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Calendar

Templestowe Valley Primary School

STUDENT BANKING

7th October Rebecca Crouch

Cathy Evangorou

14th October Neil Barker

Melinda Minuzzo

WORKING BEE DATES

Saturday, 19th October

Saturday, 7th December

CHICKEN CARERS

14-15 Sept Ceola Family

21-28 Sept Smith Family

4 Sept 2019 Issue No: 14

Valley Views

SEPTEMBER

Fri 20th Sept 9am Footy Day Parade

Fri 20th Sept 2:30PM Dismissal

OCTOBER

Mon 7th Oct First Day Term 4

Tue 8th Oct Division Athletics

Tue 8th Oct Foundation Incursion

Thu 10th Oct 50th Anniversary Wine &

Cheese

Mon 14th Oct 50th Anniversary Dress

Up Day

Thu 17th Oct Regional Athletics

Thu 17th Oct Y3 Lego Incursion

Thu 17th Oct Prep Parent Info Night

Another Term

Well another term has come and gone and once again I’m shaking my head wondering how the days have flown by so quickly. It has been an amazing term of learning here at Templestowe Valley PS across all areas of the curriculum.

From individual and team success in a huge variety of sporting activities, to academic successes within and outside of the classroom, to celebrity status with not just one, but two appearances on national television, . . . the list is endless. And it all culminated in an amazing whole school celebration of the Arts in the Mary Poppins Jnr performances. Then of course we could list our “Days” – 100 Days of School, Book Dress-Up day, R U OK Day, Footy Day . . . Wow! I’m exhausted just reading the list. It has seriously been a fabulous term.

It couldn’t have happened without the commitment and dedication of an amazing group of educators and support staff. So much work is done behind the scenes to make everything happen for our students. I would sincerely like to thank and recognise our Templestowe Valley teachers, classroom ILA and the staff who work quietly behind the scenes to make the magic happen. I am so very proud of the work that they do and the care, support and education that they provide to your children.

Next term is revving up to be another exciting one. We have:

Our 50th Anniversary celebrations (there’s lots more about this further on)

Swimming – all students

Yr 5 & 6 student - Asian Experience

Yr 4 & 5 – Camp Woorabinda

Graduation

2020 Transition and Orientation – Preps & Yr 6

And then there’s all the learning still to come.

It’s going to be another fabulous term at Templestowe Valley PS. You don’t want to miss a minute of it!

From the Principal’s Desk – Alison Rees

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From TVPS Assistant Principal – Rob Cretney

Children have the right to be safe and protected, including at school. Registered schools and other child-related organisations have an important responsibility for keeping children safe. Templestowe Valley Primary School has taken steps to protect children from abuse. Child abuse, and arrangements that allow it to occur, will not be tolerated. Templestowe Valley’s children deserve nothing less. Protecting children and young people from abuse is all of our responsibility.

Templestowe Valley is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. As part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Betrayal of Trust report, which found that more must be done to prevent and respond to child abuse in our community, there is a new regulatory landscape surrounding child safety, underpinned by the new Child Safe Standards.

The Child Safe Standards are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian early childhood services and schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect. The Child Safe Standards strengthen existing approaches to preventing and responding to child abuse and aim to create a culture where protecting children from abuse is part of everyday thinking and practice.

The Child Safe Standards are:

Standard 1: Strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety

Standard 2: A child safety policy or a statement of commitment to child safety

Standard 3: A Child Safety Code of Conduct

Standard 4: Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk of child abuse

Standard 5: Procedures for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse

Standard 6: Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse

Standard 7: Strategies to promote child participation and empowerment.

Each year, at their first meeting, the TVPS School Council and staff endorses the Rationale of the TVPS Commitment to Child Safety. It says:

Templestowe Valley Primary School is committed to child safety and to the responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The school is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, supportive and enriching learning environment that promotes inclusion and empowers students. All actions and decisions are guided by the school values of Honesty, Acceptance, Respect and Responsibility.

The school has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and consistently in line with the school’s robust policies and procedures*. The school conducts annual training of staff – including the DET Mandatory Reporting module – to meet its legal and moral obligation to protect all children from harm.

Templestowe Valley PS

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFE SCHOOLS

Child Safe Standards

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The school is steadfast in supporting and respecting all children in its community, inclusive of those with a disability, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) and children who are vulnerable.

