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1st September 2016 Newsletter No.16

Dear Parents,

YR 1/2 TRANSPORT EXPO

As part of the Yr 1/2 integrated curriculum focus, an expo was held this week,

to showcase the outstanding projects completed by the students and their

families this term. A collection of automobiles ranging from flying machines

to land based vehicles was designed, constructed and presented, culminating in

a grand parade on our synthetic turf area. I congratulate all children and their

families for the outstanding craftsmanship demonstrated and the ingenuity in design of these vehicles. In

speaking to a number of families at the expo, it was clear that many parents had enjoyed the experience and

opportunity to be involved in this homework project, and to support their son / daughter with the task. I hope

you enjoy the selection of photos included with this newsletter.

CLASSROOM HELPERS

Whilst parents in Yr 1/2 enjoyed their afternoon tea during the expo, the staff thanked all for their help and assistance

throughout the term. Any assistance that can be provided in hearing children read, testing their words, working with small

groups on set tasks and so on, is sincerely appreciated by the teachers. Each homestead will be holding expos in the up and

coming weeks and utilising this time to thank parent helpers and to encourage others to be involved. Every effort contributes

to the students’ learning, and makes a large difference overall. On behalf of all the staff, I thank all volunteers and helpers for

their attendance, assistance and work in the school this term. Please know that it is much appreciated by us all.

FATHERS DAY STALL

Thank you to our FOH team for organising the Fathers Day Stall for our students to purchase a range of gifts for dads to enjoy

this weekend. I wish all dads a very special Fathers Day for this Sunday.

SUN SMART– HATS ON FROM 1 SEPTEMBER

As Spring commences, it is timely to remember our school’s Sun Smart policy

expecting all students to wear our school wide brim hats from 1 September to

the end of April 2017. Our hats meet the Anti-Cancer standards to best protect

the students from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. It is good practice for

your children to wear their hats when walking to and from school everyday. All

students are required to wear a hat at recess, lunchtime, when on an excursion or

outside at Sport to be sun smart. New hats are available from the school’s

uniform shop for $10 if your child has lost theirs, or if the hat is well worn and

in need of replacement.

UNIFORM REMINDER

Please note the requirements for footwear as per our school’s policy. Shoes are

expected to be completely black with enclosed toes. Some students are

becoming casual in their footwear and are not compliant. We are reminding all

families of the expectation for all students to wear full school uniform at all

times. A copy of the School Council ratified policy can be found on our

school’s website for parents to consult.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Kind Regards, Cheryl Clark, Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Mon 5th Sept Prep Jurassic World

Excursion

Thurs 8th

Sept FOH Meeting 9.00am

Fri 9th Sept Cyber Safety Day

Fri 9th Sept 5/6 Softball Lightning

Prem

Fri 16th Sept FOOTY DAY

Fri 16th Sept END TERM 3–

2.30PM DISMISSAL

Mon 3rd Oct Term 4 Begins

A message from the Assistant Principal. Jolly Phonics!

Last week on behalf of FHPS, Trish Hawkesworth, Jo Bosward and myself attended 2 days of professional development on Jolly Phonics and

Jolly Grammar.

Phonics is the sound system of the English language. The word PHONICS comes from the Greek Word PHONE meaning voice or sound -a

method of learning to read and write using the sounds letters make. Phonics is composed of single sounds-vowels and consonants, double

sounds and consonant blends. By learning phonics, children learn to decode the English Language and become empowered to be:

FLUENT, INDEPENDENT READERS AND WRITERS.

Research has demonstrated that a phonics approach to reading will definitely be the most effective program.

Jolly Grammar builds on the 5 basic skills taught in Jolly Phonics.

1. Learning the letter sounds

2. Learning letter formation

3. Blending

4. Identifying sounds in words and

5. Trick words.

This is a whole school approach in which the students will benefit by

1. Spelling and punctuating more accurately

2. Having a wider vocabulary

3. A clearer understanding of how language works

4. Produce better, more interesting pieces of writing.

Grammar helps children develop more conscious control over clarity and quality writing

1. Understanding more complicated texts

2. Use standard English in speech

SCHOOL FETE IS COMING TO FHPS FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER 2016

Please let us know if you can spend some time on the day to help out. We would

really appreciate your help and support.

Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!

Jodi Craig

RIDES RIDES RIDES!

UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS ARE NOW ON SALE! Ride wristbands are $35 each which allows unlimited rides for the duration of the fair!

Rides include: The Cha Cha, Giant Slide, Chair-O-Plane, Trackless Train & a Jumping

Castle.

