school was in such good hands while i was away
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SCHOOL COUNCIL
Principal Cindi Bruechert
President Darren Flett
Vice President Janelle Kelly
Finance Committee Convenor Clare Thurman
Minute Secretary Deb Burke
Members Verona Beasley Kerry Eldridge Kylie Morrison Tim Murphy Anne Olsen Nic Hargreaves Julie Ladd Christina Spence
Community Members Deminda McMaster
9 Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye, 3551 Phone : (03) 5439 5207 Email : [email protected] Website : www.strathps.vic.edu.au
Principal’s Report Dear Parents, I am so happy to be back on board once again after being away on sick leave for the last two months. It was such a pleasure to pop in to each classroom on Monday morning and see all the smiling faces welcoming me back. I would like to take the opportunity to formally thank Julie Ladd for doing such a great job in the Acting Principal role while I was away, and Sietske Penno for taking on the Assistant Principal role. Also a big thank you to all the other staff members who stepped up into various leadership roles during my absence. Although I was not feeling the best, it was definitely reassuring to know that the school was in such good hands while I was away. School Fair The fair committee have been busy organising the fair for term 4. Much work has gone into relaunching this community event with lots of new ideas and initiatives generated from our parent community. It is important that the proceeds from the fair are allocated to a school improvement project so that we can celebrate and appreciate the community effort and financial gains made. Do you have some ideas? Where would you like to see the money go? Please email the chair of the fair committee, Bec Soulsby, ([email protected]) with your suggestions. Also we will be having a range of new stalls and activities at the fair, some of which will include plant, secondhand clothing (both children and adult), uniform stall and book/games/cds/dvds stall. We are currently seeking donations of all of these goods, so if you're thinking of clearing out the cupboards in preparation for a spring clean we would love to have your items!. Donations can be left at the school office. New Payments Option for Families – Compass Pay We are currently trialling Compass Pay, which is a new payments option for families who would like to make payments online, by credit card. It is quicker than creating a direct credit or coming in to the office to pay by EFTPOS and reduces the need to have cash on hand to send to school for excursions and school sporting events that come up from time to time. Compass Pay enables families to give consent and pay for upcoming excursions, directly through the Compass portal, while you are logged in to the ‘Event’ on Compass. Compass Pay will not allow you to add consent without making a payment so, if you still wish to pay using one of our current formats (Eftpos, direct credit or cash) you will have to give consent separately by either email, phone or a note to the teacher. As we are trialling Compass Pay, at this stage, not all ‘Events’ will have this payment/ consent option. You will know if it is available for your child’s ‘Event’ once you have logged in to Compass. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the office. Parent Opinion Survey Over the last two weeks our school invited parents to participate in an online Parent Opinion Survey. The Parent Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training and it is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parent’s perceptions of school climate, student behaviour and student engagement. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies. The survey results will be reported back to the school at the end of September. If you have received an invitation for the survey but have not completed it as yet, please do so as soon as possible - we would love your feedback! If you have lots you link to the survey, please contact the Office. Unexplained Absences Thank you to all the parents and guardians who have entering their child’s absence details on Compass or calling our absence line. Please continue to enter student absences on Compass or call the absence line 03 5439 5476 before 9.30am on the day your child will be away. A text message is sent out at 9.30am to notify parents if a child is not in class when the roll is marked. If your child arrives at school after 9.00am. Please ensure they call into the Office and collect a late arrival token. This ensures that their attendance will be entered correctly on the roll. Online Safety Social media poses a risk in many student's lives. With the constant development of computer technology, we need to ensure that we find out the potential dangers associated with new applications. Our goal is to inform parents of new developments to help support the safety of our students and wider community. The Carly Ryan Foundation has produced some excellent fact sheets for a range of apps (such as Fortnite, Tik Tok and Instagram) and have given permission for our school to share them publicly. The information is attached on Compass and all parents are encouraged to utilise this great resource. Kind Regards, Cindi Bruechert, Principal [email protected]