*TVPS Child Protection Reporting Policy and Step-by-step Guide to making a report to Child Protection of Child First

The policies related to TVPS meeting DET Child Safe standards can be found on the School’s website:

http://www.tempvalprimary.vic.edu.au/

Rob Cretney

TVPS - Child Safe Officer

Little Kids Big Ideas – Channel 9

As you know from earlier newsletter, a number of our students were involved in filming for the Channel 9 News initiative run by Livinia Nixon, “Little Kids Big Ideas”.

The first screening involved our students promoting the program. They featured in the background as Livinia explained what this new initiative was all about.

On Sunday September 22nd – next Sunday – our students are going to star! The program that was filmed at Templestowe Valley PS is going to be screened. Our students will be introducing Livinia and viewers to our fabulous Sustainability Garden and associated learning programs. There were individual interviews filmed and our three chickens were given the opportunity to become mega media superstars!

It is the first weekend of the school holidays, and it doesn’t clash with a football final, so hopefully lots of people will tune in. The segment airs during the Sunday program, but is sometimes in the middle rather than just before the weather, so might be worth recording so you definitely see our students starring.

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Student Celebrations

Zoli J (4S) & Lewis R (3P) ~ Victorian State Championships for the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA)

Congratulations to both Zoli J (4S) and Lewis R (3P) who competed in the Victorian State Championships for the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA).

Zoli won the Victorian Title of 2019 State Champion in Extreme Forms, Extreme Weapons, Showmanship and the Single Tricking Battle. He also placed second with Lewis in the 2 vs 2 Tricking Battle.

Lewis also won the Victorian Title of 2019 State Champion in Showmanship and placed 2nd in Extreme Forms, Single Tricking Battle and the 2 vs 2 Tricking Battle.

The boys have both qualified for the Australian National Championships, being held in Sydney in November. They will be competing for the Australian Title.

We wish them all the very best for their future competitions.

Thanks to Bronwyn J for sending through the information.

Year 5 Snapshot Writing – The School Production

By Xin Rue (5S)

I could feel the tension in the air and the hard floor beneath my feet. I walk on stage. I expectantly wait for a thousand eyes to stare at me and for the light to glare down on me. But no, I cannot see a single pair of eyes and not just that, there was not a single light on. I am still trying to spot my dear friend as I watch, wait and wondered … have I tried hard enough?... We put so much heart into this performance. We are now doing this for us, our parents and our school.

A shot of energy fills my cells and my breath falls and as my thoughts wander to another world. I inhale the perfume I put on to relax. As the wind howls, I expect to hear the audience, but no, I could not hear anything but silence. I taste the crisp wind as it carries a sweet scent. I taste the dryness in my mouth due to the mounting pressure I feel. But still as I wonder, I listen as my friend starts the performance. At last, the time has come…. This is what we have been practicing for…. It was now time to shine!

By Jake B (5S)

Here I am at the Besen Centre, ready to perform. There it is right in front of me. I walk in. Then the adrenalin really starts to kick in and I haven’t even got on stage yet. What is wrong with me? Ok, Jake, you will be fine just got to think positive, I say to myself. I go to my changing rooms and I see all my cast and we are all pumped up. I feel the surge of energy in the room. Then I walk out, things start to get a little bit spicier. Ok Jake, hold it in. Through the speakers, I hear ‘Winds in the East.’ The show has begun. My first line was a bit itsy bitsy. I could still taste the tension in the air. I was really nervous. Then it was my second line and I could no longer feel the sweat on my face. I hear my cue, and I run off side stage. That was the hardest minute of the show.

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By Tilly C (5S)

I see lights shining in my eyes as I wait behind the black curtains ready to go on stage. As the waves of nerves roll in, I start shaking and my heart starts beating fast, not just of nervousness, but excitement too. I walk on feeling agitated but ready to dance. I feel the sweat on everyone's hands as I shake them. As I dance, my hands start to sweat and slip down my chimney sweep. As I am dancing all I’m smiling at is pitch black. I was expecting to see a sea full of people glaring and staring at me waiting for me to dance and amaze them. I listen out for the beats of the music so I can get my dance moves on time. I hear thumps of our shoes stomping on the plain black stage. We are finished! All my nerves go down the drain and relief spreads all over my body. “Back to the Nursery,” Burt yells as I walk off the stage ready to do the big finale.

