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HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOUIS STREET HEATHMONT
Telephone 9729 5439 Fax 9720 4187 Email [email protected]
Internet Web Site http://www.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au/
Issue 6 Fortnight ending
May 3rd , 2013
LOOKING AHEAD
Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Uniform Stall open in the gym 3.15pm – 3.45pm
Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.40am-9am
Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.45am -9.15am
MAY
Thursday 2nd
Family Life –(Grade 5 and 6) 7.00pm
Monday 6th
Maths Incursion –Grade 1/2
Tuesday 7th
Prep Excursion -Zoo
Thursday 9th
Mothers’ Day Stall
Tuesday 14th
– 17th
NAPLAN
Monday 20th
EDUCATION WEEK
Wednesday 22nd
10.30 National Simultaneous Reading
Thursday 23rd
BIGGEST MORNING TEA 9.20-10.30 in school gym
AIM HIGH @ HEPSDear Parents
FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE FACILITY/RESOURCE CENTRE
Yes, we have the green light to start using these
exciting new learning facilities, the kitchen and
Resource Centre, and they look fabulous. We
will have to be patient for a little longer as we
are currently furnishing and stocking the rooms.
Once everything is in its place the learning
centres will be open for the benefit of our students; we expect that it
will be ready within the next two weeks. Come and have a peek
during the open times in Education Week.
SCHOOL NURSES
We welcome Glenda Bray who will share the role of School Nurse. As you would be
aware Michelle Brown has been attending to our students over the last fortnight; Glenda
will join her by sharing the demands of the role, each five days a fortnight.
WELCOME TO NEW STAFF
We welcome Mrs Jenny van Dijk to the Education Support role. I’m sure she will
contribute to the strength of this already highly affective team.
PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS
Many of our teachers have been mentoring students enthusiastic to join the teaching profession:
Bethany Gullaci in 4B, Stephanie Biront in 1/2B, Tyler Sonsini in Prep B, Damon Crossley in 6A, Kim
Dellevergin in 1/2G, Courtney Bottger in Prep C and Ellen Casey in Prep A.
I’m confident these students will benefit from the exceptional talent and professionalism of our teaching
staff.
EMERGENCY DRILL
Your children may have informed you of the emergency drill practised on Friday; we endeavour to
practise a lockdown and an emergency drill once a term to keep up efficient and experienced action
should the need ever occur. The students and staff performed admirably with all accounted in less than 5
minutes.
SCHOOL UNIFORM / UNIFORM SHOP
School Council has approved the outsourcing of our Uniforms. We are addressing the
challenges faced by many of our families trying to purchase uniforms at the provided times as
well as the demands made on a few of our parents to stock and sell items of clothing. We will
be providing the opportunity to buy up from our stock at a ‘quick sale’ in the near future as we
prepare the transition to the PSW store in 18 – 20 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East. Prices on
most items will vary approximately $2.00 to $5.00 (not taking into account that our prices were
due to increase). Benefits of outsourcing the uniform:
The retail staff will know HEPS’ uniform requirements and provide a high level of customer
service 6 days a week including school holidays
Online ordering available for parents 24/7
Private fitting rooms
Lay-by management
I will advise you the time of our ‘quick sale’ and when uniforms will need to be purchased from the new
outlet. ‘Second hand’ uniforms will still be available at the school.
As wintry conditions settle in it would be reasonable for all students to be dressed in winter school
uniform. Please respect the School Uniform code so that students do look as though they belong to the
school and that they set a high and positive standard. Remember that girls should only wear appropriate
leg wear that is, blue tights, white socks, gabardine pants or blue track pants. Leggings are not part of the
school uniform. I can appreciate that throughout the winter months and the greater incidence of rain,
items of the school clothing may be wet on the line, but it would be appreciated if children could wear
blue or an item that blends well into the uniform. If you have difficulties dressing your child in school
uniform please come and speak with me.
