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EHPS Contact Issue 3 - 23 February 2017 of 12

Issue 3, 23rd February 2017

At EHPS we value: Friendliness, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, and Persistence

CALENDAR February 23 Parent Info Session #2 - 2.30pm 23 School Council 27 Student leadership badge presentation 27 School Council nominations close - 4pm 28 Parent/Guardian Information Night - 6pm

March 3 Schools Clean Up Day 3 Welcome Picnic - 6pm 6 Junior School Council badge presentation 8 PFA AGM - 7.30pm 13 Labour Day public holiday 14-17 Yr 6 Camp 20 2017 School fees due 23-24 School Photos 23 School Council 31 Grandparents Day - 11.30am - Stadium 31 Term 1 ends (2.30pm dismissal)

April 17 Easter Monday public holiday 25 ANZAC Day public holiday

May 11 Mother’s Day Breakfast

Students do not attend school on public holidays.

Whole School Assembly Every Monday at 2.40pm in School Hall. All welcome

SCHOOL TOURS Fridays at 9.30am, commencing 24th February

Bookings essential - please call School Office

2017 Term Dates Term 1: 30 January* to 31 March Term 2: 18 April to 30 June Term 3: 17 July to 22 September Term 4: 9 October to 22 December * 30 January is a statewide student free day. EHPS student-free days/curriculum days (no students at school): 31 Jan, 2 further dates during 2017 to be advised.

Essex Heights Primary School 22-30 Essex Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Telephone: (03) 9807 4944 Fax: (03) 9888 2249 [email protected] www.essexheightsps.vic.edu.au

Principal: Mr George Perini

Office Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

What a wonderful day we had yesterday at Pink Stumps Day! Thank you for the fantastic sportsmanship and support for the day.

In total we raised $620.35 for the McGrath Foundation, which contributes to placing McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities around Australia, supporting women and families experiencing breast cancer. A great effort!

Parent/Guardian

Information Night

Tuesday 28th February

All welcome

6pm to 6.45pm

Classroom Meeting Discussion of year level specific matters.

See Principal’s Report for locations.

7pm in School Hall

Developing Optimism with Chris Daicos,

Educational Psychologist

and Parent Educator

All parents/guardians are invited to attend this

evening that will help us all build positive

relationships with our children.

No RSVP required.

This was AMAZING! Informative and funny. So beneficial

as a parent. Best investment of time for my children.

Nev Jovanovski, Plenty Parklands PS


PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

School Council Election - 2017

Nominations for parent representatives on school council opened on Monday 20th February 2017. Self-nomination forms are available from the Office, from the news item on Compass or from the school website. Nominations for the four available positions will close at 4pm on Monday 27th February 2017.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the four retiring school councillors, Trevor Sharrock, Kristen Steer, Anne Choy and Maria Skouteris for their commitment to the school and for the support they have shown to Andrew and the EHPS community over the past two years.

Parent/Guardian Information Night

As you see on the front of the newsletter we have scheduled a Parent Information Evening for next Tuesday, 28th February. The format will allow a classroom meeting for parents to meet teachers and discuss year level specific matters from 6pm to 6.45pm. The meetings will be held in the following rooms:

Prep – Eucalyptus 1

Year 1 – Individual classrooms

Year 2 – Violet – individual classrooms

Year 3/4 – Portable 1

Year 5/6 – Banksia 1

The Year level meetings will be followed by an address from Educational Psychologist and Parent Educator, Chris Daicos, who will speak on the topic of “Developing Optimism”. Last year parents responded very positively to her talk and we hope that her topic this year will continue to give us all ways to build positive relationships with our children.

School Wide Positive Behaviours Support Program (SWPBS)

At assembly on Monday I mentioned to students that I had toured three different families around our school and all three commented upon the excellent learning environment in classes and how well our children were working. At Essex Heights, as part of our SWPBS program we expect that students will be safe, responsible and that they will be learners. I am very proud that visitors to the school can see that immediately. All students should be congratulated and praised for their great work. This week’s ‘Baik Sekali’ awards for displaying positive behaviour went to:

Cooper in 1G for showing the school value of inclusiveness and playing nicely with friends

Oscar in 1G for being responsible

Ethan from 2D for walking a new student to the sick bay and being very helpful.