Kinder Transition Program with Year 5

By Tilly & Hayley (5S)

The Grade Fives at TVPS are so happy to have spent time with the Kinder kids from Templestowe Valley Preschool. We got to meet our new Little Friends and we got to know each other. Finn was one of my buddies. We had so much in common, we both play the same sports and have the same favourite colour.

For the first couple of sessions we did gardening in the Asian Garden. We planted some seeds in small pots and the kids got to take them home. We pulled out weeds and some Kinder kids even found worms! We went to our Sustainability Garden to see the chickens and we got to pat them, some kids were brave and some weren’t.

We read Doctor Seuss books with the kids, even though they can’t read yet- it was still fun. I think the kids favourite part about the books were that they’re really big, (as we read them our Big Books). Other sessions that we did with the Kinder kids were we spent time doing Bush Craft. We were happy to go and collect leaves, flowers and rocks for the Kinder kids to enjoy while making their bush craft.

Hayley was one of my buddies. We had a great time and it was easy for us to get along because we had the same name. Another session we did with the kids was playing with blocks. I shared my buddy with a friend and together we measured her height. Other times we did some drawing and colouring too. There were dinosaurs to colour in or you could draw your own masterpiece. I’m sure everyone in Grade 5 had a fabulous time working with the Kinder children and we are all super excited to be Big Friends next year in Grade 6.

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Division Athletics News

NEWS HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM MR EAGLETON!!

Below is a list of the students who have progressed to Division Athletics to be held at Bill Sewart Athletics Track on Tuesday 8th October 2019.

We wish the following students the best of luck as they move forward.

Name Grade Age Event

Zoli J 4S 9/10 yr Boys Long Jump

Lily A

4PS

9/10 yr Girls

800m

1500m

Jake B 5S 11 yr Boys 800m

Eric M 5B 11 yr Boys Long Jump

Eric M

Jude c

Jake B

Dylan F

5B

5B

5S

5S

11 yr Boys 4 x 100m Relay

Caitlin Toll 5V 11 yr Girls 200m

Lexie G 5B 11 yr Girls 800m

1500m

Mikeal E 6B 12/13 yr Boys 1500m

Jack W 6CH 12/13 yr Boys Long Jump

Rachel W 6B 12/13 yr Girls 800m

1500m

Ruby T 6CH 12/13 yr Girls 80m Hurdles

Francesca A 6CH 12/13 yr Girls Discus

2020 Student Enrolment

Have you enrolled your child for Foundation ~ Preps next year?

If your answer is “NO.”, please contact the TVPS Office ASAP.

Orientation sessions are only available to enrolled students.

Dates are shown in the poster.

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Templestowe Valley PS – 50th Anniversary

Do you know that it’s our 50th Anniversary this year and we’re celebrating it next term? “No?” Well read on.

Here’s EVERYTHING that you need to know, along with all the links so you can join in the fun!

First things first ~ here’s a summary of just some of the activities. Others are still being finalised

Want to know more about each of these activities so far, well read on. More information is just over the page.

Things for you to do:

If you’re a Facebook user, can you please Like Us and Follow Us on Facebook so we can get the word out to the wider community?

The web link is: https://www.facebook.com/tvps50

Big thanks to Kathryn Taylor – the creator and administrator of the page

If you know of, or are a past TVPS student, then you might like to join the TVPS Alumni group.

Their FB page is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TVPSAlumni/

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Activity Date/Time/Place What? Who? How?

Wine & Cheese Night

Thursday October 10th

7:00 to 9:30pm

TVPS Hall

It’s a great chance to get reacquainted with friends, colleagues, teachers from years gone by whilst enjoying a glass of wine, some delicious food and great music. $25.00 Entry includes: 50th Commemorative wine glass, first glass of wine, 3 – 4 wine tastings, food, music and great company

Flyer below with more info

Adults Only (18+)

Past & present TVPS staff, students & parents

Click or scan to book:

$25.00 @ ticket

https://www.trybooking.com/BFOCY

Carnival

Saturday October 26th

11:00am – 4:00pm

TVPS – Everywhere!

Official Ceremony – 1:00pm

A day full of activities, rides, food, market staffs, historical displays, silent auction, raffle and lots more.

Entry is free – cash only for other events.

Please read the attached poster and Carnival Newsletter for more information.

