NEWSLETTER No 21 – 28th July, 2017

CHALCOT WEEKLY

Growing a Supportive Community of Active Learners

Mindfulness Parent Information Session -Wednesday 16th August – 6.45pm Arrival (Adults only)

As a follow up to our Mindfulness Education Night, parents are invited to attend a parent information

session on methods to support mental health and wellbeing. This session is organised and run by the

Resilience Project. Students and staff will also have sessions during that week focussing on how to become

more mindful, empathetic and resilient people. If you are able to attend, please respond via Flexibuzz by

Friday 11th August.

Special Lunch Order Day - Friday 11th August

Our Parent Club are organising another Special Lunch Order Day for Friday 11th August.

Students may order a hotdog or halal frankfurt and a Pop Top drink for $5.00. Please place

your orders through Qkr and ensure you complete a separate order for each child. Payment

through Qkr is the school’s preferred method of payment. Please make payment of $5.00 via Qkr by

Sunday 6th August or contact the office to make alternate arrangements.

Please note: A reminder that payments for school organised activities must be paid by the due date in order

to facilitate smooth organisation of the event and to ensure that correct financial processes are followed.

Payments after the due date will not be accepted.

Celebrating Preps’ 100 days of Schooling

Next Monday, our Preps are celebrating their 100th day at school. Teachers Cathy Bracegirdle,

Melissa Kodogiorgos and Ally Keay have organised some fabulous activities, including a

jumping castle, to make this a very special day for our little ones.

Cadbury Fundraiser

Payments for the chocolates can be made through Qkr or returned to school in the named envelope

provided. We ask that all unsold chocolates please be returned to school as soon as possible in the original

bag/box.

Woolworths Earn and Learn

The WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN campaign is well on its way, with many families dropping in

their vouchers into the collection box at the front office. LET’S TRY TO GET AS MANY STICKERS AS

POSSIBLE. EVERY $10 SPENT AT WOOLWORTHS WILL EARN A STICKER. All money raised this

year will go towards purchasing new equipment for the school. KEEP COLLECTING!!!!!

Enrolments for 2018

We are currently firming up projected enrolment numbers to facilitate planning and preparations for 2018.

Consequently, parents who have children who will be starting school at Chalcot next year are requested to

submit completed enrolment forms to the office by next Monday 31st July. It is also important to advise

the office if your family will not be attending Chalcot Lodge next year.

2018 Program Management

It is already that time of the year when we start planning for 2018. I am seeking the school community’s

opinion as to what resources the school needs to purchase to support student learning in 2018. Please feel

free to email me your thoughts through the school’s email address (chalcot.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au.).

School Policy Development

We are currently reviewing our Curriculum Policy in line with the new Victorian Curriculum. If you would

like to make any comments in relation to this policy, please feel free to email me through the school’s

email address (chalcot.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au.).

Monica Ghirxi

Principal

Digital Learning

Digital Learning opens up an exciting world of learning opportunities for your child. Students use a

range of technologies enabling them to access information, resources, software and tools that can support

and enhance their learning activities.

Digital technologies also enable you to have greater involvement in your child’s learning. Your child will

be using technology both in the classroom and at home to connect, collaborate, curate and create content,

and to share their work with you, their teachers and other learners. To find out more about how your

child's learning will be enhanced, see: Benefits

The use of digital technologies also enables your child to learn anywhere and at any time, and teachers

have greater access to learning resources to help them plan and provide activities.

The Department provides access to quality digital resources through its learning website FUSE. Your

child can access thousands of educational resources from around the world including websites, videos,

images, audio and more, all quality assured by teachers.

Your child can discover, engage with and learn about subjects and ideas supporting their classroom

activities and use FUSE to expand their learning by exploring new areas that they are interested in.

You can use FUSE at home to engage with your child's learning. Discover resources at: FUSE Primary

Students

Every Day Counts Schooling is compulsory for children and young people aged from 6 – 17 years unless an exemption

from attendance has been granted.

Daily school attendance is important for all children and young people to succeed in education and to

ensure they don’t fall behind both socially and developmentally. Children and young people who

regularly attend school and complete Year 12 or an equivalent qualification have better health outcomes,

better employment outcomes, and higher incomes across their lives. It is important that children develop

habits of regular attendance at an early age.

School participation is important as it maximises life opportunities for children and young people by

providing them with education and support networks. School helps people to develop important skills,

knowledge and values which set them up for further learning and participation in their community.

Parents are required to ensure their child attends school and to provide an explanation for their child's

absence from school. Where possible, parents should inform the school in advance of upcoming

absences.

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating has a long-lasting and positive impact on your child’s growth, development, health and

wellbeing, and you play an important role in ensuring your child eats well and stays active.

The foods that your child eats at school are a large part of their daily nutrient intake and influence their

energy, concentration levels and ability to learn. They also help influence your child’s future eating

habits and growth patterns.

