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NEWSLETTER No 37 – 1st December, 2017
CHALCOT WEEKLY
Growing a Supportive Community of Active Learners
Year 3/4 Happy Campers
Our Year 3/4 children and staff will return home from camp around 3.00pm this
afternoon exhausted, but I’m sure with big smiles on their faces! I have already heard
many exciting stories about the adventures that were had and the wonderful
experiences shared together. Camps are such an important part of a child’s school
experience and social development, and I am sure the memories of this camp will be
talked about for many years to come!
Year 6 Production – Alice In Wonderland
The Year 6 students have been working very hard on developing an amazing production – ‘Alice in
Wonderland’. The production is being held next Wednesday 6th December, at the Hallam Theatrette. All
Year 6 students are taking part in this wonderful experience, parents and staff are very much looking
forward to this very special moment in their children’s schooling.
Chalcot Dance Crew Performance – Saturday 2nd December
Our Chalcot Dance Crew will be showcasing their cool moves at the Endeavour Hills
Shopping Centre tomorrow morning at 12.30 in front of K Mart. We would love to see as
many Chalcot faces enjoying the performance and supporting our Year 6 Dance Crew!
Casual Dress Day – Tuesday 5th December
Just a reminder that next Tuesday is Casual Dress Day.
To take part in casual dress students are asked to bring along an item (one item per family)
that can be used to enhance the Parent Club Christmas Hamper Special Efforts.
Items can include: candles, Christmas decorations, box of chocolates, mince pies, plum
puddings, shortbread biscuits or anything you think would be great in a hamper.
Please ensure that items are new and within the used by date.
All items donated will go into creating hampers that will be raffled during the Concert under the Oaks.
Parent Helpers - Thank You Morning Tea
It would be wonderful if all our helpers would accept our invitation to attend the special
morning tea we have planned for Tuesday 5th December. It’s our way of showing our
appreciation for your magnificent support for our students, teachers and school.
If you are able to attend our Parent Helper’s Thankyou Morning Tea, please accept the
invitation via Flexibuzz by tonight please.
Parent Club Disco
The Parent Club will be holding their Term 4 Day Disco on Thursday 21st
December (last day of Term 4). The disco ball will be flashing from
9.15am to 10.15am for Years Prep to 2 & 11.30am to 12.30pm for Years
3 to 6.
Students may come along to school in casual dress; however, as the disco
will be held during the school day, casual dress must consist of footwear,
which is appropriate and safe for school. A reminder that no jewellery,
hair colour sprays of any description or makeup is to be worn at school.
The cost is $2.00 per child to attend the disco and a further $2.00 per child to come along in casual dress
($4.00 per child total); Parent Club has put a cap of $10.00 per family. Payment can be made through Qkr
or cash payments will be accepted on the day. Cash payments will not be accepted before the day of the
disco.
Monica Ghirxi
Principal
PROBLEM SOLVING
Occasionally, situations arise at school that you, as parents, feel that you need to follow up on behalf of
your children. Sometimes it may be a concern with another child or with how a teacher has handled a
situation involving your own child. In following up these matters, we would suggest you contact:
the teacher concerned;
your child’s class teacher;
the year level coordinator; or if necessary
Monica Ghirxi or myself
I know when I follow up incidents, it can sometimes require speaking to a number of people to get the full
story. One of the first things I ask students to tell me is if they may have done anything to contribute to
the problem. You’d be surprised the number of times that I’m told quite definitely NO. However, that is
rarely the case.
Occasionally, students tell us that “My Mum and Dad just said to hit anyone who gives me a hard time.”
or “My Mum and Dad said I could hit back”. The trouble is that this doesn’t solve a problem - instead it
can make it much worse.
It is usually best to make an appointment to talk to the teacher concerned to check the circumstances so
that you can get a full picture of what has occurred. An appointment will also allow the teacher time to
collect any additional information necessary to make the best of the appointment time.
We would very strongly advise parents not to approach students to sort out problems themselves.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS AT SCHOOL
We would request that students do not bring expensive or special jewellery, toys (especially those with
small attachments), games, audio equipment etc to school. There have been occasions when special toys
or other belongings have been lost or broken in the playground causing considerable distress for students
and parents alike. While we encourage responsible care of school and other people’s property, we are
unable to ensure the safety of such items. The school will not accept any responsibility for the loss or
damage to personal belongings.