All current, past & future TVPS community members – students, staff & parents

Carnival Ride Tickets

Special online early bird price of $25 for unlimited rides, $15 for 3 rides and $6 for single rides.

Click or scan to book:

www.trybooking.com/BDXTU

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Activity Date/Time/Place What? Who? How?

Past Educators Tour of TVPS

Monday October 28th

11:15am – 1:30pm

Past TVPS staff members – Trish Renfree and Anne Ellenby – are hosting a “Walk down memory lane” for anyone who was a TVPS staff member.

The morning includes a tour of the school, viewing of the historical display, morning tea and an opportunity to reminisce.

No cost for this event, but booking is needed for catering purposes

Contact the school for more information

Past TVPS staff members only

RSVP - Click or scan to book:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GgoHaYr-Tg-zxJrwTCj2PIlgYzAK-2r2ERjKOKt49EI/edit

Pave your Way into TVPS History

No event date

Ordering of pavers closes on Friday November 1st, 2019

In order to commemorate and celebrate 50 years of learning at Templestowe Valley Primary School, we would like to design and build a “Walk of Fame” leading into our school. This “walk” - path - will be built from individualised pavers purchased and donated by past and present students, staff and families and will be a lasting legacy for all to share.

All current & past TVPS community members – students, staff & parents

Order Form

A paper copy of the order form was sent home with the youngest child. It can be accessed through the QR Code below.

Order form MUST be printed, completed and returned to TVPS Office with payment or credit card details by closing date – Friday November 1st, 2019.

Please read form carefully before returning – particularly if including an illustration.

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Flyer following with more info.

Carnival Raffle No event date

Raffle will be drawn at Carnival on Saturday October 26th at 3:30pm

Raffle Prizes: 1st: $1000 Westfield voucher 2nd: Apple iPad 128GB (valued at $599) 3rd: Holiday Inn Express Southbank Package (valued at $390) 4th: High Tea for 2 people at The Park Hyatt (valued at $130) 5th: A Luxury Beauty Hamper

Flyer attached

Tickets:

One ticket is $5 or 3 tickets for $10

Available through the Office or from a current TVPS student or staff member

Raffle will be drawn on:

Saturday 26th October at 3:30pm on the main stage at the Carnival

Aliki K Painting – Silent Auction

No event date

Silent Auction closes online on Friday November 1st, 2019

The artist, Aliki K, one of our wonderful TVPS parents, has very generously donated a beautiful painting to our school in order to raise funds as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Valued at $2,400 - it’s being sold through an online Silent Auction forum.

Flyer following with more info.

All current & past TVPS community members – students, staff & parents

Silent Auction

Click or scan to bid:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1C34Jjgw7SJbr13P6PPiKX5CoKm1ox

WS2VobsQrG6pFM/edit

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Activity Date/Time/Place What? Who? How?

TVPS Commemorative Tea towel & Cookbook

Available for order and sale leading up to the Carnival and on Saturday October 26th

Two commemorative items available for purchase:

2019 Tea Towel

TVPS current students are all represented on a fabulous tea towel

2019 Cookbook

TVPS families were invited to contribute one (or more) of their family’s favourite recipes. These have been collated into a Cookbook that commemorates TVPS 50th Anniversary

Everyone – but most relevant to current TVPS community members – students, staff & parents

Order form available in Term 4

There’s been a phenomenal amount of work to organise all these events and activities, and that doesn’t include what’s happening in the classroom.

It’s all been organised by a small, hardworking group of TVPS parents, staff and community members – some past parents or teachers.

But we need HELP! PLEASE. When we call for volunteers or people to distribute flyers, or we ask you to sell raffle tickets, or make a donation to a stall ~ PLEASE HELP. If everyone does a little bit, the whole becomes

a reality and is awesome.

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WE NEED YOUR HELP ~ PLEASE OUR TVPS CARNIVAL IS RAPIDLY

APPROACHING ON

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH CAN YOU HELP IN SOME WAY ON THAT DAY?

AN HOUR OR TWO OF YOUR TIME IS ALL WE NEED.

VOLUNTEERS

For this event to be a success for everyone, we really need your help on the day! Even if you can only donate one hour of your time, we would really appreciate it. The volunteer sign-up form is available at:

www.signup.zone/tvps-50 or via the QR Code

Thank you to all the parents who have already put their names down. We still have a number of roles to fill and we would love

you to sign up sooner rather than later. Many hands make light work!

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