PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

DIARY DATES Friday 18th June Preps Safety dress up day

Monday 21st June School Council

Tuesday 22nd June PFA Pie Drive pick-up

Tuesday 22nd June Prep Kids Car Ed

Wednesday 23rd June Gr 5 Fountain Gate SC Discovery Day

Sunday 27th June Yamaha Information Day 9:30am-1:30pm

Friday 25th June End of Term 2—2:30 finish

Monday 12th July Start of Term 3 Tuesday 13th July PFA Meeting 1:30pm OSHC

Friday 16th July Mid Year reports

NEWSLETTER N0.17 17TH JUNE 2010

NOTICES DUE BACK BY

Friday 18th June PFA Chocolate Drive money/returns

Friday 18th June Gr 3/4 Camp Deposit

Friday 18th June Gr 5 Fountain Gate SC Discovery Day

Monday 21st June Prep Kids Car Ed

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

SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who

received awards over the last

PFA NEWS

Malcolm 1J Angelina 1J

B U I L D I N G E D U C A T I O N

REVOLUTION (BER) UPDATE I am currently in discussions with the

DEECD with a view to resolving our BER situation in a mutually satisfactory

manner. I have presented the DEECD with an offer that I believe could lead

to such an outcome. Hopefully this will occur. I have voluntarily given the

DEECD my undertaking that the content of our discussions will remain

confidential - that is the details will not be made available to the media should

they prove to be successful. I will keep you informed.

COPING WITH AUTISM

SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) The Cardinia Children’s services are

providing a parents and caregivers training session on this condition

suffered by what appears to be an increasing number of children. The training program is being led by

Dr Richard Eisenmajer on Thursday 17 June from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, 8-12 O’Neill Road, Beaconsfield. The

cost is $5 per person and bookings are essential. Contact details for bookings

are by telephone on 1300 787 624 or by email at mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

CBA DOLLAR MITES SAVING

PROGRAM This is a really wonderful success story

for our school. Earlier this week, I was contacted by the CBA to inform me

that our school had been awarded a $150 incentive award for the

outstanding savings record of our

children with the CBA Dollar Mite

student banking program. Over the past three years the number of student

accounts at our school has risen from 20 to 85 and weekly savings now totals

$500. Our school receives a 5% commission on total savings plus $5 per

new account opened. Our first quarterly commission was $177

(compared with $547 for the entire 2009 year).

It is very heartening that to see that an increasing number of our students are

saving money in bank accounts. In an era of increasing debt and low rates of

personal saving, it is great life skill to develop – actually saving money in a disciplined way. Of course our school

makes a modest, yet ethically sound, level of locally raised funds for school

use. A win-win situation if ever there was one!

Thanks are due to Denise Aurisch for her enthusiastic commitment to

supporting this initiative at our school.

F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)

Q. What do you think will be the final outcome for our school with

our BER project? A. I don’t know.

QUOTABLE QUOTE

‘Ironically, the more desirable a trait is, the more elusive it can appear to be.’

HENRY GROSSEK

Just a friendly reminder that all

chocolate money is due on Friday the

18th June 2010. If there are any partial

boxes, please return the money and

unsold chocolates to the front office.

Winner of the chocolates will drawn

at school assembly Monday 21st June

2010.

The PFA will be having an extra

ordinary meeting on Tuesday 22nd

June at 1:30pm in the canteen area to

elect a new President.

Anyone wanting to come to the

meeting is welcome.

We are asking for second hand

uniforms. So if you want us to sell

them for you or you want to donate

them to the school please leave them

at the office.. BUT remember that they

must be clean and with current logo

please. If we are selling for you please

include all details including how much

you want for them.

Thankyou

Sarah Hartnett PFA

ASS ISTANT PRINCIPALS’ REPORT

BLOSCH NEWS We have found out our dates for when BLOSHC will be going through QA (quality assurance). These dates are the first 3 days

back at school Term 3 ( 12th, 13th & 14th July) so we hope that all our students remember our OSHC routines etc.

NEXT WEEK

M– Craft Masks T– Craft Fish Kites

W– Craft Straw Aliens TH– Music/movement Singing Karaoke

F– Craft Puzzles

FRIDAY 25TH JUNE BLOSHC will open at 2:30pm for last day of school.

See something you’d like to join in with?? Book in and don’t miss out!!

