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HEIGHTS HYPE
May 15th 2013 Newsletter 6
Initial Thoughts
Thank you to everyone who has made me feel so welcome at Frankston Heights over the past few weeks,
especially the students who have instigated playing ’Teacher Spy’ while I have been on yard duty. I’m not
too sure if I’ve found all of your favourite hiding spots yet!
Congratulations to the staff and students for the wonderful send-off to Mr Anderson last Friday. These are
priceless moments and the genuine sentiment conveyed throughout the tributes will always be treasured by
Simon.
Education Week
We have our Open Night next Tuesday 20th May from 5:00 – 7:00pm as part of the celebrations for Education
Week. Our focus is ‘Science’ and we trust that many members of our school community will take advantage
of this opportunity to visit Frankston Heights out of the regular school hours.
Our annual ‘Book Fair’ will also be held next week.
Officially, Education Week in Victoria begins this Sunday.
Visitors to the Melbourne Museum on Sunday can meet leading Australian scientists in paleontology, marine
biology, birds, mammals, mineralogy and more.
Learn about some of the most interesting specimens from the Museum’s state collection.
Identify some of Australia’s most beautiful wildlife with the Museum Victoria Field Guide App.
Meet some of the Museum’s live collection items, including stick insects and scorpions.
Learn about wildlife photography and videography from the Museum’s highly skilled multimedia
specialists. (Children up to 16 years and concession card-holders are free, adults are $10).
NAPLAN
The students in Years 3 and 5 have participated in the
National Assessment Program (Literacy and
Numeracy) during this week. Parents/Carers will
receive an individual report later in the school year.
Godetevi la settimana!
Gill Higgins Acting Principal
Tuesday 20th Open Night 5:00—7:00pm
Friday 23rd District Cross Country
(selected students Yrs 3—6
at Woodleigh School)
Wednesday 28th Peninsula Choral Festival
(selected students from the choir at
Peninsula School Hall 7:00pm)
Friday 30th School Disco 6:00—7:30pm
Monday 2nd June Life Education program begins
IMPORTANT DATES
Congratulations and well done to all our Year three and five students who have completed their NAPLAN assessments this week. Our students have been involved in assessments over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Results will be sent out to us later in the year and will be distributed to parents on receipt. Thank you to our wonderful school community for making Mr. Anderson’s last day at our school such a memorable one. I know that he was touched by the many parents and students who went out of their way during the week, to wish him well and to thank him for his time and immense contribution at Frankston Heights. Our assembly was a highlight of the day with the Year 1 /2 rendition of “ So Long Farewell” sung to new words for Mr. Anderson, causing many a tear. Mr Anderson’s answers during his interview with Mr. Marsden were hilarious and the many books created by our students for Mr. Anderson were amazing!! I’m sure Mr Anderson is still trying to read them all !! Don’t forget to keep next Tuesday night from 5—7 free for our Education Week Open Night, incorporating a Science Night and Book Fair. In true Frankston Heights style we will also have a sausage sizzle running from five o’clock so you can grab a bite to eat as you wander around and see the fantastic science activities we have planned for you. Don’t forget we will have prizes for the best science outfits on the night . Mrs. Gallagher will have our Book Fair open in the Library for any purchases. I look forward to seeing you on the night for some great fun. I have heard great reports already from the students who attended Woorabinda Somers camp last week. Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time. Happy birthday to Charlie C who celebrated his birthday while on camp— what a treat!!! A reminder to all that we have the Life Education van arriving at our school for the first week of June— this is always a great program for our students. We will be running a parent session...more details closer to the date. With this week’s newsletter I have attached a flyer that explains the CASEA program that we will be undertaking at Frankston Heights in term four of this year. We are really looking forward to becoming involved in the program. If you would like further information please contact me . Have a great weekend everyone ! Carole Gagiero Assistant Principal
MAY
Chelsea F
Andy D
Feliciana A
Ying C
Jack B
Zoe B
Samuel R
SCHOOL NEWS:
SICK BAY—if you have any bedding i.e. pillow cases, doona covers & blankets that are still in
good conditions and you are no longer in need of we would appreciate them for use in our sick
bay.
SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS—we are in need of second-hand winter uniforms. If your child has
outgrown their uniform from last year and it is in good condition, please consider giving it to us
to resell. If you have a winter tunic or school rain jacket in good condition, we can resell them at
half-price and give the funds back to you.
Our first Book Fair for 2014 will be held during the week
19th May to 22nd May
All classes will be timetabled for “Looking Time” during
Monday 19th May
Buying times will be:
Tuesday 5pm to 7pm during open evening
Wednesday 3pm to 4 pm
Thursday 3 pm onwards
There are no sales on Friday.
