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T E R M 1 W E E K 9

FINDON PRIMARY

Learning for life

Cuthbert Drive, MILL PARK. 3082. Telephone: 9404 1362 Fax: 9436 8362. Email: findon.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.findonps.vic.edu.au

DATES TO REMEMBER

MARCH

31 Last Day Term 1 1.30pm Dismissal

APRIL

18 First Day Term 2

21 ANZAC Day Assembly

24 Curriculum Day

25 ANZAC Day

26 Foundation Showcase Evening

27 ATHON

MAY

4 Mother’s Day Stall

12 L.N.S.C Senior Choir Recording Session

15 Life Ed Van

16 Life Ed Van

17 Life Ed Van

18 Life Ed Van

19 Life Ed Van

19 Year 1 & 2 Dinner and Sleepover

22 Education Week

23 Open Day 9am - 11am

24 BDSSA Cross Country

JUNE

21 NMR Cross Country

28 3 Way Conference

12 Science Week

30 Last Day Term 2

Last Day Term 1 This Friday 1.30pm Dismissal

ADVANCE NOTICE CURRICULUM DAY MONDAY 24th APRIL 2017

EASTER RAFFLE DRAW at ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 31st MARCH. Be in it to win it!

NEW SCHOOL MURAL & FRIENDSHIP TREE is COMING.

Thursday 30th March sees the launch of our Mural and Friendship Tree here at Findon. There has been lots of hard work and planning to make this project happen. Enormous thanks goes to Grant, our artist in residence and to Molly & Jenny who are the ‘brains’ behind the whole project. Special thanks to the selected students F-4 who have been our artists! Can’t wait to see it finished.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE cont’d

CELEBRATING HARMONY DAY Congratulations to year 1/ 2s and everyone who participated so enthusiastically in this year’s Cultural Diversity and Harmony Day activities. The fabulous multicultural classroom activities, dress up day and magnificent luncheon, provided for an exciting day of learning.

SCHOOL COUNCIL AGM

The Annual Report to the School Community for 2016 was recently presented at the AGM. The report will be uploaded onto the school website at www.findonps.vic.edu.au. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) the following Office Bearers were elected:

President: Clare Smyth Vice President: Naomi Marks Treasurer: Stuart Lord Secretary: Florence Haining Minute Taker: Debbie Franksen

The new School Council for 2017/18 has been formed. Thank you to the following people who will either continue their term or joined as new members:

Parent Category: Michelle Sapardanis, Michelle Giosis, Paul Bullen, Belinda Davis, Ben Waterhouse, Elicia Johncey

DET Category: Prue Pisani, Florence Haining, Linda Dimos

Executive Officer: Paula Cosgrave

School Council meets every third Tuesday of the month. Observers are welcome to attend School Council meetings.

On behalf of the school community I extend a very special thank you to our retiring School Councillor President of eight years Michelle Sapardanis. Her time, contribution and dedication to our school from 2009 -2016 as School Council President, is truly valued and greatly appreciated. Michelle will continue to serve as a parent member on school council.

SCHOOL COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES: Buildings & Grounds; Education & Policy, Finance, Community Links. Sub-committee meetings are held once each month. Their role is to make recommendations to School Council about school improvement. If you

would like to be a member of a committee please let me know on 94041362.

PREMIER’S ACTIVE APRIL A great platform to encourage walking & riding to school this April. Premier’s Active April is a

Victorian Government initiative which aims to encourage Victorians to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. The initiative encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity each day during April. Registrations are now open at www.activeapril.vic.gov.au. It is free to register and all participants will receive

15% off at Sports mart in store and online

10 free YMCA passes (Mill Park Leisure Centre &Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre)

One free Get Into Cardio Tennis session

A 2 for 1 ticket offer to SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium

20% off any annual membership with Cycling Victoria

Entry into the draw to win tickets to the 2018 Australia Open Tennis Finals. Further resources for schools are available through https://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/schools/resources/