CALENDAR OF EVENTS—TERM 3
TERM 3
Week 3 August 9th Assembly 2:45pm
Week 5 August 14th Lapathon
Week 6 August 19th Wakakirri
August 20th School Council Meeting
August 23rd Assembly 2:45pm
August 26th-30th Parents and Friends— Scholastic Book Fair
Week 7 August 28th-30th Parents and Friends—Fathers Day / Special Persons Stall
August 29th Leigh Hobbs Performance / Dress Up Day
Week 8 September 6th Assembly 2:45pm
Week 10 September 20th Term 3 Finishes at 2:30pm
Term 3 Monday, 15 July 2019 Friday, 20 September 2019
School Holidays Saturday, 21 September 2019 Sunday, 6 October 2019
Term 4 Monday, 7 October 2019 Friday, 20 December 2019
School Holidays Saturday, 21 December 2019 Tuesday, 28 January 2020
2019 Victorian School Term Dates
ACTIVITY DAY
School Banking Tuesday 9am
Fresh Fruit Days Thursday or Friday
Breakfast Club Friday 8:30am
Special Religious Instruction Lunch Time Club Friday 11:15am
Important Payment Reminders
Prep 2020 - Enrolment All parents who intend to enrol their child in Foundation at Strathfieldsaye Primary School in 2020, need to collect an Enrolment Pack from the school office. The enrolment form, a copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunisation record and permissions booklet must all be returned to school before the enrolment can be processed. We would appreciate any future enrolments be returned as soon as possible to the school office Family Statements Thank you to all families to have paid their school fees. Outstanding fees are now due and can be paid at the school office. If you require assistance with payments, or have any queries regarding your account, please feel free to contact the office.
Coming in TERM 3
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - August 26th-30th FATHERS DAY / SPECIAL PERSONS STALL - Wednesday August 28th, 29th & 30th
EVENT AMOUNT DATE DUE
Grade 1 — Mandurang South Excursion $3.00 8/8
Grade 1 — Pottery Excursion $14 21/8
Mad About Science $15.50 23/8
Divisional Basketball $16.50 4/9
Grade 2 Zoo Excursion $45.00 5/9
Grade 5 Camp $50 deposit 16/8
$240 balance 20/9
This weeks article from Parenting Ideas is titled ‘Developing Leadership Skills in your Child’ This is attached as a PDF to the newsletter . For further information please visit
https://www.parentingideas.com.au/schools/
Its happening next week Wednesday August 14th!
Last year’s Lapathon was extremely successful in raising $13,000.00 for our school and we feel that with your
help, cooperation and support, this year’s Lapathon will be equally successful.
The information relating to this event is listed below. The Lapathon will be conducted on Wednesday August 14th at the oval at Strathfieldsaye Primary
School. (The course may be changed to around school buildings if the ground is wet.) Each student is required to walk, jog or run around the school oval to achieve as many laps as
possible in 1 hour. Due to the number of students we will be splitting our Lapathon into two groups: The emphasis this year, will be steering away from individual prizes and rather encouraging school spirit
and participation. There will however be a ribbon awarded to each member of the class who are the highest fundraisers and students who complete the most laps on the day.
Each student in the school will receive a Sponsorship Card with detailed information about the Lapathon.
When students seek sponsors, please show this information to the potential sponsor so that they gain a better understanding of the Lapathon and how it is conducted.
Children are also encouraged to come in sportswear for a gold coin donation towards this fundraiser. All sponsorship cards must be returned to the school with funds raised by Wednesday
September 4th.
Grades Prep, 1 & 2 12:00-1:00pm
Grades 3,4,5,6, 1:00-2:00pm
Exciting News………. Leigh Hobbs the famous author of the character ‘Old Tom’ will be coming to our school on Thursday August 29th. He will be conducting 3 workshops and presentations to students.
On this day, all students can dress up as their favorite book character to celebrate Book Week.