EXTRACURRICULA ACTIVITIES
HEPS is renowned for its provision of numerous extra activities that benefit our students. Lunch clubs
this term include:
Mondays: HEPS Harriers, Chess, Indoor Games for Preps – 2, Instrumental concert every second week,
Tuesdays: skipping, computer, Year 6 Student Leadership Group
Wednesdays: HEPS Harriers, Garden Club
Thursdays: Book Club, Games and Knitting club Years 3 – 6
Fridays: Japanese Club
I thank and commend our dedicated staff who give up most of their lunchtimes to provide these activities.
EDUCATION WEEK
Monday 20
th May to Friday 24
th May is Education Week;
a time that we come together as a whole school community
to celebrate the successes in education. You are welcome
to share the experience. Below is a list of events taking
place throughout the week:
You are welcome to come and observe us in action at the
following times:
Tuesday 21st May 9.00am – 11.00am All classrooms open
Thursday 23rd
May 6.30pm – 8.00pm School Open
Friday 24th May 9.00am – 10.00am Whole School Assembly
Special events planned for Thursday evening are as follows:
* Various instrumental performances Around the school
* Choir performance In the BER at 7.00pm
* Multi-media highlights of special events Around the school
* Maths and Literacy activities In various classrooms
* Food Technology/Science Facility New and on display
* Resource Centre New and on display
* Artwork displays Around the school
* Level 4 iPad learning activities BER classrooms
* All classrooms open
* Student hosted Friday morning assembly Friday 9.00am
* Band Performance Friday 9.00am
Monday 20th
May 7.00pm – 8.00pm 2014 Prep Information Evening
Tours will be available throughout Education Week for any new and interested families.
Feel free to make an appointment; and we will endeavour to cater.
Please contact the school office on 9729 5439.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Chris Finighan and I will be attending the Whitehorse/Maroondah Networks Leadership Conference
presenting 15th
– 17th
May. The theme for this conference is ‘School Leadership – Thriving, Not Just
Surviving’. Delegates will hear from highly effective leaders and learn from leading edge developments
in cognitive and positive psychology. Workshops will range from ethics and legal issues and protocols
through to providing high level feedback and communication and offer the skills to manage staff more
effectively. I will share some of our learning after we have attended. Mrs Sue Fraser will be in charge of
the school during our absence.
POLICE BAND – CODE ONE
Our students and staff enjoyed the Police Band – Code One on Friday 26th
April when they offered to
perform for us due to a cancellation elsewhere. It was wonderful for our students to witness such talent as
well as see our students so spontaneously engaged in song and dance. Needless to say the Police Band
was complimentary of our students’ behaviour and their positive engagement in the performance.
A JOB WELL DONE!
You would have noticed the fresh coat of paint on our gym doors and the wooden annex. A huge thank
you to Michael Timmer for his time and effort, as well as his perfectionism in upgrading this facility. It
looks 100% better and we certainly appreciate your suggestion, Michael, of volunteering your time to this
project.
Kind regards,
Kitty Allard.
Principal.
Responsibility…is our business! Thanks to Matthew in Grade 1 for these great tips on how to show responsibility!
Clean up after myself
Listen to others
Share equipment with others and take turns
Help others when I have the skill!
Do you have any other tips to share, kids?
Have a great weekend everyone!
Mrs Finighan
Be responsible - Why, when people around us may not be?????
In the last few weeks I have had a number of children say to me:
“Some of my friends are being mean all of a sudden!” “I don’t seem to have got on very well with my friend for awhile now. What do I do?”
or
“My friend doesn’t want to play with me anymore”.
5 thoughts:
1. Life is full of change. As children grow and change, so often do friends.
2. Try to make your words and actions good ones. Even though your friend may not treat you
well at times, don’t copy it! You don’t want any regrets later on.
3. Listen to your friend first; try to understand his/her feelings.
4. Allow time for “both” of you to express your feelings, so that “both” feel valued and heard.
5. Respect the other person’s right to have different points of view.
Libby
(Chaplain)
PS 5 more thoughts next Newsletter!
