Checking out What’s on Offer at the Book Fair Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm!

Principal—Ms. Meg Parker Assistant Principal—Mr. Ben McCredden 80—118 Jetty Road, School Council President—Mr. Chris Kowalik PO Box 276, Clifton Springs, 3222

Email: clifton.springs.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone: 5251 3581 Website: www.cliftonspringsps.vic.edu.au Fax: 5251 3405

Newsletter No. 7 Tuesday May 22nd 2018

Our School Vision To develop outstanding citizens and life long learners who believe that effort and persistence leads to success.

Through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Innovation and Excellence we strive to make a

difference in our community and environment.

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT ~ May 22nd 2018

Management Update _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Special Guest

Lisa Neville, our local member of Parliament, will be attending assembly this Friday 25th May to present

an Indigenous Flag to the school as an acknowledgment of our increasing Koori student population.

Newsletter

We will continue to publish the full version of the newsletter every fortnight, but for the convenience of

teachers, parents and students, every other week, we will publish the names of students who are being

awarded at the School Assembly the Friday of that week, the name of the class performing and relevant

dates coming up as reminders.

Picking up of children

Please remember the carpark closest to the front Administration area of school is reserved for staff and

visitors. Please do not enter this carpark at pick up and drop off time for safety reasons. Staff on yard duty

will be approaching cars that do, to remind the drivers of the areas delegated for parent pick up and drop

off. The disabled park is for visitors or parents of children with a disability or who have a disability

themselves.

Environment Committee Update

Our first meeting was held last Tuesday. Agenda items included developing a strategic approach to the

maintenance and development of Buildings and Grounds Facilities.

If any parents particularly with Landscaping or Building expertise, would like to contribute to the

development of the Building and Grounds Action Plan please contact myself on 5251 3581.

Curriculum Day Term 4, Public and School Holidays for the remainder of the year

Queens Birthday Monday, 11th June 2018

Term 2 School holidays Saturday, 30th June 2018 -Sunday, 15th July 2018

Term 3 School holidays Saturday, 22nd September 2018 - Sunday, 7th October 2018

Term 4 public holiday Geelong Cup 24th October 2018– NO SCHOOL

Term 4 Curriculum Day - 11th December 2018

Summer Holidays commence Saturday, 22nd December 2018

Curriculum Update ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAPLAN

Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authorities (VCAA) are the organisation that runs the NAPLAN. Each

school has a visitor every few years from VCAA to observe how we run NAPLAN to ensure we run the

NAPLAN tests according to the guidelines.

We had an observer this year and he complimented in particular the Year 3 students, saying they had the

best attitude of all the students he had seen in all the schools he had visited, and obviously tried their best

to do each of the tests. Well done Year 3 and 5 students.

Curriculum Day May 9th

The Curriculum Day was a great success. The Admin. staff went to Barwon Heads P.S. to look at how they

use Compass, looking at ways to reduce some of the workload in the office, particularly as we increase in

student population. They have a number of recommendations and changes they want to put in place to

make the most of the Compass package.

The Integration Aides joined the staff at Armstrong Creek P.S. and had a school tour but also watched the

practices of the Integration Aides at work at Armstrong Creek P.S.

The Classroom and specialist staff took part in the school tour of Armstrong Creek P.S. and then

participated in a workshop on Digital Technology. It included the reasons why Digital Technology is so

important to include in the curriculum, practical activities and a familiarization with the resources we have

at the school. The teachers then spent time in the afternoon planning practical lessons.

Continued over the page………..

Assembly presentation

25th May by 34M

1st June by 56R

Principal’s report continued……

Bellarine Community Dental Program visit.

We had a fantastic response to the visit from the Bellarine Community Health Dental Program, with

approximately 200 students at CSPS being checked by the visiting Dentists. Each child received a report

to take home. The Bellarine Community Health dental clinic is based in Point Lonsdale and can be

contacted on 5258 0828 for any follow up.

New Chaplaincy Team at CSPS

We would like to introduce CJ Teuma who will be working with Pete Hobbs in the Chaplaincy role at CSPS.

I am the proud mum of 6 amazing kids. I have a passion for family adventures,

photography and volunteering to help the homeless with the Salvos.

Most importantly, I love to listen to people and be a support and comfort to those around

me needing help.

I look forward to journeying with you and your children in my role as assistant to the

Chaplain.