REMINDER to join us for end of Term 1 assembly at 12.30 on Friday 31st March. Students will be dismissed following assembly at 1.30pm. School resumes for Term 2 on Tuesday 18th April 2017.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE cont’d

Hello, my name is Lorraine Camilleri and I have been working at Findon Primary School for almost 20 years. Over the past 8 years. I’ve been working in the LANGUAGE SUPPORT PROGRAM area, which I LOVE SO MUCH. I am a very passionate person and I take pride in what I do. It is so rewarding watching the children achieve their goals, and seeing their smiling faces. Outside Findon, my family is very important to me, my husband George and my son Ryan are my pride and

joy. I also have a cat named Abbey. I enjoy cooking ( especially sweets) and reading, and most important

taking care of my family.

Hi, my name is Alina Dickins and this is my 10th year working at Findon Primary. I run the Language Support Program for the Junior School under the direction of Ruth, our Speech Therapist. It’s a wonderful program and I love working with the students one on one and seeing the great progress that they make in their grammar, auditory memory, vocabulary and phonological awareness. I also work in the classroom helping students reach their potential. When I’m not working I’m spending time with my husband Grant, my 2 children, Michael and Natalie and our little dog Roger. I enjoy hiking, reading, gardening and especially travelling. Feel free to knock on my door and say Hi!

Hi everyone, my name is Ben Cloney and I'm a new addition to the Findon family. I am an Educational Support trainee, here to learn as much as I can about helping children with their learning. While I'm not at work I love to play and watch sport. I play for the Victorian Paralympic soccer squad, and I will take any opportunity I can get to see some footy or cricket at the 'G’ (that's me on the left). I love to laugh and to make others laugh, and I am always trying to experience new things. I love my work here and I cannot wait to see what other wonderful things Findon has in store!

Hi I am Shelley. I am a registered nurse, I worked many years in the public health system, then 7 years ago I had a career change to work as school nurse/ librarian at Findon. My role here is varied and keeps me on my toes. I am a mum of 14 year old twins boys and an 11 year old daughter , I have been married 17 years this September and we have an old cat named Charlie. We are so lucky to have a friend who is a pilot, in this photo we have just been flying over the Yarra Valley in that very small plane. Soooo much fun.

I leave you with the following words to ponder

‘Grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren, the strength and wisdom that time and experience has given them. Grandchildren bless their Grandparents with a youthful vitality and innocence that helps them stay young at heart forever. Together they create a chain of love linking the past with the future. The chain may lengthen, but it will never part!

Have a happy and safe holiday break and Easter

Paula Cosgrave Principal

Introducing our Educational Support Staff

Hi Findon community, I’m Tegan! This year marks my 7th year at Findon. This year I am very lucky to be working in year 3/4 with Molly’s class and year 1/2 with Chloe’s class. In my spare time I teach and dance at a dance school in South Morang called United Dance Industry. I dance on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and on a Thursday afternoon. I teach the under 8’s jazz, hip hop and ballet. I also enjoy catching up with my friends and going out for dinner.

MATHS PROBLEM

Congratulations to the following 18 students who entered the Maths competition in week 8. Each of these students earnt 10 house points for their respective houses. Cuthbert won the week with 60 points. Don’t forget to add your name, house and home group to your entry.

Name HG Level House Name HG Level House

PJ B. DF Upper Cuthbert Benard A. FTC Junior Freeman

Zarah P. KJ Middle Cuthbert Riley G. MC Upper Roycroft

Timmi A. DF Upper Cuthbert Logan G. II Junior Roycroft

Sami A. MS Upper Cuthbert Bahar F-D FH Junior Strickland

Phoenix S. KJ Middle Cuthbert Lucy S. FLH Junior Strickland

Brandon S. FH Middle Freeman Bethany J. KJ Middle Strickland

Nathan S. HS Junior Freeman Valerie K. FH Middle Strickland

Harrison C. KJ Middle Freeman Declan M. II Junior Strickland

Noah W-R. II Middle Freeman Natalie C. MC Upper Strickland

House Points

Cuthbert Freeman Roycroft Strickland - WIN

50 50 20 60

THIS WEEK’S PROBLEMS – Find the Finishing Number Name and Home Group: ___________________________ House:______________________

Upper

4 to 6

Start

25% of 500

Add 7

groups of 8

Subtract 37 Find

square

root

Times 400 Find 3/4 Divide by 60

Finish?