We all congratulate these students for living up to our school expectations.

Pink Stumps Day

On Wednesday the whole school was involved in Pink Stumps Day to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. It was a fun day for staff and students and showed the marvellous school spirit present at Essex Heights. So many children came dressed in pink, not to mention some of the outrageous staff costumes. The Year 6 students were very confident coming into the day, and it was fair to say that they had significant support. The staff team were the underdogs going into the match. Recent results had the students as clear favourites. The game was conducted in excellent spirit and both teams performed well. At the end, the staff turned the tables on the Year 6 students to record a memorable win. The event raised $620.35 which is a wonderful effort and everyone should be congratulated. A special thank you to Mr Pap and Ms Savva for their excellent organisation of the whole day and once again the PFA supported the day by providing icy-poles for everyone. Thank you!!

A few important items that you should note over the next few weeks: Assembly 27th February – School Leadership badges presented by Michael Gidley, MLA Assembly 6th March – Junior School Council badges presented by Julia Banks, MHR PFA AGM – 8th March Grandparents Day - 31st March

I look forward to seeing you over the next week at the Parent Information Night. George Perini

Principal


Our Student Leaders will be presented with their badges by Mr Michael Gidley MP, State Member for Waverley, on Monday 27th February at Assembly commencing at 2.40pm in the School Hall.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP BADGE PRESENTATION

School tours for prospective students will be held each Friday at 9.30am, commencing on Friday 24th February.

Bookings are essential - please contact the School Office on 9807 4994.

SCHOOL TOURS


Prep students are NOT required to attend school on Wednesday 1st & 8th March.

School Entry Assessment (SEA) interviews will be conducted on these Wednesdays. Please refer to your school start letter with your child’s SEA interview time (please confirm with your child’s teacher if you’re not sure about your date and time).

PREP 2017

MUNCH & CRUNCH CANTEEN

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Lunch orders only - 2017 menu available in the Office. No over the counter sales.

Thank you for those who have volunteered to help in the Canteen. Here is the first roster ...

Canteen Roster MONDAY 27th FEBRUARY at 11am ......... Monica Fulton

WEDNESDAY 1st MARCH at 10am .......... Fiona Matria & Samantha Harris

FRIDAY 3rd MARCH at 10am ................... Amanda Kelsall, Erica Baddley & Bee Bee The

Please remember to sign the Visitor’s Register in the Office before coming to the Canteen.

If you are unable to do your rostered duty, please contact Maria as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please call Maria on 0409 934 573.

2017 STUDENT CHARGES AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

A letter has been sent home advising the 2017 student charges and voluntary contributions that have been determined by our School Council. The student charge is $320 per student. The voluntary contributions are first aid officer ($30 per family), grounds maintenance ($30 per family) and ICT (computer) support ($30 per family).

Thank you to those families who have made their payments already. Payment is to be made by Monday 20th March 2017, unless other arrangements are made with our Business Manager, Barbara McCann. If you need to speak to Barbara, contact her at the School Office.

Payment can be made in cash (correct amount please as no change is held in the Office), cheque (made payable to “Essex Heights Primary School”), or EFTPOS/credit card (VISA/MasterCard only) at the School Office or fill out the details on the form attached to your letter. If you’d like to use BPay, the details are on the statement that has been issued this week.

Consent forms dated 14th February 2017 were sent home recently requiring parents/guardians to provide consent for local excursions, students photos for displays, media and website, internet use, viewing of PG rated media, head lice inspections, and medication reminder. The 2017 permission form with this document was due yesterday. Thanks to those who have returned their forms. If you have yet to complete this, please do so as soon as possible and return with your child to their teacher.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT


Before School Care: 7.00am to 8.45am Monday to Friday After School Care: 3.30pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday

Vacation/Holiday Care & Curriculum (Student Free) Day: 7.00am to 6.00pm

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Dear Parents,

Can you please ensure your accounts are settled by the end of the month. The program appreciates your co-operation. If you have used Before or After Care and not received an invoice, can you please contact me on 0417 941 986.

