newsletter december 12th 2009
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Newsletter December 12th 2009TRANSCRIPT
PRINCIPAL’ S REPORT
DIARY DATES Friday 11th December Gr 1/2 Healthy breakfast
Monday 14th December Gr 6 Graduation 5.15pm
Tuesday 15th December Parent Helper Morning Tea
Tuesday 15th December PFA Second Hand Uniform
Wednesday 16th December Gr 5/6 Casey Race/Cranbourne sports
Wednesday 16th December Gr 1/2 Christmas Concert 9.30am
NEWSLETTER N0.39 10TH DECEMBER 2009
DIARY DATES CONTINUED Thursday 17th December Last day for the Canteen
Friday 18th December Last day term 4—1:30 finish
Monday 1st February First day term 1 2010
NOTICES DUE BACK BY Friday 11th December Gr 3/4 Christmas Hamper
20TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit our Websites : www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au,
http://berwicklodgeps.globalteacher.org.au
BUILDING EDUCATION
REVOLUTION (BER) UPDATE
As of last evening I was informed by our
project manager with APP, Caroline
Vorwerg, that she had taken my latest
proposal to the Victorian DEECD BER
Team for consideration. That proposal
is that APP split the tender for the
routing of the stormwater drain and
sewerage pipe and the building into two
separate project components and to
accept the quote of $60,000 that I have
received from KLM Spatial for the
stormwater/sewerage rerouting
component.
Earlier in the day I had been notified by
Caroline Vorwerg that the State BER
Team had approved our choice of site
for the new building and that the
rerouting of the services would be
undertaken. However, I was also
informed that the entire project would
be put out for tender early in 2010. I
rejected this proposal on the grounds
that there was no need to include the
rerouting aspect because I had already
obtained an excellent tender price
($60,000) for the works at no cost to
the project. By including this aspect in
the tender, the State BER Team were
both wasting time (as KLM can start on
the rerouting component immediately)
and in all probability adding unnecessary
costs on the project by having the
rerouting works tendered at all.
Also, going on our most recent
experience, their quotes may well be
much higher than that which we have
already obtained.
Caroline Vorwerg, indicated to me that
our proposal is a departure from existing
practice for all other schools and that
the State BER Team is taking this into
consideration. Nonetheless, she was
hopeful on our behalf. I had earlier
reminded Caroline that our school had
been very poorly treated to date and
that we were not averse to taking our
case elsewhere.
STUDENT REPORTS
As you would be aware, these are
distributed on Friday. I share the
responsibility for reading them with
Lynne Brenner and Debbie Cusack and
we are all highly impressed by the
achievements of the vast majority of our
students. While there is always possible
room for improvement, we should
acknowledge the fine efforts and
achievements of our students. In saying
this, I also acknowledge the fine
contribution our staff has made toward
the children’s educational development.
The reports they have written are a
credit to them too.
ECHOES FROM OUR FIRST 20
YEARS
With graduation almost upon us, it does
bring back memories of years gone by.
Back in our first year, 1990, we had only
18 students in year 6, with the teacher
being David Ryan (because the number
was so low, it was actually a composite
5/6). Well, our graduation celebration
was very different to that of now. It
didn’t take anywhere near as much time
also, with only 18 students graduating!
The dinner was held in our gymnasium
with our Year 5 students providing the
table service. To liven things up, we had
the gym decorated in a very attractive
array of helium filled blue and gold
balloons and our school choir sang a
medley of songs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)
Q. Have any of your previous
students had their children attend
Berwick Lodge?
A. Not yet – the 1990 graduates would
be turning 30 or 31 this year, so it has
been possible, I guess! Nonetheless, next
year, in another first for our school, one
of our founding students, Carly
McQualter, has enrolled her child to
commence in our Prep level. Gee that
makes some of us feel old!
QUOTABLE QUOTE
When the option of ‘running
around in circles’ looks
appealing, you know you’re in
trouble. HENRY GROSSEK
Grace PT Vanessa PT
Georgie PT Trinity PT
Lucas PL Angelina PL
Tiah PL Apryl PC
Alannah PC Brodie PT
Antonette PT Georgia PT
Brodie PO Sharni PO
Lachlan PO Chloe PO
SCHOOL AWARDS
Congratulations to the following
students who received awards over
the last week.
ASSI STANT PRINCIPAL’ S REPORT
GRADE 1/2 HEALTHY BREAKFAST
PFA NEWS
STUDENT REPORTS
All children will be bringing home their end of
year reports tomorrow (Friday 11th
December). A great deal of time and effort
has gone into the preparation of these
reports and we are impressed with the
standards our students have achieved. We
are sure that parents will be proud of the
progress their child has made throughout the
year. Support from home contributes
significantly in all areas of academic and
personal development of our students.
Thank you to Berwick Lodge teaching staff
for the time that they have put into the end
of year reports.
Whilst parent teacher discussions are not
formally scheduled at this busy time of year,
parents are welcome to contact class
teachers or specialist teachers if they have
any queries regarding their child’s report. We remind all parents that it is a DEECD
requirement that the school receives
acknowledgement from you of receipt of
your child’s report. For this purpose a reply
slip has been enclosed with the report. The
reply slip gives you the option to comment
on your child’s progress at school this year.