Meg Parker,

Principal

Wellbeing and Engagement Update

The new Armstrong Creek school

Congratulations to the following students who will be presented with the

Class Award for this week

Awarded May 11th This Fri. May 25th

TBA

PA—Aaliah R. TBA PB—Mayah C. Krystal B PJ—Charlie R., Ryder W Shiloh T. 12D—Tom A. Daniel F. 12K— Seth N. Holly V. 1/2M—Tannah H. Holly D-J 12P—Jake H. Layla H. 12R—Sienna S-W Zoe K. 34C—Mason H. Taliah V. 34H—Henry H. TBA 34K—Sophie T. Matthew O. 3/4M—Annie H. William R. 3/4S—Ankus K. Charlie D. 56C—TBC Avelia I. 56G—Rilee B. Tayleisha B. 56N—Lachlan W. Marli T. 56R—Zali D. Eden G.

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC)

This fortnight at OSHC we will be making pebble pets, painting boomerangs, creating shrinkeez bag tags, playing long rope skipping games, playing dodge ball and cooking mini pizzas.

A reminder to families of our services Cancellation / Absence from care Policy. In the case of an Absence, permanently booked places are charged for unless a medical certificate is provided to the service. Our service currently has limited vacancies at both our Before School and After School programs for both permanent and casual bookings. Bookings can be made through the school office or directly at the program once an enrolment form for the service has been completed.

The Clifton Springs PS OSHC Team

BOOK FAIR

ONE DAY ONLY!

THIS Friday May 25th

In the Music Room

8:30am—4:00pm

READ MORE IN MAY!

The more books you buy, the

more points we have to spend on

books for our students!

VicSRC CONFERENCE On Monday May 14th, 9 senior students attended a student leadership conference with Mr McCredden in Geelong, run by the VicSRC. Molly, Lilli, Arch, Isobel, Michaela, Jenna, Tayleisha, Jordan and Bella had a wonderful day learning various leadership lessons and getting the chance to mingle with other schools. This conference was the 3rd student leadership conference our school has attended in the past month as we continue to pursue our vision of having a truly student centred school. The 9 students were given some challenges for when they return to school so they can continue to drive improvement at CSPS. The group are focussing on further building positive relationships between students and staff. The attitudes of the 9 students were exemplary and they faced all tasks and discussions with a positive mindset.

STUDENT BANKING EVERY TUESDAY

Apply online at

commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

GOLD SPONSOR—BENDIGO BANK SILVER SPONSOR—The Bungalow Restaurant BRONZE SPONSOR—Drysdale Clinic

EDUCATION WEEK May 21st—25th Celebrating the Arts Monday May 21st 1. Art Challenge at home. Draw (all by yourself), your pet/favourite toy and bring your piece of artwork to school on Friday for display. This connects with a whole term drawing focus in Art and there are prizes to be won! 2. Whole School Shared Story Writing: Throughout the week, teaching teams will contribute a paragraph to a shared story, and then pass it on for the next class to contribute. The finished product will be read out at Friday's assembly.

Tuesday May 22nd Tour for 2019 Preps 2:00 -3:00pm

Wednesday May 23rd

1. Tour for 2019 Preps 9:15 - 10:15am 2. National Simultaneous Story Time - after recess all classes will together will read Hickory Dickory Dash as it is read over the PA. 3. Open house choir to be held Wednesday lunchtime in the Gym. Interested students wel-come to come and listen, sing or dance. Thursday May 24th—Art Club in Art Room at lunch time with Mrs Petersen

Friday May 25th—Open Day for current families 9:00—12:00pm. Sign in at classroom - Choir Performance at Assembly

- Book Fair for one day only: 8:30am—4:00pmin the Music Room

15 Collins St Drysdale 5251 2865

Monday—Friday 8:00am—5:15pm

Saturday 9:00am– 11:00am

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) At Clifton Springs Primary School we value learning in all dimensions of our students development. Each week students at CSPS have lessons that are specifically targeted to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL).

Throughout term 1, and again in term 3, students will work through lessons from the Respectful Relationships curriculums, which aim to develop their sense of identity and to look at their own individual strengths.

This term and again in term 4, Kids Matter lessons will be run each Friday morning. The Kids Matter groups are a vertical grouping of students from prep to Year 6. They include any siblings at the school and aim to have to same teacher each year.