Parents and Guardians are also welcome to attend the workshops however mobile phones can only be used to take photos ONLY. No videos are allowed to be taken nor can phones be used. Session times are as follows: 10-11am Prep, Grade 1 and 2 12-1pm Grade 3 and 4 1-2pm Grade 5 and 6 All sessions will be held in the Grade 5/6 common area. If students would like Leigh Hobbs to sign any of his books, books can be purchased by emailing [email protected] prior to the day to arrange order forms or via their website at www.sunbookshop.com
Last week both the girls and boys football teams competed at the District competition. The boys did a great job securing 4 very big wins against Girton, Epsom, St. Monicas and Holy Rosary, 2 extremely tight losses to St. Francis and Camp Hill which were both decided by a few points and a larger loss to St. Therese’s who were the eventual winners. The girls footy team also peformed well, winning 2 our of the 5 games. Honourable mention to Jett G, Les C, Max P, Llogan M, Joe B and Ryder P, Tammeka C, Chloe R, Emma B, Molly M and Willow P.
Hi Everyone, Wakakirri is now only six weeks away. Mrs West and the backstage team have been busy creating our props and Michelle, Dee and the onstage team have finished learning the dance. Now it is time to start putting things together. The tickets for Wakakirri are now on sale and you can purchase them through https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/whats-on just scroll down until you see Wakakirri. If you are interested in purchasing the Wakakirri DVD or Wakakirri merchandise they are available through the Wakakirri Website https://www.wakakirri.com/mainsite/ then click on Shop. Now I'm sure you are starting to wonder what is required for costumes and props. All students are asked to wear clothing that they would wear to the beach: T-Shirts, Summer Dresses, Bathers and Shorts (please no bikini's remember it will be cold at Ulumbarra). Footwear can be Sneakers, Sandals or Bare Feet (not thongs as they are too difficult to dance in). Those students who have long hair will need to tie their hair back so that we can see their faces when they are on stage. When it comes to make up I would suggest that students wear some as the lights on stage do really wash your face out and make you look very pale. I would recommend wearing foundation, blush, eye liner, mascara and lipstick (pale peach or pink). Students will need to provide their own makeup but we can help you apply it on the night. For our props we need lots of rubbish.If you could each bring 2 or 3 items of rubbish that would really help. These items can be given to Michelle to store in the Music Room. We are specifically looking for chip packets, soft drink cans, biscuit boxes, sandwich bags etc. Please clean these out before bringing them to school. On the 19th August we will be going to Ulumbarra Theatre at 12:00pm for our Dress Rehearsal. At the Dress Rehearsal students will need to take their costumes and props but will not need to have make up done. Please consent to your child attending the rehearsal through Compass. Please also rerturn the permission form for taking part in Wakakirri. This is a requirement from the Wakakirri Team. If any parents are interested in helping out backstage with make up on the night please let me know. Kind Regards, Michelle Di Camillo
Students from Grade 5 and 6 attended the Bendigo chess tournament last week. Strathfieldsaye competed against 5 other schools, playing 7 rounds of chess throughout the day. Strathfieldsaye were runners up, coming second place for the tournament with several students winning medals. Ruby B, and EJ won highest individual points while James C, Harper F, Dale E, EJ and Aston H won highest team points for Strathfieldsaye. This tournament was a first for most of the students so the skill and effort was commendable.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College Confucius Classroom are running three Chinese classes for kids of different age groups and with different Chinese language levels. Please refer to the table below for more information. Exposing a child to a foreign language at an early age will result in much easier and better fluency than if they learn later in life. The Chinese class for kids aims to develop children's interest in the language and help them build skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing through fun
Day and Time Age Classes
Wed 3:50-4:50 PM 6-10 Chinese background (kids with parent/s being native
speaker of Mandarin)
Wed 4:00-4:30 PM 4-6 Non-Chinese background (parent needs to be onsite for
the session)
Wed 5:00-6:45 PM 7-10 Non-Chinese background
Or if you are interested in learning TaiChi, BSSC is also providing sessions. What: Taichi Learning and Practice When: Every Thursday morning from 9:30 am- 10:30 am Where: Rosalind Park, near Rotunda Teacher: Ms Wang, Mr Xu Fee: Free Contact: Mr. Juncai Lin, BSSC Confucius Classroom Coordinator 5443 1222 or [email protected]
During the 1st week of term we celebrated Naidoc Week. Students learnt about Bungil the Eagle who is one of the Jarra totem animals. Students where asked to colour a hand print and stick it onto large wings. The finished Art work looks amazing. Come and stand in between the wings and feel the magistry of the Bunjil.!.
