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HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOUIS STREET HEATHMONT Telephone 9729 5439 Fax 9720 4187 Email heathmont.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Web: www.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au

LOOKING AHEAD

JULY

Thursday July 30th Australian Maths Competition

Friday July 31st Strings to perform at Heathmont East Pre School

AUGUST

Monday August 3rd Band to perform at Viviani Pre School 12.30pm – 3.00pm

August 3rd – 5th Foundation Hearing Assessment

Tuesday August 4th State School spectacular rehearsal

Thursday August 6th 2016 Foundation Art Room Fun 9.00am-9.45am

Monday August 10th Athletics Day Foundation–Grade 2

Tuesday August 11th The Flying Bookworm Theatre Co 2.30pm Foundation/Kinder

Tuesday August 18th 2016 Foundation Music Madness 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Wednesday August 19th – 21st Grade 5 and 6 CAMP- SOVEREIGN HILL

Friday August 21st Grade 2 Sleepover

Monday August 24th – 26th Grade 4 CAMP – MT EVELYN

Thursday August 27th District Athletics

Friday August 28th Grade 2 Sleepover

SEPTEMBER

Tuesday September 1st Father’s Day Stall 2016 Foundation Japanese 10.15am-11.00am

Thursday September 3rd LITERACY DAY

Wednesday September 9th 2016 Foundation Story Time in the Library 10.00am – 11.00am

G R A D E 6 P R O D U C T I O N M E L B A C O L L E G E

T h u r s d a y S e p t e m b e r 1 0 t h a n d 1 1 t h

AIM HIG H @ HEPS

Dear Parents, 2016 FOUNDATION ORIENTATION PROGRAM As always it is delightful to observe our pre-schoolers enjoying the activities provided this term to familiarize them with the primary school environment. Visits to the Foundation classrooms and a physical education lesson have so far been presented. Next week the preschoolers have the opportunity to engage in a Visual Arts lesson. Thank you to the staff who make these experiences possible as it does impact on our timetable and

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Issue 12 Fortnight ending July 31st, 2015

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teaching workload. If you haven’t already handed in your enrolment please do so as soon as possible, as we would like to include your child in the orientation program and keep you informed of coming events; as well it helps us with preliminary planning for next year. Thank you to our Parents’ Association and Mr Andrew Philp, our School Council President, for creating the time to welcome our new parents in the staffroom whilst their children enjoyed a session of PE. HEPS TRANSITION PROGRAM 2015-2016 As is the practice at HEPS our students throughout the levels, including level six, will participate in Transition activities this term and more next. The students will spend time in a level higher than is their current to engage in activities that may assist them into the transition of a new class next year. This will also assist teachers plan for next year, observing dynamics and balance to ensure class compositions are conducive to effective learning. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FOUNDATION STUDENTS I am stating the obvious when I say, ‘Time flies!’ Our youngest students have already spent 100 days of learning at HEPS. Last Friday, the Foundation students celebrate d their 100th day with various fun and inspiring activities as well a ‘super party’. Thank you to our enthusiastic teachers and supportive staff who organized the day, and the many parents who provided fabulous food and shared in the excitement. PARENT OPINION SURVEY Thank you to the parents who are responding to the Parent Opinion Survey; we currently have 74 families represented; all surveys are due back at school by Friday 7th August. NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY All schools in Australia, including Independent and Catholic schools, will participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability this year. The Data Collection is an annual count of the number of students with disability receiving educational adjustments to support their participation in education on the same basis as students without disability. All education agencies are now required under the Australian Education regulation 2013 to provide information on a student’s level of education, disability and level of adjustment to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. Data will continue to be de-identified prior to its transfer to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. No student’s identity will be provided to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. The collection of this information from states and territories will inform future policy and program planning in relation to students with disability. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 9729 5439 or the Victorian Department of Education and Training Data Collection Hotline on (03) 96511 3621. For questions after 7 August 2015, please call the Australian Government Department of Education and Training on 1300 566 046. TALENTED STUDENTS VISIT LOCAL KINDERS Congratulations to our String Group under the direction of Mrs Jude Harper who will share their musical talents with the children at Heathmont East Pre-School; I’m sure the kindies will love the performance. Then on Monday 3rd August, the HEPS Band will present to the children and staff at Heathmont Pre-School. I know they will be in for a treat! STAFF ABSENCES You may have noticed that Ms Sutton is absent from her LOTE lessons. Please be aware that Janine has experienced an extremely sad and traumatic time as her sister passed away last term and recently both her mother and father have passed away. I know you join me in expressing our sincere condolences. Our Business Manager is currently absent for an extended period of time as she has flown to Queensland to be with her mother who is ailing. We hope that her mother makes a speedy recovery. AQUANATION With the public opening of Aquanation only weeks away, a number of soft openings have been planned to provide a chance for the Aquanation team to test how the centre operates. We have been given 10 double

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passes for their soft opening on Tuesday 4th August from 4pm to 9pm at Aquanation, 37 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. The first 10 people to contact our office will have the opportunity to experience all the centre has to offer: be prepared to swim, water play, test out the gym, try the cycle room and take a group fitness or small group training class. REFLECTING HEPS VALUES – RESPECT Parents may not be aware but often their talk during assembly is audible and distracting to both presenters and our students as listeners. I would ask that you be positive role models for our students and display the courtesy of listening when people are speaking. We love that you are interested in the assembly and stay to witness the commencement of school but if you could remain quiet or choose a more appropriate place to hold conversations, that would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Kitty Allard. Principal.

