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Berwick Lodge Primary School Newsletter March 2011
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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
DIARY DATES
Tuesday 15th March You Be The Star Visit
Wednesday 16th March National Ride 2 School Day
Friday 25th March PFA Drive-In Movie Night
Tuesday 29th March 2nd Hand Uniform Shop
NEWSLETTER N0.06 10TH MARCH 2011
NOTICES DUE BACK BY
Friday 11th March You Be The Star Visit
National Ride 2 School Day
Gr 5/6 Premier‟s Reading
Challenge
Friday 18th March Prep–Gr 4 Premier‟s Reading
Challenge
Friday 1st April Singapore Trip 1st instalment
BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198
E-mail: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Visit our Websites : http:// www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au,
Camp Australia/Out of School Hours Care: 9769 8251
SCHOOLCOUNCIL
ELECTIONS To date I have received a total of
two (2) nominations for the two (2)
DEECD Category vacancies on
school council.
I have also received two (2)
nominations for the Parent Category
vacancies on school
council. As there are a
total of four (4) Parent
Category vacancies for
school council, I still
require a further two
(2) nominations so as to
avoid the need to extend
nominations for a further week.
Please contact office staff by close of
business tomorrow if you are
interested and willing to nominate
for a parent Category vacancy.
BER UPDATE Last week I emailed Julie Alliston,
DEECD BER Team, with our request
for access to the $1 million
(approximately) balance of funds for
our BER project so that we could
manage the use of this money for our
BER companion project. Julie Alliston
responded, informing me of the
following:
(1) The DEECD BER Team
would work to achieve the
outcome that I indicated we
wanted
(2) That she would need up to
a fortnight to achieve this
result.
I indicated to Julie Alliston that, on
behalf of our school council, I was
satisfied with her response. This is a
very heartening development for our
school and I will keep you informed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)
Q. What sense can be made of
the MySchool Website
information?
A. That‟s a very good question and
there are no simple answers. I would
say that the comparative school
financial details
that illustrates
the differences
between
government
and non-
government
schools is the most illuminating,
though not surprising. Insofar as
making judgements about which
schools provide better teaching and
learning opportunities, then I would
argue that the MySchool Website
provides little information that is of
great value. Of timely relevance is
the availability of a video of eminent
USA educationist and author, Diane
Ravitch, being interviewed recently
on the top-rating USA TV program,
The Daily Show, discussing testing in
schools, poverty and school reform. I
have added the video link for your
reference. I highly recommend it to
you.
http:scholasticadministrator.type
pad.comthisweekineducation/
2011/03/video-ravitchsreturn
-to-the-daily-show.html
QUOTABLE QUOTE ‘The windows through which we allow
others to view us are often more telling
than that which is seen.’
HENRY GROSSEK
CANTEEN IS NOT OPEN ON TUESDAYS
ASS I STANT PR INCIPALS ’ REPORT
SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who received awards over the last week:
Ella PC Stefan PL
Brooke PC Scarlett PL
Jayda PC Ryan PW
Joshua PM Hayley PM
NATIONAL RIDE 2 SCHOOL
DAY – WEDNESDAY 16TH
MARCH
National Ride2School Day is just
around the corner. Families are
reminded that on this day we will be
having the police
attend our school
from 11:30AM –
1:30PM. They will
be here to engrave
the children‟s bikes
with an
identification number to assist in the
location of their bicycle should it be
lost or stolen. Thank you to the
families who have already returned
their forms giving us the details of their
driver‟s licence as this will be used for
the identification. If you have not
returned your forms but still wish to
have your bike engraved please let the
office know and they will send home a
new form. All students on wheels
(including skaters and scooters are
required to wear helmets). Please
note that all scooters and bikes must
be secured in the bike shed.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
DETAILS
Parents are reminded of the
importance of ensuring their contact
details held at the school are current.
This is vital in cases of emergency
where immediate contact with the
parents is required. It is also advisable
for parents to check that the details for
alternative emergency contacts are
current. If details have changed, the
changes need to be forwarded to the
school office in writing at the earliest
opportunity. A change of details
proforma is available on request from
the office.