It has been a while since my last update and so much has happened! Thanks to Brad Leech and Brian King for constructing the new shed on the first day of the school holidays. It is fantastic and is now home to a growing number of gardening tools for the students to use.
The students have had the opportunity to plant their seedlings they grew during science in Term 2. We also had some seedlings donated by Purtill’s Nursery and planted them in the garden. We are now growing celery, garlic, beetroot, spinach, cabbage and cauliflower just to name a few! We are hoping to have some stone delivered soon and will continue to add to our garden area with more garden boxes. Our compost tumbler is in full swing, literally! We have used coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable scraps, autumn leaves and newspaper to make a lovely rich compost to add to the soil. We have also made worm towers for the middle of the wicking boxes. The concept of a worm tower is that the ‘tower’ is partially buried into the soil of the garden. Compostable waste can be dropped into the tower where worms enter through holes and can consume it. Hopefully we will have very healthy soil as a result.
Sadly, our garden still does not have a name! I will be choosing (along with many helpers) 3 fantastic possible
names and then we can start the voting! Keep a look out for more information soon.
VOLUNTEER CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 3 DAY & DATE 9.00-11:30m
Fri Aug 9th Jacqui Flett, Alex Leech
Wed Aug 14th Tina Rogister
Thu Aug 15th Johanna Dennis
Fri Aug 16th Helena Trinidad, Jo Bell, Jodi McCooke, Bri Giddings
Wed Aug 21st Meridith Lauder
Thu Aug 22nd Sarah Quinton
Fri Aug 23rd Alex Leech, Rebecca Phillips, Michelle McAuley, Jacqui Flett
Wed Aug 28th Kate Hietbrink
Thu Aug 29th Michelle Hicks
Fri Aug 30th Jacqui Flett, Kylie Morrison, Jodi Mc Cooke
Wed Sep 4th Tina Rogister
Thu Sep 5th Danyelle Hunter
Fri Sep 6th Michelle McAuley, Helena Trinidad
The school Canteen operates from Wednesday to Friday between 11-12pm and 2-2:30pm Lunch wallets are available from the school office for $8 Volunteers are always welcome to help collate the orders and prepare the lunches. If you are willing to assist between 9-11:30am on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please contact Marcella our Canteen Manager on 0409795170.
Recess and Lunchtime Snacks Not to be included on lunch orders
Available for purchase from the canteen
Canteen Menu
These class awards are to recognise students who are demonstrating skills based on our School Values or our Learner Profile and will be presented at the school assembly on Friday August 9th at 2:35pm
Class Student Reason
2 Cruze A Bray V
For having the correct amount of space between his words. For showing great improvements with her writing.
3 James C Leila S
For beginning Term 3 showing fantastic listening skills and a readiness to learn. For showing wonderful persistence in learning the letter names and sounds. Great job Leila!
4 Olivia O Tom S
For using the reading strategy, stretching out the sounds to work out unknown words. Keep up the great reading Olivia. For working hard in Maths. Demonstrating persistence and growth in counting on and adding groups together, well done Tom.
5 Tyler M For working really hard during writing time.
6 Maddox S Jed M
For being an inclusive and supportive class member. For working hard during Daily 5 to achieve his learning goals.