RESPONsIBILITY
Sport Update: Our HEPS Cross Country Carnival was a huge success. All of our athletes did
an amazing job and showed fantastic effort in each of their races. We are so
proud of each of you for your tremendous attitude and sportsmanship. Thank
you to all of the teachers and parent volunteers that helped out on our day, we
could not have done it without you. We wish our athletes that have qualified
for District Cross Country good luck!
Special congratulations to the GREEN House for achieving the most points
earned and coming first overall. Well done!!
Miss. Arthur and Mrs. Hassan
HEPS is selling the Entertainment Book again this year and will be
available for purchase at the school office. Please click on the link
below to look through the virtual book. Great value at $65.00 with
$13.00 towards school fundraising. http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/about/Tell-me-More/Melbourne
Help us raise money for SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
Purchase an Entertainment™ Book from us today!
Make Mum happy all year round
GAMES CLUBS!
We are planning to start two games clubs this term.
Prep to 2 games club and a Year 3-6 games club.
DONATIONS…
We are wondering if anyone in our school community has games at home
that are no longer in use that could be donated to the games clubs?
Please drop your games into the office and we promise they will be enjoyed by the HEPS children! Thank
you to the Mullenger family for their wonderful donations.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE YOUR TIME?
The games clubs will run between 1.40-2.30pm, during lunchtime. (Days yet to be decided)
A HEPS staff member will supervise the club, however, it is always great to have friendly, caring adults
to help the children learn new games and get along with each other.
If you are interested in coming along to assist children in games club, please contact me at the office.
Thanks!
Chris Finighan
Student Wellbeing
97295439
YOGA STARTS MONDAY MAY 6TH
AT LUNCHTIME
CHESS STARTS MONDAY 13
TH AT LUNCTIME
PLEASE COLLECT A FORM AT THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED
Facilities and Grounds Committee Inviting new members to join our committee for 2013!
We are looking for new members who would like to contribute to the care and
upkeep of our wonderful school, and would like to invite interested parents to
join our friendly and enthusiastic facilities and grounds team.
In the past, some of our achievements include erection of additional play
equipment, improvement of oval and drainage, better emergency vehicle access
to the school, annual maintenance and major works planning, and of course the organisation of working
bees.
Please come on over and see our exciting new facility and meet the team, or give me a call on the number
below if you would like to discuss how you would like to be involved.
Hope to hear from you!
Chris Finighan
Facilities and Grounds Convenor
97295439
HEPS HARRIERS Students can come on Monday and Wednesday lunch time
from 1:40 - 2:05 pm and meet either myself or Mrs. Hassan at Sandland. This will continue until District Cross
Country the 28th May.
PAYMENTS
We would like to remind parents that
payments should be made via your child’s
classroom. This also promotes your child’s
sense of responsibility. Naturally if you
require EFT payments via a pin you are most
welcome to come to the office.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AARON PREP B
For your term goal of being a kind friend and playing nicely
with others. We are looking forward to helping you achieve
success!
ETHAN PREP B
For working hard to show this weeks class focus of coming
quickly to the floor. Well done!
TIA 1/2A
For always thinking carefully and working hard with Maths. CAITLIN 1/2A
For always caring for your friends.
JOSHUA PREP E
For using his visual memory to spell words when writing
about his holidays.
JOSHUA PREP E
Using his knowledge about forms and animals to complete his
farm poster with accuracy and detail.
TIAGO 4B
For being a cheerful, helpful and kind member of our class.
We will miss you, but wish you and your family the best of
luck.
BELLA 4B
For always listening and thinking carefully during class
discussions. Your contributions are always insightful and
valuable to our learning.
TRISTAN 1/2C
For putting such amazing efforts into your gorgeous 2D
shapes poster. Well done!
ALEX 3A
For coming to class with a great attitude this week. You did a
wonderful job at learning footy skills. What a great start to
Term 2.