‘INSPIRE YOUR KIDS TO READ’
FORUM
The Melbourne Football Club in
conjunction with Casey Cardinia
Library Corporation invites you to the
„Inspire Your Kids to Read‟ Forum.
Authors Michael Wagner, one of
Australia‟s most original and successful
writers for children and Archie Fusillo,
a popular and most sought after
speaker in schools and literacy forums,
will provide tips on how to encourage
and motivate children and teens to
read.
The forum is aimed at parents and
teachers, providing an insight in how to
inspire and stimulate kids to both enjoy
and become involved in reading.
Melbourne footballers and Read Like a
Demon ambassadors Colin Garland
and Cale Morton will discuss the
impact that the Read Like
a Demon program will
discuss the impact that
the Read Like a Demon
Program has had on
students within the City
of Casey and share their
experiences.
This forum will take place on Tuesday
15th March 2011 from 7:00 to
9:00PM at the Cranbourne
Community Centre located at
Cranbourne Secondary College,
Brunt Street Cranbourne
(Mel Ref:133 K4) and is free of charge.
STUDENT SAFETY
This week we were alerted by some
members of our community regarding
children being approached or followed
by a person or persons unknown to
the child. We were also informed by
DEECD of a similar incident that
occurred locally. Whilst this did not
directly involve any students from our
school, it is a timely reminder of the
need for us to be alert and prepare our
students to deal with this situation
should it arise for them.
We suggest that parents discuss the
importance of leaving the school
promptly and travelling via the most
direct route with other students/adults
and that if the student has concerns
the safe options available to them
including local Safety Houses and
community services such as the local
shop, doctors surgery and
kindergarten. All students should be
encouraged to inform an adult (parent,
teacher, school crossing supervisor) if
they are feeling unsafe or have noticed
anything unusual whilst travelling to
and from school.
We would also suggest that children
do not arrive at school early, or remain
in the school grounds, outside of the
supervised times (8:45AM to 3:45PM).
For their own safety students who are
in the school grounds outside of these
hours should be enrolled in the OHSC
Program or under direct supervision of
their parent/guardian.
CONGRATULATIONS
As a school community we would like
to acknowledge the initiative shown by
Kaitlyn S of 4R who was responsible
for the school registering and
participating in the Clean
Up Australia Day last
Friday. It was great to
see so many students
and their buddies helping
to ensure our school
grounds were cleaned before the
weekend. Kaitlyn was acknowledged
by the Clean Up Australia Day
organisation with a certificate which
was presented at our school assembly
on Monday. Congratulations Kaitlyn!
LYNNE BRENNER & DEBBIE CUSACK
Introducing Our Specialist Teams Over the past few weeks each of our Specialist team have introduced themselves through a brief description in the
newsletter. We are very excited to have a new team this year with Miss Tahnee Planner, Miss Sarah Vine, Mr Nick Pryor and
Mrs Olivia Cook joining us.
Hi Everyone,
My name is Sarah Vine and after teaching in the classroom for eleven years (Lysterfield Primary School, Glendal Primary
School and at B.L.P.S) I have made the transition into the specialist team in 2011.
I am the new teacher in the Library and have a strong personal interest in Asian Literacy and
the language of Indonesian.
I am currently studying my Diploma of Languages in Indonesian at Deakin University part-time
and will finish at the conclusion of 2012. Learning about the culture and language of another
country, especially one so close to Australia, is such a fantastic opportunity.
This year students will be listening to and viewing Asian Literacy, as well as literacy from other
parts of the world. They will be engaging in role-plays, puppet shows, origami, construction
activities, wall stories, drawings, paintings, playing games and many other exciting tasks. The
Indonesian language will also be threaded through these activities, so you may just hear your child saying something in
Indonesian when they come home from school!
The Library is open during the second half of lunchtime in Term 1 for the Year 1 & 2 students on Monday‟s, Year 3 students
on Tuesday‟s and the year 4 students on Friday‟s. It is an opportunity for the students to play a quiet game, read quietly or
participate in a quiet craft activity.
Please feel free to come and say „hello‟ anytime. Our Library at B.L.P.S values your ongoing support and thanks all those who
have already offered their help.