7 Sienna S Jack L
For displaying our school values so consistently in the classroom; caring, organisation and excellence. For making positive choices in the classroom.
8 William D Harper B
For always displaying excellent behaviours. For working hard in all areas and making good choices.
9 Chloe T.O Xavier H
For taking on teacher advice to improve her work. For being a kind and caring classmate.
10 Max W Daragh M
For Working hard on his Maths tasks. For Working successfully with his partner when building a model and trying hard on his neatness.
11 Harley W Olivia H
For being a supportive classmate who is always willing to help other students in the classroom. For her excellent work on her Multiplication revision and portfolio task.
13 Jack N Liam B
For working hard in class on all his tasks. For working hard in class on all his tasks.
14 Akiva M Harry L
For her excellent attitude and application towards the achievement of her writing goals For making a concerted effort to improve his attitude and application towards all classroom activities
15 Broden R Ethan F
For showing a greater level of stamina during Daily 5. For making some great inferences during our reading sessions.
16 Henry T Bella S
For a great start to his new school. Welcome to Strathfieldsaye Primary Henry. For brilliant class work, attitude and behaviour.
17 Zali G Ruby V
For supporting classmates' learning by modelling appropriate behaviour and excellent work habits. For supporting classmates' learning by modelling appropriate behaviour and excellent work habits.
18 Bodhi M D’Jore S
For always displaying our CORE Values at school. For always displaying our CORE Values at school.
22 Lincoln N Jack C
For staying focused in Daily 5 and working hard to improve his writing. For staying focused in Daily 5 and working hard to improve his writing.
23 Willow P Heather B
For working hard to adapt and learn about our new classroom and giving the many new programs she is learning about at our school, her all. For always putting in extra effort with her homework to create something extremely interesting and even teaching Miss Shannon a thing or two from time to time!
24 Matthew B Callum B
For consistently showing great independence when reading, during Daily 5. Keep it up Matthew. For showing persistence and determination when trying to understand difficult maths concepts.
25 Jin T Ava P
For volunteering his answers and opinions more regularly during Daily 5 Focus Lessons. For making sensible seating choices and maintaining good stamina during Daily 5.
26 Jamison F Georgie M
For staying positive and being a fair player during the chess tournament. For always putting her best effort into whatever she does, even when the task is challenging.
27 Jorja D
For applying herself to her maths and trying her best.
28 Riley K Gemma E
For consistently being a good friend and looking after those around her. For having good communication, working hard and asking questions if he is unsure of something.
Art Sydnee H For showing great insight when creating her hand print in response to images of" Bunjil "the Eagle..
Library Ryley O For listening attentively to all stories and doing his best at all times.
LOTE Sydnee H Loti K
For consistently striving for excellence in learning Chinese. For consistently striving for excellence in learning Chinese.
Music Bailey H For showing a love of music and always trying her best.
PE Jorja B For showing excellent leadership in PE lessons.
Registration’s Open… All current, previous and new players are most welcome Register On line via the following link: http://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details?Id=2728&postcode=3551
The Cricket Club will also hold an Information Day at our Tannery Lane Sports Complex on Monday, 12th August between 4pm-6:30pm and again Saturday 17th August from 12 noon to 2pm. Registrations will be accepted for the Master Blaster (u.10), U.11, 12, 14, 16 and 18 age groups. After a successful year with our junior girls integration into their relevant cricket competitions we welcome & encourage those who may wish to follow in the footsteps of our current girls currently playing. The Jets are seeking interest in the new 5 week comp commencing 27th Oct for all females over the age of 16. Great chance mums to get out there & show the family how it’s done. Our Milo In2 Cricket program thanks to Jenny’s ELC for 5- to approx 8 year old is also open for registration via the online link only. Please refer to details on the link for more info & dates. Requiring further details, please contact the Jets Junior Co-ordinator Brent Yates via email at [email protected] or by phone on 0434 730 711.