CLINTON 4A
A brilliant job during guided reading this week. You read
with great expression and fluency. Keep up the enthusiasm!
SOPHIA 3B
For focussing so hard on your Maths assessment. You did an
amazing job!
KAHLEA 3B
For being such a lovely student to teach. Good luck at your
new school!
AMEENAH 3A
For starting term 2 with a wonderful attitude for learning,
Keep it up and keep smiling.
OSCAR 1/2B
For being such a super maths student. You have worked so
well this week Oscar, especially in your group work. Great
job champ!
PIPER 1/2D
For being a star all week and approaching all tasks with a
positive attitude. Keep it up!
AMBER 1/2F
For always helping her classmates and being my go to girl for
the listening post! You’re a star!
SAM 5A
For doing some fantastic reading over the holidays. Well
done Sam, you’re a reading champion!!
THYSON 1/2G
For making such an outstanding improvement to his reading
this term. You are an absolute champion!
SAM 6B
Always setting a great example for your classmates. Great
job mate!
BILLY PREP B
For trying so hard to form your letters the correct way when
you are writing.
MILLIE PREP B
For your enthusiasm about the alphabet. You are starting to
get so confident with the letter names and sounds. Keep up
the great work!
WILLOW 4B
For putting in amazing effort when completing our portfolio
skip counting task. It’s lovely to see you challenge yourself
with a spirit of confidence.
RANAKYE 4B
For your amazing effort in yesterdays cross country race. I
was so proud to see you run past each time, what a star!
NATALIE 3B
For creating a delicious and well set out instructional writing
piece on ‘fruit salad’.
CHLOE 1/2C
Being much focused. You are trying to listen so carefully to
instruction and carry them out to finish your task on time.
KELSEY 3C
For always coming to PE classes with a positive attitude and
always trying your best. Well done!
KATRINA 5A
For doing outstanding work during our ipad program and
completing all work to the best of her ability. Well done!
HANNAH 1/2B
For always being such a hardworking, model student. You
are a delight Hannah and this award is well deserved.
RILEY 4A
For a fantastic first week back after your holiday last term.
Your enthusiasm and energy are such a positive influence in
the classroom.
HEATHER 1/2F
For always going out of your way to make sure the classroom
is neat and tidy. You’re a gem!
WILLIAM 1/2D
For a fantastic attitude towards all tasks this week. Keep up
the amazing effort!
NATHAN PREP A
Working well during literacy and guided reading and working
hard to learn new words. Well done!
TABBY PREP A
For very careful thinking and for sharing her ideas and
understanding with the class. Great job Tabby!
ELYZA PREP E
For thoughtfully completing your literacy activities with great
care and detail.
OLIVER PREP E
For always doing your best in all activities and for being a
caring friend.
NOAH PREP B
Your terrific focus when you were writing all week. You are
so clever at sounding out the words you are trying to write.
DANIEL PREP B
Well done Daniel you know all the letter names and sounds in
the alphabet. You are such a superstar!
BEN PREP E
Taking care to write with correct letter formation and
illustrating your works so beautifully. Great work Ben!
REX PREP E
Helping to keep our classroom and school grounds neat and
tidy. Thanks Rex!
CASEY 3C
For always being a fantastic student in PE. You are such a
positive, kind and caring young lady. Keep up the great
work!
STEVIE-ROSE 4B
For the thought, time and effort that you always put into your
homework! It is a pleasure to correct.
HAMISH 4B
For always thinking carefully and participating in class
discussions. It is great to hear your ideas and see your effort
each day.
MIKAYLA 1/2C
For being an outstanding mathematician all week. Specially
with subtraction. Congratulations gorgeous.
JAKE 3B
For your impressive skills when developing your persuasive
writing plan. I can’t wait to read the finished product!
LEAH 1/2D
For your positive hard working attitude and amazing use of
your have-a-go book, Keep it up!
NELLY 1/2F
For all the effort you put into your work. You’re a shining
star!
BETTY 1/2B
For reading with such beautiful expression this week in
literacy. You made the story come alive Betty!