Smiles
Miss Sarah Vine
You Can Schools Program
Working with Canteen and the Sony
Foundation, Berwick Lodge Primary School will
be collecting old mobile phones to be recycled.
The funds from these mobile phones will go to
much needed funds to build youth cancer
centres across Australia.
The more mobile phones we collect and
recycle the more educational tools Berwick
Lodge Primary School will receive. These could include video
cameras, laptops, and possibly Interactive Whiteboards
which will be a great addition to our school.
There is a collection bin in the front foyer, located outside
Mrs Cusack‟s office. Please hunt around at home, or ask your
friends, neighbours, work colleagues and local
community groups, to look for any old mobile
phones and place them in the collection bin
located in the school foyer.
Please help Berwick Lodge
Primary School support a
worthy cause.
Vanessa Porter
On behalf of the Junior School Council
WHAT IS CONFIDENCE
Definition of ‘Confidence’ Confidence means believing you
can do it. It means not being
afraid to make mistakes, to try
something new, or to express an
opinion.
Examples of Confident
Behaviour
Raising your hand in class to answer a hard question
Doing hard work without asking for help
Sharing a new idea with your teacher and class
Saying “hello” to someone new
Asking to play with others
Talking in a strong voice
Greeting adults with good eye contact and using their
names
Sharing your ideas with the family
Offering to take responsibility for organising as family
event (e.g. preparing a dish for a meal)
Volunteering to participate in a new activity or
experience
Saying “no” when being pressured to do something
wrong
YEAR 7 2012 Transition News
Berwick S.C High Achievers Program
Information Parents of students currently in Grade 6 who wish to apply
for Berwick S.C High Achievers Program are invited to
contact Mrs Sue Naismith for the brochure and application
form detailing all the information.
Closing dates for applications: Friday 25th March 2011
Selection Exam: Saturday 2nd April 2011
Application Fee: $60:00
Please don‟t hesitate to contact Sue Naismith on 9707 1766
for further details.
Fountain Gate High Achievers Program
Information Fountain Gate S.C High Achievers Program offers students a
program to maximise their learning potentials.
For further information regarding this program contact
Mrs. J Doble (Assistant Principal) on 8782 6839.
Applications for this program close on 27th March 2011.
School Tour Dates – Berwick S.C Bookings are essential, please call 8768 1000 to make a
booking. Parents who have made a booking are to meet in the
General Office on the morning of the tour.
Tuesday 15th March 9.30am
Monday 28th March 9.30 am
Saturday 2nd April 9.15am
Thursday 28th April 9.30am.
On Friday 4th March 2011 the 22 captains at our school went to National
Young Leaders Day at the Melbourne convention Centre.
There were over 4000 children from primary schools all over the state. Some
of the guest speakers were Matt Preston from Masterchef, Stevie Nicholson
and Tim Maddren from High 5 and Kate Leeming. Kate rode her bicycle from
the west coast to the east coast of Africa, crossing the equator twice in only 10
months. She spent many times struggling through very difficult conditions
including crossing countries in civil war. We were inspired by all of the guest
speakers because their messages gave us good ideas about how to persist and
be great leaders.
Michaela and Ethan (School Captains)
Take part in the School Banking
Rewards Program!
The Commonwealth Bank School Banking program includes
an exciting new Rewards Program designed to encourage
children to get into the habit of making regular savings.
Our school takes part in the Commonwealth Bank School
Banking program. We have a number of children who are
actively participating but also have a number of students who
have opened accounts but have not started banking each
week. We would like to invite these students to commence
their banking this term and start collecting tokens which can
be redeemed for exclusive Dollarmites reward items. All your
child needs to do is bring in their Dollarmites deposit wallet
(see picture) with a small
amount of money each
Tuesday.
Every time your child
makes a deposit they
receive a Dollarmites token, there will be five reward items all
worth 10 tokens. These tokens can then be exchanged for a
range of gifts. Students will have lots of fun saving their tokens
for these cool gifts, including money boxes, Dollarmite wallet,
water bottle, lunch box and watch. They will also be
rewarded with certificates.