Each group has two KidsMatter student captains who work collaboratively with the teacher to teach the lesson. Each lesson is focused on Social and Emotional learning and wellbeing. This term we have focused on working together as a group, or in a team, before looking at cyber safety.

I f you have any questions please contact Amanda Marsh or Kellie Hewson on ph. 5251 3581.

TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR CHILD HEALTHY

Regularly wash your hands and sneeze or cough into your elbow.

Students with cold or flu like symptoms should seek medical attention.

If unwell, limit contact with others or stay at home until symptoms have passed.

DATES TO REMEMBER– PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES

PARENTS & FRIENDS GROUP Present………….

The 2018 Entertainment Book!

Available from the office for just $60 as a digital copy or as a book.

$10 from each sale comes back to the school.

NUT/EGG/SEAFOOD ALLERGY ALERT

Please be aware we have children with life threatening allergies to PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, SEAFOOD and EGGS at this school .

Children are asked not to bring any foods containing nuts or sesame seeds to school.

Bellarine Catchment Network & Clifton Springs Primary School Year 4 Students

Jetty Rd Boat Harbour Environment Day

Monday 28th May 2018 Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association, Bellarine Catchment Network and City of Greater Geelong have again invited our Year 4 students to participate in a morning to gain a

greater appreciation of the Jetty Rd Boat Ramp area and its environmental, cultural and social values As part of this day our students will have 4 site activities, each lasting 25minutes, including;

1. Beach Comb and Marine Debris Survey

2. Schools Coastcare Program - Environmental Coastcare Game

3. Revegetation and Flora / Fauna Interpretation 4. Historical/ Community Talk (To be confirmed)

Year 4 Students who have returned their permission slip will leave

school at 9am to walk to the boat ramp taking their snack with them. They will return in time for lunch.

MOONLIGHT MOVIE NIGHT

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Monday 21st May

Education Week ‘Celebrating the Arts’

Art challenge sent home

Tuesday 29th May

Division Cross Country – 3 students

Tuesday 22nd May

Tour for 2019 Prep families 2:00-3:00pm

Thursday 31st May

Lightning Premierships Year 5/6 $15

Wednesday 23rd May

Tour for 2019 Prep families 9:15-10:15am

Monday 4th June

Finance Meeting 3:30pm

Thursday 24th May`

Prep Excursion to Fairy Park $17 Tuesday 5th June

District Soccer

Friday 25th May

Book Fair –all day - Music Room 8:30am – 4:00pm

OPEN DAY for families 9-12pm

Choir Performance at assembly

Tuesday 19th June

School Council Meeting

Monday 28th May

Year 4 Coast Care Excursion 9-1pm

Thursday 21st June

House Athletics at Landy Field Years 3-6

School Camp this year? Worried about wetting accidents?

Come to Inner Strength Physiotherapy. The successful treatment of bladder and bowel problems takes time, come and see us early in the year to have the best chance of being dry for camp. At Inner Strength Physiotherapy we have qualified, experienced Paediatric Continence Physiotherapists who offer skilled assessment and treatment of children’s bladder and bowel problems.

Who should see us? Children with……

Constipation / faecal retention

Faecal incontinence (previously called encopresis) or soiling

Slow to toilet train for either bowel or bladder

Day wetting, urinary urgency, ongoing urinary tract infections

Bed wetting

Children with both developmental and continence problems Evidence Based interventions may include…..

Education of parents and child, Toileting programs, Teaching correct defaecation muscle dynamics, Pelvic floor muscle training / relaxation, Bio feedback, Bedwetting alarm programmes, Neuromodulation (TENS, Interferential), Liaison with kindergartens and schools, Working with medical or other specialist and services.

Children with problems present for longer than 6 months may be eligible for an Enhanced Primary Care Rebate from Medicare- check with your GP.

Call 5229 7963 and visit us at 115 Pioneer Rd Grovedale.

ANYTIME Fitness Drysdale is hosting the 24hr Treadmill Challenge to support Suicide

Prevention Australia on FRIDAY MAY 25th.

For just $15 you can book a 15min spot on a treadmill and you can book as many spots as

you like OR sponsor Ms Costa and she will run for you!

To REGISTER go to www.treadtogether.org.au or

to DONATE go to http://treadtogether.gofundraise.com.au/page/Drysdale

A big thank you to

those who have

already sponsored!

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