Healthy school lunch/snack ideas include:

sandwiches or pita bread with cheese, lean meat or salad

cheese slices, crackers with spread and fresh fruit

washed and cut-up raw vegetables or fresh fruits

frozen water or milk, particularly in hot weather.

Highly processed, sugary, fatty and salty foods should only make up a very small part of your child’s

diet. Foods to limit in school lunches include:

processed meats such as salami and pressed chicken

chips, sweet biscuits, muesli and breakfast bars

fruit bars and fruit straps

cordials, juices containing sugar and soft drinks.

Please let the school know if your child is allergic to particular foods.

Healthy lunch box recipe!

Click on the following link http://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/collection/healthy-lunch-box-

recipes

Paul Poliviou

Assistant Principal

JUNIOR CHALCOT ACHIEVER AWARD Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their teachers to receive Junior

Chalcot Achiever Awards. Junior Chalcot Achievers will receive their certificates at assembly on

Tuesday 1st August.

0AK Samuel Bey 0CB Alicia Rodda

0MK Yaya Soeun 1/2L Semih Baydemir

1/2O George Tanousis 1/2Z Hania Rezaee

junior CHALCOT LEGEND AWARD

Georgia Corrigan

Congratulations to Georgia Corrigan for being selected to receive the Junior Chalcot Legend Award.

Georgia is a kind friend and always sets a good example. Georgia is very organised and always

ensures that her homework is in on time. During class time, Georgia always completes her work to the

best of her ability and finishes most of her tasks. Great work Georgia :)

CHALCOT LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

POLICY: CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK POLICY

INITIAL COPY RATIFIED/ REVIEW

27/04/2015 24/07/2017

PURPOSE

To deliver a high quality education that meets the individual learning needs of all students, ensuring equal

opportunities for all to succeed.

GUIDELINES

Curriculum covers all the arrangements the school makes for students’ development and learning.

It includes the course content, student activities, teaching approaches, the way in which teachers

and classes are organised and decisions on the need for and the use of facilities and resources.

Chalcot Lodge PS recognises and responds to diverse student needs when developing its curriculum

plan and programs.

Chalcot Lodge PS will comply with all Department of Education (DET) guidelines about the length

of student instruction time required in Victorian schools.

The DET places a high priority on the teaching of English, Mathematics, Science, Physical & Sport

Education, The Arts and Resilience.

School curriculum programs are designed to enhance effective learning.

Teaching and learning programs will be resourced through the Program Management process.

IMPLEMEMTATION

The Victorian Curriculum will be used as a framework for curriculum development and will be

delivered from Foundation to Year 6.

Programs will be developed on a termly basis and take into account student needs and DET

guidelines.

The school will identify and provide programs that will address the specific needs of students in

relation to special learning needs, disabilities and impairments and students from language

backgrounds other than English.

Professional Learning Teams (PLT) will determine the curriculum program for each year.

Inquiry overviews will be developed over a two year cycle including the DET Capabilities; Critical

& Creative Thinking, Ethical Intercultural and Personal & Social.

PLT’s will incorporate the Chalcot Lodge Thinking Curriculum throughout all areas of planning

and teaching to enhance student metacognition.

The school curriculum for Foundation to Level 6 will be documented by class and specialist

teachers through yearly overviews (English, Mathematics and Inquiry), termly projections and

weekly work programs.

Termly projections and weekly planners will include documented collaborative teaching and

learning sessions across designated levels in the areas of Number and Reading, to focus specifically

on the learning needs of the students.

The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will be integrated across the

curriculum to support the improvement of teaching and learning outcomes.

As part of the Program Management process, curriculum leaders will be required to prepare a

comprehensive annual program budget and submit these to the Business Manager in Term 3.

The school will provide at least 25 hours student instruction per week, allocated in the following 8

key learning areas:

Key Learning Area: Allocated Time Per week:

English; including; Chalcot Reading Program; Writing, 7 Steps

Writing program; Spelling, Sound Waves Spelling Foundation

– 6; Speaking and Listening, Chalcot Lodge scope and

sequence and the Chalcot Lodge Writing & Grammar schedule.

10 hours

Mathematics 4 hours

Health and Physical Education 2 hours

Arts 1 ½ hours

Information Communication Technology: including mobile

devices, ICT lab and media room.

2 hours

Studies of Society and Environment & Science: including

History, Geography, Science, Environmental Studies, Food

Technology, Economics & Government and Citizenship.

5 hours

Languages other than English: Mandarin 30 minutes

EVALUATION

The Curriculum Framework Policy will be reviewed by Professional Leaning Teams in consultation with

the Education Policy committee, every three years or sooner if required.

LIMITED PLACES REMAINING FOR 2018!!!

Places for our 2018 program are filling VERY quickly.

