS

Tuesday 27th June Junior School Assembly 3.00pm – Hall

Friday 30th June End of Term 2 2.30pm dismissal

Monday 17th July Term 3 Begins 9.00am start

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate

available for all families.

Morning: 7.00am – 8.45am Monday to

Friday during school term, excluding all

Victorian Public Holidays.

Permanent/casual: $ 15.00.

Breakfast is provided until 8.30am.

Our program for next week includes the

following activities:

Create sea creatures

Dance competition

Make a treasure map

Nature names

Afternoon: 3.30pm – 6.00pm Monday to

Friday during school term, excluding all

Victorian Public Holidays.

Afternoon snack and drink provided.

Permanent/casual: $ 19.00.

For program information, bookings or

cancellations, please contact Emily on

0400 194 859 during weekdays.

Y.L.V Team

UNIFORM SALES

School uniform items can be purchased

directly from the Beleza School Uniform

Store at shop 7, 151 – 159 Princess Hwy,

Hallam, phone 9702 3181. MasterCard and

Visa are accepted.

Beleza order forms are also available at the

school office. When placing your order, you

will need to make payment to the school

either by cash or by completing your credit

card details on the order form. Beleza staff

will then deliver your order the school.

SCHOOL BANKING

Don’t forget that EVERY FRIDAY is School

Banking day and students should hand in their

deposit book first thing on Friday.

IMPORTANT DATES: 2/6/17: Last opportunity for making the 1st of 15

deposits required for Tokyo Disneyland

competition

NEW APP: With the launch of the new

CommBank Youth app (unfortunately not yet

available for Android), students will be able to

track the number of Dollarmites tokens they

collect, check their bank balance and even create

a list of chores they can do to earn pocket money!

Keep an eye out for the information slip to be

handed out.

REWARDS NEWS: Rewards can be ordered as

soon as your child has 10 tokens.

NEW REWARDS AVAILABLE WHILE

STOCKS LAST: 3D Chalk Set, Colour Change

Markers, Cyber Handball and Tablet Case.

OLDER REWARDS STILL AVAILABLE:

Deep Sea Savers Money Box (1 left), Outback

Pat Bag Tag, Outer Space Savers Money Box (2

left), Sea Streamers (1 left) and Shark Keyring (1

left).

MAJOR COMPETITION: Every banker aged

4-13 who makes a minimum of 15 deposits

before the end of Term 3 will automatically earn

an entry into a competition to win a family trip to

Tokyo Disneyland plus spending money! Your

child will need to begin making deposits by

2/6/17 and bank every week after that until the

end of term 3 to be in the running. For further

details go to

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/sc

hool-banking/2017-school-banking-grand-prize-

conditions-of-entry.html

Ingrid Williams

School Banking Coordinator

Primrose Hill Close, Endeavour Hills 3802. Telephone 9700 4455

chalcot.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website Address: www.chalcotps.vic.edu.au