Lost Property
We have a large amount of unclaimed items of clothing in lost property. Lost property is stored in 2 large
containers in the hall. If your child is missing any items of clothing please come and have a look!!!! Most
of the items are not named and are in good condition.
Any unnamed and unclaimed items will be washed and used as preloved items or disposed of.
Sun Smart
A reminder, that as part of the school’s Sun Smart policy, all students must wear a broad brimmed school
uniform hat during this term, for all outdoor activities. This includes recess and lunch play, during sporting
and physical activity lessons outside and during excursions.
Sharing Hats
To help control the spread of head lice, we do not encourage students who forget their hats to borrow a
spare hat from a friend. We would appreciate it if you could reinforce this with your children at home.
Paul Polivou
Assistant Principal
3/4A Kirsten Walker 3/4E Liam Hopfner
3/4Q Ruth Robertson 3/4T Salman Ahmadzy
5/6C David Swierczek 5/6P Gatkuoth Gakuoth
5/6S Joshua Millar PE Lachlan
ART Amy Williams ICT Andrea Kovac
SENIOR FROGGY AWARDS
DIARY DATES
Tuesday 5th Dec Parent Club Casual Dress
Day
Donations for Christmas Hamper
Tuesday 5th Dec Thank You Helpers
Morning Tea
11.00am – 11.30am Staffroom
Tuesday 5th Dec Senior Assembly
Froggy Awards
2.45pm - Hall
Wednesday 6th Dec Yr 6 Production $30 payment due by 22nd Nov via Qkr
Thursday 7th Dec School Council 6.00pm – Staffroom
Monday 11th Dec Choir Tour No Payment required
Tuesday 12th Dec Prep Transition Day 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Tuesday 12th Dec Yr 6 Transition to Sec.
School
Thursday 14th Dec Concert Under the Oaks 6.00pm Picnic, 6.45pm Concert
Friday 15th Dec Pastry Day Place order via QKR by 4th Dec
Monday 18th Dec Class Parties TBA
Tuesday 19th Dec Prep Traffic School
Excursion
Payment Due 11th Dec via QKR
Tuesday 19th Dec Yr 6 Graduation Night Seating slip due by 8th Dec
Wednesday 20th Dec Year 6 Big Day Out Permission slip due by 13th Dec via
Flexibuzz
Thursday 21st Dec Disco Junior: 9.15am – 10.15am
Senior: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Thursday 21st Dec End of Year! 2.30pm Finish
Friday 22nd Dec Curriculum Day Student Free Day
2018
Monday 29th Jan Curriculum Day Student Free Day
Tuesday 30th Jan Curriculum Day Student Free Day
Wednesday 31st Jan Yr 1-6 Students begin 9.00am – 3.30pm
Thur/Frid 1st - 2nd Feb Prep Introductory Session
for parents and children
Times to be advised on 12th
December 2017
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.
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 Kristie 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.
IMPORTANT DATES: 15/12/17: Last day of school banking for 2017
REWARDS NEWS: Today was the last day for
placing orders for rewards, to ensure delivery to
the school before the end of the year. We are not
able to order any more rewards this year. Hold on
to your tokens for next year, when a new range of
rewards will be available. Once the new year
starts, we will distribute details of the new
rewards and when they can be ordered.
SCHOOL BANKING CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED: If there are any parents who are
interested in volunteering their time in 2018 to
process School Banking, please come and join us
on a Friday morning from 9 a.m. It usually takes
around 1½ hours. Please ask at the school office
for directions to our workspace.
REMINDER TO GRADE 6 STUDENTS: You
can still do School Banking with us once you
begin high school, if you wish to send your book
along with a sibling or parent/carer.
NEW ACCOUNTS: Our School Banking
program is a fun way for your child to develop
the knowledge and confidence to handle their
money, combining a savings Rewards Program
with great activities throughout the year. If you
would like your child to participate in our
School Banking program please register your
interest on an eForm
at commbank.com.au/schoolbanking. The Bank
should send you a reminder email in January to
sign your child up for School Banking, either
online at:
www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-
banking or by visiting a Commonwealth Bank
branch. We do not keep application forms at the
school office anymore.
Ingrid Williams
School Banking Coordinator
Primrose Hill Close, Endeavour Hills 3802. Telephone 9700 4455
Website Address: www.chalcotps.vic.edu.au