Our operating hours are: Before school care 6:45am-8:45am

After school care 3:30pm-6:30pm Our direct line is 9769 8251 or you can call the admin team at Camp Australia on

8851 4160.

Thank you, OSHC team

MUDDY CHILDREN

With the current rain and forecast

conditions many of the areas around our

school yard become quite muddy. This

results in many children presenting

themselves to sick bay in a very muddy

condition. We frequently remind our

students that when it has been raining

they should stay on the hard surface

areas of the yard and keep away from

the wet grassy areas. While we attempt

to provide clean, dry clothing for muddy

children this is not always possible and

we have the need to contact parents to

provide a change of clothing or shoes

and socks.

We ask that parents reinforce this

appropriate playground behaviour by

discussing the consequences with their

children.

CARPARKING

Parents are reminded that the car parks

provided at the Mansfield Street Milk bar

and the Berwick Lodge Medical Centre

are for patrons of these facilities

only and are not available for the use of

parents picking up students from our

school. We have had complaints from

community members who have

attempted to access the milk bar during

the afternoon pick up time and have

been unable to park because families are

waiting in their car to collect their

children.

Likewise the car park at the front of the

school is intended for staff usage.

Limited parking is available for people

with disabilities in the staff carpark and

the Cyril Molyneux Reserve car park. It

would be appreciated if our community

could be mindful of leaving these spaces

available for those in need.

Parents are also reminded that there is

now a sign on the ground at the

entrance to the staff carpark to inform

pedestrians that access to the school

grounds is not available through this gate.

This is for safety reasons.

STUDENT WELLBEING NEWS

STUDENT MEDICATION

In recent weeks with the increased

incidence of student illness we have had

some queries regarding the school’s

policy and practice with regards to

administering medications at school.

For your information the following

guidelines apply to administering

medications at school:

Medications and medicines can be

administered at school for

Asthma, ADD/ADHD, antibiotic

t r e a t m e n t o n d o c t o r s ’

instructions where children are

deemed well enough to attend

school, and in those situations

where children have long term

chronic conditions that require

ongoing treatment.

The Sick Bay Officer is the staff

member respons ib le for

ad m in i s t e r i n g p re s c r i b ed

medication to children.

All parent requests for the

Sickbay Officer to administer

medications to their child must be

in writing on the Medication

Request proforma available from

the Administrative Office and

must be supported by specific

written instructions from the

medical practitioner including the

name of the student, dosage and

time to be administered (original

medications bottle or container

should provide this information).

Non-prescribed oral medications

(eg: Headache tablets, cough

mixture, antihistamines) as well as

creams, ear drops or eye drops

will not be administered by school

staff. If, in your judgement, your

child is well enough to be at

school yet they require a

medication such as Panadol, then

you will need to arrange for it to

be administered by yourself or

another adult family member.

For safety reasons medications

should not be sent to school for

your child to self administer.

Consistent with our Asthma

policy, students who have

provided the Sickbay Officer with

a completed and signed Asthma

Management Plan may carry an

asthma inhaler with them.

We are sure that you will understand

that the purpose of these guidelines is to

ensure that medication is managed in a

manner that is appropriate and ensures

the safety and wellbeing of all students.

If you have any queries regarding these

guidelines please don’t hesitate to

contact us at the school. We are only

too willing to clarify any issues with you.

CURRICULUM NEWS

PLANNING WEEK

During the next week, Friday 18th June to

Thursday 24th June each of our teaching

teams will be involved in their Term 3

Planning Day. The Prep Team will meet

on Friday, the 5/6 Team on Monday, 1/2

Team on Tuesday, 3/4 Team on

Wednesday and the Specialist Team on

Thursday. During Planning Week the

Specialist Programs do not operate and

these staff members replace class

teachers to allow them to meet with

their team for the purpose of long term

planning. This arrangement is

complimented by the weekly after school

planning meetings that teams hold every

Wednesday afternoon.

LYNNE BRENNER & DEBBIE CUSACK

COMMUNITY NEWS

YOU CAN DO IT!