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This year has seen the emergence of “PEER SUPPORT GROUPS”

in Years 3, 4 and 5 Children have willingly volunteered to meet in groups of 3-5 children on a regular basis, to help support and care for one of their classmates who is finding school life “a bit tricky”. The childrens’ role is to be a role model and to help their classmate work out how best to respond in a difficult social situation. These Peers Support Groups have many benefits: 1. the classmate feels supported and cared for 2. the classmate learns stronger social skills from his/her peers and so feels more confident

and happier at school 3. the peer supporters learn to listen and to understand another person’s struggles 4. the peer supporters think through how best to respond to a social situation for the benefit

of everyone and so develop leadership skills 5. everyone makes more friends! As I facilitate these groups during the week, we all realize that whilst we are helping a classmate out, we are all learning a great life skill: What great joy we get out of our day, when we help others along their way! Libby (Student Wellbeing)

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LUKE 2A His fantastic attitude, work effort and super positive start to Term 3. Wow Luke, well done.

RUKAYAH 1C For always striving to achieve your best. You are a fantastic student Rukayah and a great example to others!

ELIZA 1C For dedication and enthusiasm towards your school work. You are such a high achiever and hard worker. Well done Eliza!

OLIVER 1/2B Such a positive working week. Your attitude and cooperation this week have been excellent!

SAM FOUNDATION C For returning to Term 3 with a positive attitude towards learning and always doing your best.

DYLAN FOUNDATION C For starting Term 3 in such an amazing way! I am proud of how hard you are working towards making great choices in the classroom.

CHARLOTTE FOUNDATION B Thank you for being such a kind friend. You did a wonderful job at explaining literacy activities.

DAICHI FOUNDATION B For the quiet, calm way you have settled back into our classroom. We are glad to see you back!

BRADY 4A For an outstanding first week of Term 3! You should be proud of your positive attitude and focus during all class activities this week. Keep it up!

JENNIFER 3C For sharing with us your fascinating family history! We loved hearing all about the lives of your ancestors.

TARA 4C For an outstanding first week at HEPS! 4C is very lucky to have you join our grade. A big welcome to HEPS.

HARRY 1B For improving your organisational skills and being responsible for your belongings.

ETHAN 1A For starting the term on such a positive note. I can see you are really trying to be more organised in the classroom. Keep up the amazing effort darling!

LEO 3B For using your initiative to extend your learning. You are a synonym superstar! Well done.

THE BEAUTIFUL 3B! For working so hard during literacy groups in your first week back. Excellent start to the term!

NOAH 2D For your amazing attitude and resilience for your first week back!

CALLUM 5C A stunning start to 5C. Everyone is extremely excited to have you in our class and we all wish you the best. Welcome to the HEPS community Callum!

SAM 5C Organising your digital portfolio in a creative and working effectively in class. Great work Samuel!

LILI 5B For her positive attitude towards all activities especially during maths groups. Fantastic effort Lili.

JASMINE 5A For the enormous effort you give to every task. It i s always such a pleasure to receive work of such excellence. Keep striving high, Jasmine!

KIARA 4B Your amazing creative work and ideas. You are a superstar!

SATRIA 4B Your amazing enthusiasm during all tasks. Keep up the excellent work!

CHLOE 6B Confidence and enthusiasm in PE.

JOEL 3C For working hard to improve your concentration this term. You’re already showing wonderful improvements!

FOUNDATION B For being 100 days smarter! Congratulations and enjoy your 100 day activities.

SIENNA 2A Trying her best with everything she does. Well done Sienna!

FABULOUS FOUNDATION C For learning, laughing, playing, making new friends and doing your best for 100 days of school! Have fun today!

JACK FOUNDATION C For a wonderful start at HEPS! We are lucky to have you in our class and are looking forward to getting to know you!

ZOLENA FOUNDATION C For working so hard to improve your writing. I’m proud of you, and you should be so proud of yourself!

JONATHON 4A For your enthusiasm and positive attitude at House Athletics. It was fantastic to see you encouraging your peers and displaying excellent sportsmanship!

GRACIE 1A For working hard and achieving great results within Maths. I love seeing how much effort you put into your learning. Keep aiming high darling!

NOAH 4C For working extremely hard during Inquiry lessons this week. Your contributions to class discussions are always interesting and very original.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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LUCY 5C Super effort during Athletics Day! You were running, jumping and throwing like a champion!

CONNOR 3B For your outstanding effort and attitude during Athletics day. Well done superstar!

ADELAIDE 3B For your consistent effort and positive attitude during all classroom activities.

LILY 1/2B Being an absolutely wonderful student in every manner. What a delight you are young lady.