This slip is filed in your child’s classroom file
along with a copy of the child’s report.
Congratulations to all of our students on
their hard work throughout the year!
YEAR 6 GRADUATION
We wish our year 6 students all the best for
their graduation ceremony which is being
held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre next
Monday night. Many of the Year 6 students
have attended Berwick Lodge for the full 7
years of their primary education and it has
been interesting watching them grow from
the apprehensive first day of preps to
confident group that they have become.
Good Luck to all students who will be leaving
Berwick Lodge at the end of the year.
PARENT HELPERS’ MORNING TEA
Thank you to those parents who have
responded to the invitations that were sent
home with students last week for our annual
Parent Helpers’ Morning Tea. This will be
held next Tuesday 15th December at
11:00AM in the school gymnasium. If you
have been one of our wonderful helpers and
have missed out on an invitation we apologise
for missing you. Please feel most welcome to
attend the morning tea.
STUDENT REQUISITES
Recently we have sent home the notices
regarding student requisites for 2010.
It is important that all families pay for
their child’s requisites prior to the commencement of the school year.
Payments can be made up until the close of
school on Friday 18th December or prior to
the commencement of school. The office will
be open to receive payments on Thursday
28th and Friday 29th January between 9:30AM
and 4:00PM. Payments can also be made
using Bpay. Information regarding this option
is provided on the Student Requisite notice.
LOST PROPERTY
There is currently an overabundance of lost
property. This raises two concerns. Firstly, as
most of the clothing items are not clearly
named, they cannot be returned promptly to
their rightful owners. We understand clothing
is expensive and it is difficult to distinguish
individual ownership of similar items and so
we are asking you to please ensure all
clothing is clearly named. Secondly, we
are concerned with the large number of lost
items that are not being collected and ask for
your assistance in checking whether your
children are missing items of clothing. Lost
property is currently on display in the
corridor of the main building. We encourage
you to come along and check for those items
you may have noticed have gone missing in
recent weeks.
LIBRARY BOOKS
All library books are now due back at the
school library. Notices are being sent home
for outstanding books and we request that
you have a hunt around the house for any
Berwick Lodge library or home reading books
that you may still have. Invoices will be
issued for books that have not been returned.
Thank you to all families for your
cooperation.
FINAL ASSEMBLY FOR 2009
All parents are invited to attend our final assembly for 2009 which will take place at
9:00AM (weather permitting) on Monday 14th
December. During this assembly many
exciting announcements will be made
including the announcement of our 2010
School Captains. We will also be making a
presentation of two bicycles donated by Ride
2 School (Bicycle Victoria) to a boy and a girl
in Year 6 to encourage continued safe riding
to school. Judith Grayley is also attending the
assembly to present a Community Service
Award to a Year 4 recipient. At this
assembly the specialists will present their
Term 4 awards.
This assembly also provides us with the
opportunity to formally farewell students and
staff who will be leaving Berwick Lodge at the
end of 2009.
LYNNE BRENNER & DEBBIE CUSACK
Grade 1 and 2 Christmas Concert
The Grade 1 and 2 students and teachers would like to invite
family and friends to their Christmas Concert next Wednesday
16th December at 9.30am. The concert will be held on the
basketball courts. The children are very excited to get a chance to
perform the Christmas songs they have been practising. Visitors
might like to bring along a rug or something to sit on.
We look forward to seeing lots of our Grade 1 and 2 families.
Let’s hope that the weather will be kind to us this time.
Bernadette Kelly
On Behalf of the Grade 1 and 2 teachers
Friday 11th December. Due to the overwhelming
response of students wishing to attend our
Healthy Breakfast, we have extended the Venue
rooms to include Room 6 (Ms Wells) and Room 8
(Ms. Kelly). Children attending are reminded to
bring a plastic bowl, cup and spoon. We will see you at 8.00am.
GRADE 1/2 CHRISTMAS CONCERT On behalf of 2009 PFA committee
we would like to thank all the
students and their families for
supporting us this year.
As a small team we have done a
fantastic job raising $24,600.00
approximately for the year.
I personally would like to thank Sarah Hartnett, Rose
Hughes, Sarina Kovacs, Kath Keen, Michelle Sarjeant,
Tracey Walsh, Bell Burgess, Andrea, Lisa Badenhop and
Samantha for their outstanding effort this year.
I also would like to congratulated the new committee for
2010.
President—Michelle
Vice President—Sarah
Secretary—Tracey
Assistant Secretary—Kath
Treasurer—Belle
Have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.
Samantha Oldfield 2009
COMMUNITY NEWS
FOR SALE—12 week old bunny white with blue eyes $10.00 FREE to good home—7 week old kittens 2 x white/tabby, 1 x white/brown/tabby, 1 x black/tabby. If interested in any of these pets please call Bernadette 9799 9487
CHRISTMAS HAMPER COLLECTION Grade 3 & 4 students are collection food (no fresh food please) and
Christmas goodies to make hampers for disadvantaged and needy
families for the Christmas season.