Next week activities at After School Care are:

Monday to Friday: Colouring, drawing, board games, constructions, nature box, free play, animal and city adventure mats, toys, and whiteboards.

Can parents please provide children with sunscreen and hats if you would like them to go out on Tuesday and Friday.

The April Vacation Care Program will be out soon. If you require this program please enrol early as this program is pre-booked.

Thank you Paul Davis

Coordinator

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Pasta art designs Stadium games

Pasta art designs Dance & Drama

Pasta art designs Stadium games

Pasta art designs Stadium games Magic workshop

Pasta art designs Dress ups

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS

Hi everyone,

I'm excited to tell you that Jen and the team raised $708 at the Secondhand Uniform Stall last week, totally amazing! Huge thanks to Jen, Raema, Pauline, Mel, Sophie, Lauren and Andrea.

Thanks also to Betty and all the helpers who handed around icy poles for the children at Pink Stumps Day yesterday. I’m sure the frozen treats were very welcome in the heat.

Calling all dads! The Mother’s Day Breakfast will be held on Thursday 11th May, and I’m sure it will be here before we know it. The wonderful Tristan has offered to take charge again, but it would be great to get a handful of dads together to help organise it – even two or three. If you’d like to know more, please get in touch at [email protected].

Make sure you pop Wednesday 8th March at 7.30pm in the Staff Room, in your diary. The PFA Annual General Meeting is on! All parents, guardians, grandparents and friends of the school are very welcome.

See you at the Parent Information Night next Tuesday – if not before.

Andrea Jordan President, PFA


The CSEF Application Form can be found on the school website or a copy collected from the School Office.

Bring your completed application form to the Office with your current Health Care Card (valid as at 30 January 2017).


The Term 1 Chess Club has commenced and will run until Wednesday 29th March. Classes run from 3.40pm to 4.40pm. Lessons cost $12.50 per lesson (full Term 1 tuitition - seven lessons - is $87.50).

Chess Club is run by Chess Ideas. To register, or if you have any enquiries, please go to their website (www.chessideas.com.au) or contact them on 9532 8370.

Copies of registration forms can be collected from the School Office or accessed on the school website.

CHESS CLUB

AFTER SCHOOL DANCE classes are offered on Tuesdays (Prep to Year 2) and Wednesdays (Year 3 to 6). Children will participate in a variety of warm up routines, create their own movements through activities and learn a choreographed dance to be performed at the end of the last session for family and friends. Classes take place in the Stadium, starting at 3.40pm and finishing at 4.25pm.

The Term 1 2017 After School Dance program dates are:

Prep to Year 2 $70 14th February to 28th March

Years 3 to 6 $70 15th February to 29th March

Please note: LUNCHTIME DANCE (Wednesdays for Years 1 to 4) is full and no further registrations can be accepted this term.

Places are still available in After School Dance. If you would like your child to participate, please obtain a registration form from the School Office, use the link on the School website, or visit creativedanceanddrama.com and request your desired form via the contact page.

Georgia Lombard Creative Dance and Drama

DANCE CLASSES

Mondays from 3.40pm to 4.40pm—open to students in all year levels. Registration details above.

http://www.chessideas.com.au/


Lion Bushido Karate is on Thursdays from 6.30pm in the School Hall. Register by calling the number above or going to the website.

Additional flyers are available from the School Office.

Products & services advertised in Contact are placed on a paid basis and are not necessarily being promoted by Essex Heights Primary School.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Essex Heights Netball Club is looking for girls and boys in Year 3 who would like to play netball on Saturday mornings at Ashwood Netball Courts.

Training has commenced and is on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on the school netball courts. For

further information please contact Rosemary Gillespie on 0408 070 435.

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