ORLANDO 2D For your outstanding holiday writing. It was great to read your adventures with Geronimo Stilton.

KELLAN 3A For your enthusiastic reading of ‘the Rainbow Serpent’. Keep up the great work.

JOSIAH 4B An awesome start to the term. Your work has been fantastic. Keep up the brilliant efforts!

AMELIA 5B For your excellent teamwork and positive attitude when researching Aboriginal art, you did an excellent job at paraphrasing your research. Well done Amelia.

JETT 5A For working productively and co-operatively in partner work. I am impressed with the way you persist with a task and keep your partner focused, Jett!

BRUCE 2C For an excellent working week. Your application to tasks has been very good and you should feel proud of your efforts.

ATTENDANCE

DID YOU KNOW?.........Attendance For those families going on holidays please collect application form from the office which must be completed and returned for

Principal approval, PRIOR to your holiday, in accordance with the Department’s requirements for attendance records.

To Principal: Miss Kitty Allard,

I wish to request approval for our holiday, (please supply details)

from ___________________________ to __________________________ inclusive for my child/children

Name Grade

____________________________________ __________________ Parent’s signature Date

This note must be returned to the office as parent notification for permanent school records.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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Urgently seeking

Plant Stall Co-ordinator for our

2016 SUPER Carnival

Role of Plant Stall Coordinator: Attend Fair Meetings when possible.

Organise Team of Helpers.

Advertise via Carnival Newsletters and notices for plants & flowers. Labelling and pricing of donated plants.

Organising Collect ion and storage of plants prior to Fair Day. What can the School do to assist the Plant Stall? Start collecting now: ice cream containers etc. to start growing plants for the stall.

Start potting self-sown seedlings now and taking stem and root cuttings to ensure good growth by February.

Vegetable and ornamental seeds need to be planted 6-8 weeks before the fair (depending on

variety) so start in early to mid-September to ensure they are ready for Fair day.

Semi-hardwood cuttings of deciduous ornamentals: viburnum/snowball tree, weigela/apple

blossom etc. These can be taken any time in winter after leaves have fallen.

Cuttings of hydrangeas, geraniums, salv ias, abutilon/chinese lanterns and buddleia/butterfly

bush etc. These can be taken any time before new buds are too developed.

Self-rooting sections of jasmine, strawberry runners etc. These can be potted any time roots have

developed.

Succulents: stem cuttings should be left in a shaded spot for at least 7-10 days before potting

(helps prevent rotting by drying cut stem). Don’t allow potting mixture to be too wet over winter.

Leaves of some succulents can be left on surface of pots to start new plants.

Bulbs: once foliage has died some bulbs can be lifted and potted before new roots and leaves

are too advanced.

Rhizomes: irises, arum lilies, red hot pokers, cannas, ginger lilies etc. Clumps can be separated

once old growth has died or been cut off.

Where possible please indicate name/flower colour on a label. (Cheapest labels are cut-up ice-

cream, yoghurt, margarine containers. Laundry marker writing will last a few months).

All plants are to be cared for at your home, with a drop off date to be advised in February 2016.

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WANTED We are collecting empty, clean jars with metal lids in

any shape or size for the delicious Homemade Produce stall at our Carnival. If you are able to help us out

collection boxes will be located in every classroom.

Produce making working bees will be held throughout the year in the staffroom and everyone is welcome to

come along and help.

If you would like to be more involved in this stall,

please contact the Carnival Committee via the office or at hepscarnival@gmail.com.

This year we are raising funds for Stage 2 of the Grade 2 playground area.

Many thanks, HEPS Carnival Team

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Canteen Roster Monday August 3

rd HELP NEEDED

Wednesday August 5th

Liz Perry

Friday August 7

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Melissa Wise Bekcy Hayes

Monday August 10th

Kerryn Hughes

Wednesday August 12th

Rhonda Farquaharson

Friday August 14

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Leanne Walker Gaylen Danilchenko

Monday August 17th

HELP NEEDED

Wednesday August 19th

Sue Tilbrook

Friday August 21

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Nicky Marran Hayley Thomson

Monday August 24th

Stephen Pinchbeck

Wednesday August 26th

Sarah Ervin

Friday August 28

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Nicole Dennis

Justine Olsen

Monday August 31st

HELP NEEDED Wednesday September 2

nd Michelle Chamberlain

Friday September 4

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Melissa Salmon

Nicole Angus

Canteen Manager Vicki Allan

CANTEEN

For your convenience we would like to remind

you that payments for excursions, swimming and other school activities can be made directly via the school’s bank account.

ACCOUNT NAME: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063 – 191 ACCOUNT NO: 1003 9330 Please ensure the family name and excursion details are noted on the payment.

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

When you purchase any goods at The Good Guys in Bayswater, please ask for a reward voucher so

that HEPS can redeem Bayswater Bucks. Please remember to forward to the school office.

For every $25 spent HEPS receives a

$1 Bayswater Buck

Disclaimer: Heathmont East Primary School does not necessarily endorse the products in this newsletter and parents are at liberty to make their own choices.

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