TAHLIA 4A
For wonderfully positive behaviour among your classmates
this week. Your kindness and enthusiasm benefits our class
so much.
MAX 5A
For absolutely amazing creative writing this week. Keep it up
Max, you are a star!!
BILLY PREP B
Creating a wonderfully patterned and colourful fish in Art. BREANNA 1/2E
Amazing efforts and results in your writing and reading. You
rock! Cool Bananas!
REBEKKAH 1/2G
For working so hard during guided reading and helping others
in her group. What a beautiful classmate you are!
BRADLEY 6B
Great work in all activities this week. Keep up the fantastic
work.
FLYNN PREP D
For concentrating and finishing his work in Literacy groups.
Well done!
TEAGAN PREP D
For working quickly and helping other children to finish their
work.
School Camps & Excursions: Asthma
If your child has asthma, attending school camps and excursions can introduce them to new asthma triggers especially if they are going into new
environments. It is essential that your child can participate fully and safely in all school activities. The following is a list of considerations to make for
your child before they go on school camp or an excursion:
Is your child’s asthma currently well controlled (e.g. no symptoms
at night, reliever use less than 3 times per week)?
Has your child had an asthma attack or asthma symptoms recently?
Does the school have an Asthma Action Plan for your child?
Has the school asked you to complete a School Camp and Excursion
Medical Update Form?
Does your child have their reliever medication and spacer on hand at all times?
Are they attending with any other medications to be taken on the camp/excursion?
If so, are there sufficient instructions to staff for use/dosage?
Does your child self-administer their medication? If so, has their technique been
checked recently?
For more information please contact The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 278 462 or www.asthma.org.au.
PARENTS’ WALKING
GROUP 2013 Time: straight after assembly
Place: Meet at Prep playground
Day: Each Tuesday, starting
Tuesday March 5th.
MUMS AND DADS VERY WELCOME!
IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE SCHOOL YOU
ARE EXPECIALLY WELCOME!
SEE YOU THERE!
LIBBY
CHAPLAIN
CANTEEN ROSTER
Canteen Manager Vicki Allan
Disclaimer: Heathmont East Primary School does not necessarily endorse the products in this newsletter and parents are at liberty to make their own choices.
WE
Friday May 3rd
Merryn Brien
Nicky Marron
Monday May 6th
Sally-Anne Lucas
Wednesday May 8th
Kelly Moran
Friday May 10th
Christy Norris
Nicole Dennis
Monday May 13th
Kerryn Hughes
Wednesday May 15th
Help needed
Friday May 17th
Justine Olsen
Jo Taylor
THANK-YOU FOR
YOURCONTINUED
SUPPORT.
When you purchase goods at Bayswater Good Guys please ask the Good Guys in Bayswater for a reward voucher so that HEPS can redeem Bayswater Bucks. Please forward to the school office. Thank you.
For your convenience we would like to remind you that payments for excursions,
swimming and other school activities can be made directly via the school’s bank account.
ACCOUNT NAME: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account
BSB: 063 – 191
ACCOUNT NO: 1003 9330
Please ensure the family name and excursion details are noted on the payment.
PAVER FORMS are available at the office $27.00, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Please collect a template
Join our School Rewards Program and every
time a student, family or staff member
purchases a pair of shoes from the Athlete’s
foot stores, $5.00 goes back to our school in
the form of sports uniforms and equipment.
Come and have a cuppa to help tip the balance
in the fight against cancer.
Please come along for a cuppa and a tasty treat to support the Cancer Council
and Australia's Biggest Morning Tea!
On: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Time: 9.20am - 10.30am in the school gym.
If you wish to make a larger donation, please go the The Cancer
Councils website http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/, go to
"Get Involved" and scroll down to "Find a morning tea", scroll down
to select the state - VIC and then enter hosts name "Rebecca Hayes"
(parent of Olivia in 1/2D). On the page you can make a donation and
leave a message too. Thank you for your support.