All rides are suitable for all ages with the exception of the Cha Cha which does have a

height requirement of 1.1 meters.

All pre sale wristbands must be purchased by 4pm Thursday 27th October. After this

time wristbands will only be available for purchase on the day at the cost of $40.

Wristbands are non refundable & non transferable.

Once collected wristbands are the responsibility of the owner.

Lost wristbands cannot be replaced.

SEPTEMBER

Kohen M

Lilli O

Anthony H

Ella P

Ceyda C

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who received a Success Award for the week:

19th August PH: Ellah W

PS: Amelia P

1/2B: Feliciana A

1/2M: Maddi F

1/2S: Hermione M

3/4D: Jaymee M

3/4H: Alicia W

3/4R: Charlie M

5/6B: Bree B

5/6L: Alesha P

5/6M: Mya P

Please return your order

to the office by:

WEDNESDAY 7TH

SEPTEMBER

CANTEEN NEWS:

Friday 9th September Special Lunch: Minestrone Soup & Garlic Bread

Plus Ice-Cream Sundae

Plus Flavoured Milk

$6.50 Thanks, Linda Eames—Canteen Manager

We now have hi-viz covers for our school bags. These covers are ideal for students who ride or walk to

school especially on dark rainy days. The hi-viz covers are more easily seen by drivers and also offer rain

protection for our school bags. They cost $10 and are available from our uniform shop (limited stock)

We will be holding a second-hand uniform stall at our upcoming Fair. If you have any uniforms (in good

clean condition) that no longer fit your child, please drop them into the school office for sale at our

Fair. This will assist parents to clean out uniforms from their homes and assist families who cannot afford

to purchase new uniforms.

What’s on in 56M CERES – Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies, is an award winning, not-for-profit, sustainability centre located on 4.5 hectares on the Merri Creek in East Brunswick, Melbourne (http://ceres.org.au/about/). The Senior School visited CERES earlier this term. 56M worked with 3 staff members throughout the day. Our program included:

A talk on Indigenous Australians in Victoria, past and present

A walk around the grounds exploring bush tucker

A river walk and discussion on the local area, conservation and eco’ accomplishments.

Information texts have been our writing focus this term. 56M students are getting fast and factual when researching on computers. This style of writing is great for students to investigate their interests! Our writing pieces have focused on a range of topics, such as; significant people, places, iconic locations, animals, science and the earth. The inquiry project on a significant Indigenous Australian will be submitted as an information text later this term.

Students are currently investigating how to measure and understand units of measurements. 56M has investigated finding area of rectangles and triangles. HAVE A GO BELOW: What’s the area of these triangles?

Our annual Footy Day will be held on the final day of Term 3; Friday 16th September. As this is the final day of term 3, school will be dismissed at 2.30pm. This will be a free dress day with students encouraged to come dressed in their team colours! The day will begin with our final assembly for Term 3 which will include a parade for each AFL Team. We will also hold our annual ‘teachers vs students’ match and a footy themed disco during the day! The cost per child for the day is $5.00.

On the day, we will also hold a Special Lunch of a Meat Pie OR Sausage Roll & Nudie Juice for an additional $5.00. This lunch will be pre-order only.

Please return one of the slips below, including money to the school office by:

Wednesday 14th September at 10:00AM

(NO LATE LUNCH ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED). Please Note: our canteen will be CLOSED this day. NO over the counter sales or

other lunch orders will be accepted.

Frankston Heights Primary School

FOOTY DAY ACTIVITIES ONLY

Please find enclosed $5.00 for my child___________________________________

in Grade _________ for Footy Day activities only. Signed___________________

Frankston Heights Primary School

FOOTY DAY ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL LUNCH

Please find enclosed $10.00 for my child_________________________________

in Grade _________ for Footy Day activities and Special Lunch Order. Signed___________________

SPECIAL LUNCH ORDER

Meat Pie OR Sausage Roll Plus

Nudie Juice

HEAD LICE Dear Parents/Guardians/Carers It has come to my attention that some students in your child’s class may have head lice and I seek your cooperation in checking your child’s hair this week.

SATURDAY ✮ Rye Foreshore Market ✮ Red Hill Community Market ✮ Mornington Running Festival ✮ Improve your DIY Skills at Bunnings Warehouse

SUNDAY ✮ Mornington Running Festival ✮ Rosebud Lions Club Market ✮ Beachcombers Pop Up Sunday Market - Frankston ✮ Mornington Railway - Father's Day Special ✮ Bittern Sunday Market ✮ Frankston Sunday Market ✮ Improve your DIY Skills at Bunnings Warehouse

For more information visit: www.peninsulakids.com.au