School Banking helps develop some important behaviours
such as:
Creating regular savings habits
Settings goals and saving to achieve them
Being responsible by completing their own deposit slip
each week
The program is a fun and rewarding way to educate children
on how to save. If your child has opened an account please
remember to send their banking in each week on Tuesday.
If your child does not have a Youthsaver account and would
like to participate in the School Banking program, please
contact the Admin Office who will give your child a pack to
take home which includes an application form for you to
complete. If you are an existing Commonwealth Bank
customer with access to NetBank you can apply for your
child‟s Youthsaver account online. Simply log into NetBank,
click the “Offers and apply” tab, then select “Accounts” and
“Youthsaver”. Please have your child‟s birth certificate handy.
Parents & Friends Association NEXT MEETING: Thursday 7th April 2011 at 1:30pm in Room 16. Everyone is welcome, including
toddlers. The PFA welcomes anyone wanting to join the fun and help make a difference. We would also
like to offer a warm welcome to our new mums that attended our last meeting.
2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Our next 2nd hand uniform shop will be open in the school canteen
on Tuesday 29th March 2011 from 2.30pm until 3.15pm.
We would like to send a huge thank you to all those families who have so kindly donated their old
uniforms to the shop to be sold. Your generosity has helped other families in our school community
Current Events DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT - Friday 25th March 2011 from 5:00pm: Please come and invite your
friends and families. We hope that our extended school community will support this
great event. Extra forms for this wonderful evening are available at the office and
tickets will be sent out this week. Remember there will be loads of fun and
entertainment, including a jumping castle for $2.00 per session as well as free face
painting. Lots of delicious food will be available for purchase on the night including
sausages from our famous PFA sausage sizzle, popcorn, fairy floss, ice-cream, coffee,
slurpies, gelati and donuts !!
The PFA are looking for companies who are interested in advertising on the big screen for our drive-in
movie night. If you would like more information on what is involved please email us at
blps.pfa@hotmail.com
SUNSCREEN: We have roll-on sunscreen available for purchase at the front office for $6.00 per stick.
They are a great compact size and are very useful for all children to have in their bags now with our lovely
sunny weather!
MOBILE PHONE RECYCLING: Got any of those old mobile phones around? Don‟t let them clutter
up your desk or drawers, bring them up to the office at school and drop them into our Mobile Recycling
Bin. The Junior School Council is assisting Can Teen in their efforts to help young Australians survive
cancer. Every mobile phone that is recycled helps support this worthwhile cause and along the way with
the help of the Sony Foundation, schools that recycle a certain number of phones receive Sony products
as a reward. These products include Handycams, Notebooks and ActivBoards. We encourage everyone
to support our JSC and CanTeen.
Upcoming Events HOTDOG DAY – Tuesday 5th April 2011: forms will be sent out soon.
MOTHERS DAY STALL: We will also be holding our Mother‟s Day Stall next term, we have already
ordered in great presents that every mum will love!
PFA MARKET DAY: Please note that this event will sadly not be going ahead this year as advertised
on the school calendar due to a clash of dates with the Casey Kids Carnival.
The PFA would like to thank you for your continued
support.
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SATURDAY 5th March 2011 & 2nd April
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For Students in years 5, 6, 7, & 8
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Any enquires to Narre Warren
Police Station 9705 3111
- Mansfield St. Food Mart - Mansfield Street, Berwick
Monday – Saturday 6.30am – 9.00pm Sunday & Public Holidays 7.00am-9pm
FOR SALE
Second hand kitchen- pale grey laminate with „as new‟
benchtop in laminate „Urban Granite‟ pattern (black
background with earth tones through it). Includes:
Under bench & overhead cabinets
Breakfast bar
One & a half bowl S/S sink with taps
Westinghouse PXL698 Multifunction 5 fan
forced wall oven with drawer grill & 6 button
programmable timer (with manual)
Old Westinghaouse Rangehood (needs new
filters)
Old Dishlex Dishwasher (still works fine)
There is a few marks on the bottom of the doors but
will be fine with a touch of laminate paint. Asymmetrical
shape but benchtop
sections can be used
separately. Inspections
welcome. Assistance with
de-installation available.
Need to move a.s.a.p.
Please call Terryl on
0412 040 241
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