Kids School Holiday Golf Clinics

Mon 28th June, Mon 5th July, Fri 9th July 9am-12pm

$36 1 Day, $68 2 Days, $99 3 Days

Berwick driving range (undercover)

295 Beaconsfield/Emerald Rd Berwick Bookings on 9796 1898

Classes conducted by PGA Professional Paul Boxall

BERWICK

Mobile Blood Donor Visit

Get that life saving feeling again on

Friday 16th July

Collections from 9:30am - 3:30pm

Located at Berwick Secondary College

(Manuka Road - Berwick)

To secure your appointment call 13 14 95

Or email dpallen@arcbs.redcross.org.au

WHAT IT GETTING ALONG?

Types of thinking that build Getting Along

Being Tolerant of Others—means that when someone is mean to you or is

different from you, accepting that he or she is not a totally bad person. It means

thinking that you need to find out more about the person and to respect

differences.

Playing by the Rules—means thinking that by following important school, home

and community rules, your community will be a better place to live and learn and

you will stay out of trouble and be more successful.

Thinking First—means that when someone acts badly or unfairly or you want

something, before you take action, you: (a) think of alternative courses of action,

(b) think of the consequences of different actions you can take and (c) predict the

impact your actions may have on the feeling of the other person.

Social Responsibility—means thinking that it is important to be a good citizen

and to help build a world with fairness and justice for all where everyone feels

safe and secure. It means being sensitive to the feelings of others, acting honestly,

and treating others (especially those who come from different backgrounds) with

respect, caring and reaching out to people in need and working towards

protecting the environment.

A reminder to parent that the camp deposit of $50

is due back by tomorrow (Friday 18th June). If you have any questions regarding this please see

your child's classroom teacher or Jackie McLennan

in room 27.

GREADE 3/4 CAMP NEWS

The Yarra Valley

Railway’s

School Holiday Special

Offer!

Present this ad for 10%

discount on railway rides

We operate Wednesday to Sunday throughout the school holidays

Rides depart Healesville station hourly 10am to 4pm

For more information visit our website at

www.yvr.com.au

The Party Food Shop

Your one stop party shop Paul Stemson 0418 141 946

Phone 9704 6940 Fax 9704 6214

New Bigger Shop, Factory 3/12 Deblin Drive, Narre Warren 3805

ROB’S British & Irish Products

The Best Butcher on the Block.

177 Lonsdale Street Dandenong

9792 5188

Specializing In: British Gammon, Haggis, Irish Boling

Bacon, Pork Pies, Welsh Faggots, Scottish Pies.

White Puddings, Scottish Black Pudding, English Black

Pudding, Scottish Kippers and Much Much More!!!

BUSINESS ADVERTISING

School holiday activity. Brumby’s colouring in pages are available from your school office, when complete take your page to Brumby’s Berwick to receive a free finger bun.

Lotus Wellbeing Berwick welcomes Mums from

Berwick Lodge Primary School and supports Berwick

Lodge Primary School

Winter 2010 Specials

1hr Massage treatment $40.00

30 min Massage treatment $25.00

See website for more affordable treatments

www.lotus.id.au

Phone Suzanna on 0400 990 100

MODE HAIR AND BEAUTY HAMPTON PARK

CATERING FORM MEN, LADIES AND CHILDREN Mention you are from BPLS and we will give you a 5%

discount for yourselves and an extra 5% donation from us

will go back to your school.

Our prices are fantastic, you will be impressed.

FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTS WILL GET 10% OFF FIRST VISIT

We offer professional, quality and personalised hairdressing.

100% ammonia free colours as well as our regular colours.

All hair services including perms, cuts, colours, hair ups, hair

extensions etc.

Waxing from $4.00 and spray tans only $25.00 (natural

products used)

Shop 33 Hampton Park Shopping Centre

Somerville Road, Hampton Park (just up from the Cheese

cake shop)

Please phone for appointment on 9799 0455

CRYSTAL CLEANING

SERVICES P/L

For all your carpet/upholstery and

general cleaning needs

Special Offer 3 rooms/3 seats

Professionally steamed cleaned for $77.00 incl. gst

Free deodorising Free stain treating

Other services: Vacate clean-up/ready for sale

For bookings & enquiries contact

Steve 0411 752 279

$1.00 from each booking goes back to

BLPS.

Plus $1.00 to Royal Children's Hospital

MODERN STITCH Clothing alteration & dressmaking

The perfect fit & quick services We can: shorten it, mend it, taper it, fit it,

re-design it etc. Phone/fax 9703 0015

mordernstich@live.com 12 Kilfera Ct Narre Warren 3805

Mel ref 108 H12