Middle

2 to 4

Start

49 + 61

Double

that

Subtract 22 Halve Divide by 11 Times 3 Add 23

Finish?

Junior

P to 2

Start

2 + 8

Double

plus 1

Take away 6 Add 3 + 2 How many

5s?

Half Add 38

Finish?

Please submit your entries to the OFFICE by Thursday afternoon. Thank-you. MATHLETICS A reminder that the student app for Mathletics is available for the iphone, ipad, tablets and smart phones. Most of the course work (but not all) and Live Mathletics is available via this platform. 21 certificates have been earnt on Mathletics over the last two weeks. Great to see students using the program and earning the magical 1000 points from Monday to Sunday. Have a great holiday break and don’t forget to use Mathletics over the holidays to keep your mind sharp and active. LOG ONTO MATHLETICS AT: www.mathletics.com.au

FUNDRAISING EVENT

WHO

DATE OF FUNDRAISING EVENT

TERM ONE

Easter Hot Cross Buns & Raffle

(gold coin or Easter egg donation)

Whole School Event Notes and Raffle goes out 24th

Feb 15

th March forms back

29th

March buns go out Raffle drawn at assembly last day of term

Families Twilight Picnic /BBQ Whole School Event 24th

February

Sausage sizzle

Whole School Event Wed 29th

March

TERM TWO

Mother’s Day Stall Whole School 5th May

Athon & Sausage Sizzle Whole School Event 27th

April

FEH Bailey. M- telling the truth 3/4 PH Ryder burns- owning up

FNS Radin- for always being honest 5/6 MS Kathy-showing outstanding honesty

FTC Autumn- for being a role model 5/6 JW Matthew-for being honest in tricky situations

1/2 FH Valerie-being a courageous person 5/6 PD Rhianna-for being honest

1/2 II Harliv-for being a trustworthy member 5/6 EM Matilda-for being honest

1/2 CG Ebony-for being trustworthy

1/2 HS Mackenzie-for speaking truthfully

1/2 KJ Harrison-fantastic role model SPECIALISTS

3/4 DF Fetailaga-being very effortful VA Jake k-for working hard

3/4 LS Mike- trying his best PA Noah W- for being a hard working student

3/4 MC Loauy- for being thoughtful PE Will W- for being amazing

3/4 EH Haydar- for being honest and hard working KG Thomas Pianta- for being responsible

Earth Hour at Findon

Last Friday, Findon Primary School participated in the global event known as Earth Hour. Our students were encouraged to ‘switch off’ and think about actions they can take to make a better future for our planet. The students in Learning Team 3 were engaged in a very interesting lesson about the gases that make up our atmosphere. They learnt that whilst 99% of the Earth’s atmosphere is nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%), the remaining 1% are the so called ‘Greenhouse’ gases that trap the sun’s energy. As we have increased the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, we have also warmed the planet. Students were shown that these gas molecules (water vapour, carbon dioxide and methane) are made up of more atoms, and hence when they moved around they create more warmth. Students were asked to think of different actions they could take to make a change and here is what they said:

We could switch of the lights and TV when we leave the room We could compost our food scraps (or use the bucket exchange

program at Findon) We could walk or ride to school instead of driving We could plant more trees We could have our vegie gardens at home We could eat less meat and eat more vegetables We could dry our clothes on the line instead of using a clothes dryer Thanks to everyone who participated in Earth Hour at Findon. We hope we can make a difference.

EASTER

RAFFLE

DRAWN THIS FRIDAY

AT ASSEMBLY 12.30PM START

Tickets only $1 each