There are now 3 ways to pay by credit card:
Use EFTOS machine (if it is supplied) or paper form
Make an online payment using a smart phone
Phone - free call 1800 557 908
Customers need to record their receipt number on the
Book Fair invite or Student wish list to hand to cashier.
Orders due
Wednesday
21st May.
CANTEEN NEWS:
Thank you for your support, Linda Eames Canteen Manager
Friday 23rd May Special Lunch:
Steamed Dim Sim & Fried Rice
Plus
Nudie Juice
Plus
Cookie
We urgently need helpers for this special lunch day (23rd May) as our usual helpers are unavailable. If you are
able to help please see Linda in the canteen.
If we do not get enough helpers for Friday 23rd we will not be able to proceed with this special lunch.
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who received a Success Award for the week:
2ND MAY
PB: Elodie R
PS: Tiana S
1/2G: Kaleb McC
1/2H: Jayden P
1/2P: Taylor T-F
1/2T: Lily D
3/4M: Josh C
3/4R: NA
3/4S: Bree B
5/6B: Caitlin R
5/6K: NA
SCIENCE: 3/4S
ENVIRONMENT AWARD
Congratulations to Riley B, Wynter B & Zander C who received awards for
“Being terrific, happy and friendly” and “Keeping the yard clean”!
It has been a very busy time in the Middle Homestead!
Last week we had our Middle
School Cross Country trials. All the students put in a great effort after
lots of practice during PE. Forty students from the Homestead will be attending District Cross Country
on Friday the 23rd of May. Good luck!
Last week several lucky students from the middle
school went to camp woorabinda.
A bit stressed and excited, we all set off to Banyan Fields primary school to get on a bus to camp. Our bus driver was so nice that
he let us watch Mr Bean. WE rolled up to a place in the middle
of nowhere. So we walked to camp. My favourite activity was
high ropes.
By Rani
The dinners and deserts were delicious. The first night we had
Crumbed fish and spuds. The second night we had roast lamb and vegies. The third night was my favourite, we had pasta and
garlic bread. Wednesday we had birthday cake because it was my
birthday.
By Charlie C.
At Woorabinda Camp my favorite thing was the high ropes because I faced my fear of heights. Especially ‘Hugger Boi’ because I got to grab
onto something while I was walking….and it was a funny name!
Allysia
I was full of excitement and anxiety. i finally left my aunty and got on the bus. i went on the high
ropes course. i cried all the way round but i got over it the second
time round. i fell out of the canoe and fell into the lake! (I got
really wet) everyone was so friendly.
Tyler P.
In Term Two we have PE on a Tuesday and Friday. Please make sure your child has runners to wear on these days.
A reminder to make sure that parents are reading with or to your children nightly and diaries are brought in signed every day. We are very excited about reading the students Journals this term! They are due in each Thursday.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA CHORAL FESTIVAL
Selected choir students will be performing at the Harmonies Unite Monington Peninsula Choral Festival
on Wednesday 28th May 2014 at 7:00pm.
The Peninsula School Wooralla Drive Mt Eliza
The Ansett Hall $5 Adults, School age children are free
(Tickets only available at the door)
THE ARTS
The Arts department has been busy as always! Junior School has been working on ‘It’s a Jungle Out There’, so
don’t be afraid if you hear roars and other strange sounds emanating from our direction. The Middle School is enjoying working on ‘Medieval Feasts and Festivals’
exploring the feudal system, castles, knights, and more. The Senior School have been developing their
understanding of ‘Broadway Musicals’ and ‘Art Styles’.
CASEA will be in our school in 2014
CASEA is a joint program run by Monash Health Early in Life Mental Health Service (ELMHS)
and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and will be running in our
school this year.
The program helps children enhance their self esteem and develop better skills in
Making friends
Understanding and expressing feelings
Getting on with others
We will be running the program for children in Prep to Grade 3 classes. In this way we hope to
help children who have problems in these areas to improve their skills and prevent their
problems from getting bigger.
The program involves working with the classroom teachers, and running small groups for
children and their parents.
Attendance in the small groups is free of charge but places are limited. Parents of children in
Prep to Grade 3 will receive a letter soon explaining the program in more detail.
If you have any queries please contact Carole Gagiero on ph (03) 9783 4988
Hey! My name is Monty. I am from the CASEA program, and we are coming to your school!
Frankston Rovers
Junior Football Club
Seeking additional Players in
The following age groups:
U10’s Coach Rod Tanner: 0419874113
U13’s Coach Mike Triep: 0432404892
U14’s Coach Dave Tapolczay:
0403208793
President Darren Wishart: 0409857747
Secretary Emma Fenwick: 0450075402
Email: frankstonrovers@yahoo.com.au
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