The food and goodies collected will go to the St Andrew’s uniting
Church in Berwick to be made into hampers and then taken to
uniting Care ‘connections’ in Narre Warren to be distributed to
disadvantaged and needy families in this area. Christmas fare of some
kind such as shortbread, bon-bons, sweats, cakes and pudding, soft
drinks are most acceptable and packet and tinned foods suitable for
families are appreciated. No Christmas gifts please ,
just food items.
All collections will end on Friday 11th December
2009
Thankyou for your support. It is much appreciated.
Lyn Chudleigh
Big Day Out for Dogs and Canine
Christmas Market
This will be held at KCC Park (state dog
centre) Mel ref 128 J12 on Sunday 13th
December from 10:30am onwards.
This is FREE to attend and visitors can
even bring their own dog along, on a lead,
of course.
CANTEEN NEWS
The canteens last day will be Thursday 17th
December. Wishing every one a safe and happy
Christmas.
Christmas Cards for Sale
Creatively designed by Connor 2P
$2.00 each
Please purchase from the office
Thankyou
Jo Zammit & Julie McLeod
Entertain the kids this school holidays at the
The Yarra Valley
Railway
Christmas Holiday
Timetable Trolley rides will depart Healesville
Station hourly between 10am to 4pm on the following days:
26th – 31st Dec, and every Wednesday to Sunday throughout the rest of the school Holidays
Have a Safe & Merry Christmas
For more information please call 5962 2490 www.yvr.org.au
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to
assist eligible families with the costs associated with the
education of their children.
To be eligible for receipt of the EMA you must:
be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary
school student up to the age of sixteen; and
be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance
or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions
Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be
a foster parent.
Consequently parents/guardians are able to access the EMA if
they have a valid Health Care Card or valid Pension Card.
The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of Term 1
(27 January 2010 which is the first day for teaching staff) and
Term 3 (12 July 2010).
The EMA application must be submitted to the school by 26
February 2010 .
The EMA provides an annual amount of $225 for primary
students. This amount is split evenly between the parents/
guardians and the school.
Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first
instalment of 2010 through this school will not be required to
complete a new application for the second instalment. Parents
who transfer children to another school after 26 February
2010 and prior to or on 6 August 2010, must reapply at the
new school for the second instalment.
EMA NEWS
Hawthorn Football Club
Friday 22nd January 2010
Regional training day at Pakenham Football Club
Toomuc Recreation Reserve, Princess Highway
Mel Ref 215 K5
The players will be training then conduct a free clinic and
autograph signing session. Hawka the club mascot will be in
attendance and there will be a BBQ and drinks available.
8.30am training, 10.30am children's clinic onwards
FOUNTAIN GATE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Registration Day
Sunday 21st February 2010
12.00pm--3.00pm
Sausage sizzle on the day
Looking for all age groups u/9 to u/16
All new players must bring proof of age to register on the
day
Big discounts for all under 9 registrations
All enquiries please contact the Secretary Mary on
0417 351 045
The Party Food Shop
Your one stop party shop Paul Stemson 0418 141 946
Phone 9704 6940 Fax 9704 6214
New Bigger Shop, Factory 3/12 Deblin Drive, Narre Warren 3805
1300 1 PARTY or 9704 6940
ROB’S British & Irish Products
The Best Butcher on the Block.
177 Lonsdale Street Dandenong
9792 5188
Specializing In: British Gammon, Haggis, Irish Boling
Bacon, Pork Pies, Welsh Faggots, Scottish Pies.
White Puddings, Scottish Black Pudding, English Black
Pudding, Scottish Kippers and Much Much More!!!
BUSINESS ADVERTISING
FRAMING BY BRAD Specialising in
Scanning of negatives & slides, Restoration of photos, Framing of photos, All types of photography
Brad Norton Chief Framer/Photographer
0417 953 199 Web: Www.aarp.com.au Email: [email protected]
CRYSTAL CLEANING
SERVICES P/L
For all your carpet/upholstery and
general cleaning needs
Special Offer
3 rooms/3 seats
Professionally steamed cleaned for $77.00 incl. gst
Free deodorising Free stain treating
Other services
Vacate clean-up/ready for sale
For bookings & enquiries contact
Steve 0411 752 279
$1.00 from each booking goes back to BLPS.
Plus $1.00 to Royal Children's Hospital
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all the BLPS
community. Thankyou very much for all your support this
year.
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Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DANCE
CLASSES
Classes Held
Thursday 14th January
Dance and Musical Games Group ( Birdie Dance,
Limbo Etc )
11.30 am – 12.30 pm (6- 9 Years )
High School Musical
12.45 pm – 1.45 pm (6- 9 Years )
Thursday 21st
Hanna Montana 11.30 am – 12.30 pm ( 6- 9 Years )
Michael Jackson 12.45 pm – 1.45 pm Suitable for
8 to 12 years
$ 10 Per Child Per Class
Parents are welcomed to stay
Where Masonic Hall
106 High St
Berwick
Bookings Essential Ph 98892022 or Email
Charisma Dance Centre
REMEDIAL, RELAXATION,
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$60.00 PER HOUR
HEALTH FUND REBATES
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PHONE 0458 497 764
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