Please call Kylie on 9706 1976, email singletonpreschool@gmail.com

or drop in to the Preschool at 30 Singleton Drive, Endeavour Hills, at

your earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

Children must turn 3 years of age, on or prior to 30th April 2018.

DIARY DATES

Monday 31st July 100 Days of Prep

Monday 31st July Yr 6 Personal Development 9.00am – 11.00am

Monday 31st July 2018 Prep Enrolments due

Tuesday 1st August ICAS English Competition

Tuesday 1st August Junior Assembly 3.00pm – Hall

Thursday 3rd August School Council 6.00pm – Staffroom

Friday 4th August Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport Away – Fleetwood PS

Monday 7th August Yr 6 Personal Development 9.00am – 11.00am

Tuesday 8th August Senior Assembly 2.45pm

Wednesday 9th August Prep Transition 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Friday 11th August Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport Home – Mossgiel Park PS

Friday 11th August Hot Dog Day Payment due by 6th August

Mon – Fri 14th – 18th August Cookery Cancelled

Monday 14th August Yr 6 Personal Development 9.00am – 11.00am

Tuesday 15th August ICAS Maths Competition

Tuesday 15th August Resilience Project All Students

Tuesday 15th August Junior Assembly 3.00pm – Hall

Wednesday 16th August Resilience Project Parent Session 6.45pm arrival

Wednesday 16th – 21st August Life Education Van Payment due 11th August via QKR

Thursday 17th August District Athletics Selected Students Only

Monday 21st August Yr 5 Graffiti Ed 9.30am – 10.15am

Tuesday 22nd August Senior Assembly 2.45pm – Hall

Friday 25th August Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport Home – Holly Family PS

Tuesday 29th August Junior Assembly 3.00pm – Hall

Thursday 31st August Father’s Day Stall

Thursday 31st August School Council 6.00pm – Staffroom

Friday 1st Sept Father’s Day Breakfast TBA

Friday 1st Sept Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport Home – Thomas Mitchell PS

Monday 4th Sept Parent Club 2.30pm

Tuesday 5th Sept Senior Assembly 2.45pm – Hall

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate

available for all families.

Morning: 7.00am – 8.45am Monday to Friday

during school term, excluding all Victorian

Public Holidays.

Permanent/casual: $ 15.00.

Breakfast is provided until 8.30am.

Our program for term 3, week 2 includes the

following activities:

Board Games

Finger Painting

Paper Aeroplane Racing

Origami

Silhouette Art

Afternoon: 3.30pm – 6.00pm Monday to

Friday during school term, excluding all

Victorian Public Holidays.

Afternoon snack and drink provided.

Permanent/casual: $ 19.00.

For program information, bookings or

cancellations, please contact Priya on

0400 194 859 during weekdays.

Y.L.V Team

UNIFORM SALES

School uniform items can be purchased

directly from the Beleza School Uniform Store

at shop 7, 151 – 159 Princess Hwy, Hallam,

phone 9702 3181. MasterCard and Visa are

accepted.

Beleza order forms are also available at the

school office. When placing your order, you

will need to make payment to the school either

by cash or by completing your credit card

details on the order form. Beleza staff will

then deliver your order the school.

SCHOOL BANKING

Don’t forget that EVERY FRIDAY is School

Banking day and students should hand in their

deposit book first thing on Friday.

NEW (MINOR) COMPETITION: A Future

Games competition will be held between 18th

August and 10th November. A Future Savers game

will also be available where students can

experience the magic of Augmented Reality and

play games with the Dollarmites for the chance to

win more prizes. We will pass on more

information once we have received it.

REWARDS NEWS: Rewards can be ordered as

soon as your child has 10 tokens. NEW

REWARDS AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS

LAST: Smiley Emoji Keyring, Volt Handball, 3D

Chalk Set, Tablet Case, Colour Change Markers

and Cyber Handball. OLDER REWARDS STILL

AVAILABLE: Deep Sea Savers Money Box (1

left), Outback Pat Bag Tag, Outer Space Savers

Money Box (2 left), Sea Streamers (1 left) and

Shark Keyring (1 left). Let us know if you need

replacement order slips, or you can download and

print order slips at

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking.html.

MAJOR COMPETITION: Every banker aged

4-13 who makes a minimum of 15 deposits before

the end of Term 3 will automatically earn an entry

into a competition to win a family trip to Tokyo

Disneyland plus spending money! 28 bankers

have already reached their 15th deposit, and there

are a further 62 bankers who can still reach their

15 during the 10 weeks of Term 3. Keep up the

good work! For further details go to

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking/2017-school-banking-grand-prize-conditions-of-entry.html . The draw will

take place on 11/10/2017 and the winner will be

notified. Good luck!

Ingrid Williams

School Banking Coordinator

Primrose Hill Close, Endeavour Hills 3802. Telephone 9700 4455

chalcot.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website Address: www.chalcotps.vic.edu.au