Children come first at Caulfield South

Children come first at Caulfield South

Term 1 Week 3 Edition 2 15 February 2018

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KEY DATES

Friday 16th March Year 5/6 Summer sport No assembly Monday 26th March Selected Year 6 students -National Young Leaders Day Thursday 29th March Last day of Term—Early Dismissal 2:30pm Tuesday 17th April 2A Rippon Lea Excursion Tuesday 19th April 2B & 2C Rippon Lea Excur-sion Tuesday 24th April 2A Junior Assembly Tuesday 1st May 2B Junior Assembly Tuesday 8th May 2C Junior Assembly Remaining Curriculum Days 2018 Friday 3rd August Mon 5th November

Premier’s Active April en-courages all Victorians to do 30 mins of physical activity a day during April To register go to

www.activeapril.vic.gov.au

Team Name -CSPS

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT– ANDY McKIBBIN

What does a principal actually do? Well my sincere thanks go to the many students who have given me kind and thoughtful suggestions of princi-pally things that I can do to act like a principal during Mrs Bartholomeusz’ and Ms Yardley’s long service leave. “Wear glasses”, “talk on the phone” and “smile at people in the playground” were some of the recent sugges-tions. With a few more ideas I think I might just have this gig figured out. I would also like to thank the many teachers and administration staff who have been so supportive and patient as Andy Stefaniak and I try to keep on top of everything over the last week and a half. Even with both Gayle and Gill still doing an awful lot of work in the background while they are on leave, we have both been kept very busy by the huge job that our Principal and Assistant Principal do for our school. Their large workload is a big part of why Caulfield South PS is such an exciting and successful school. It will be wonderful to have them both back to work at the start of next week. 3-6 Swimming The swimming program has now concluded for Years 3-6 students, after three weeks of packing swimming bags, jumping on and off buses, looking after numerous personal items whilst moving from place to place and getting changed, and all of the other personal organisation challenges that the annual swimming program pre-sents to our students. I have received a great deal of positive feedback from the teachers and students regarding the program this year. This activity only happens as a result of an enormous amount of organisation done by Mr John Wink, our Phys Ed teacher. So my thanks go to him for all the hard work that he put in to make everything run so smoothly. We are also thankful to the swim school staff at GESAC for the professional swim school pro-gram they run for our 3-6 students. Learner Agency This year at Caulfield South Primary, our teachers are pursuing professional learning in the area of Learner Agency. Put simply, learners with agency are active in their own learning and have voice, choice and ownership as learners. They are involved in decisions about what, where, when, with whom and how they learn (voice and choice). They also develop personal and academic development goals and reflect on their progress toward these goals (ownership). Teacher and peer feedback plays a crucial part in assisting learners to reflect on and improve their learning. An important step in the development of agency is that learners are challenged and that they are given the opportunity to struggle with this challenge, developing a “can do” attitude when they experi-ence success. Recently, our teachers have been working on developing strategies to improve how we give meaningful, target-ed and accessible feedback to students- gone are the days of writing “well done” and putting a tick at the bottom of a page of work! Our goal is to develop young people who know what they are learning, can articulate their personal learning goals, listen and respond to feedback and feel confident enough to challenge themselves- knowing that often failure is found on the pathway to success. More information about learner agency can be found at the following link:

http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/early-years-agency.pdf

Regards, Andy

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Caulfield South Primary School News

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Class Lists This year the school has tried compiling class list information through the use of a QR code reader. At present, many of the class lists are incomplete. If

you have not been able to share your details with your class rep for whatever reason, could you please urgently do so, either by using the QR Code, or by another method. The names of the Class Parent Reps (who organise and distribute class lists) are listed below. Please see your class rep, the school office or your child’s teacher if you require any further information about class lists.

Class Parent Reps

PA—to be announced when class finalised PB—to be announced when class finalised PC—to be announced when class finalised PD—to be announced when class finalised 1A—Anna Remfry 1B—Victoria Ingram and Melanie Katz 1C—Rachel Saffer 1D—Amanda Dowling 2A—Sarah Webber 2B—Rachel Bloom 2C—Alison Mynard 3A—Tahli Batkilin and Sam Litinsky 3B—Yana Kravietz 3C—Eleri Stephens 3D—Hayley Mazor and Dana Michael 4A – Netasha Maletsky 4B—Regina Abrahams and Karin Elliott 5A—Nicole Carew 5B—Flavia Jason and Miriam Wynne 5C—Netasha Maletsky and Hayley Mazor 6A—Sharon Suwart and Lisa Fisher 6B—Naomi Aufgang 6C—Sharon Prusak Attendance Notifications The Education Department has changed its guidelines regarding the expec-tations for schools investigating unexplained absences. As of Term 2 this year, it will be mandatory that all absences are approved on the day the absence occurs. This initiative aims to improve both student safety and edu-cational outcomes. CSPS has started recording student absences using computer software called Sentral. As of Term 2, the Sentral software will automatically email the families of all students with unexplained absences, with a request to explain the absence. Explanations can be made by replying to the email, or using the Flexibuzz app. As these emails will be sent using an automated system, it is imperative that your contact details are current, so please email the school if your details need updating. Given that this is a brand new system, we do anticipate some initial teething problems and ap-preciate your patience as we iron out the flaws. Further information is available on the department website at: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/behaviour/Pages/ Aattend-

ance.aspx

Peacemakers Report

Wow! We’ve had such a great start to the year with our committed Peace-makers team out in the yard helping other students. We had a Peacemaker training day on Tuesday the 27/2 and learnt all about what to do when there’s a problem with the students outside. We learnt all about why it’s important to be good role models and why helping out students figure out their own solutions is important. Since then, we’ve been giving up half of one lunch time per week to work as Peacemakers- it’s been very rewarding so far. Our aim is to make a happy, healthy and respectful school community

and to make sure everyone has an enjoyable experience at school.

Written by Maddie F and Jade A

ITALIAN NEWS

Buongiorno/buonasera (Good day/good evening).

Our school recently purchased a site licence to a Languages program called LINGUASCOPE. All students will be given a Username and a Pass-word. They will be able to log into this program, in order to further develop

their language skills in Italian.

This program may also be used at home. In addition to Italian, it includes several other languages, all of which may be accessed using the same Username and Password I encourage all students, as well as their par-ents, to access this program in their own time in order to gain the most

benefit from it. I look forward to positive and improved results.

Buon divertimento! (Enjoy!)

Junior School Council Report

On Monday last week, the Junior School Council met and discussed what we could do with the playground rocks to make sure that people use them more sensibly when they are playing. Some of the ideas that we came up with were to have some students supervising the people playing with the rocks and to create playground posters that suggest activities that you can do with the rocks that are fun, safe and creative. We are currently working on making the posters and we will have them ready to put up in the play-ground very soon. We are really happy to have this responsibility and feel very committed to ensuring that we make a positive difference for the kids

in the playground.

By Jess K and Tomer P, Junior School Council Representatives

District Swimming Carnival

Our District swimmers did a tremendous job on Friday March 2 at Carnegie Swim Centre with good individual & relay performances. We placed 5th overall. A special mention goes to Zac G & Mikaela B for their 1st places & pro-gressing to the Division carnival today. Zac competing in freestyle and butterfly and Mikaela in backstroke. We wish both of you all the best!!! John Wink PE & Sport

Bake Sale Dear Parents and Guardians at C.S.P.S, On Monday the 19th we will be holding a bake sale at lunch time and after school to raise money for new music supplies. Could all parents please make sure that their child is aware of all their allergies because we aren’t fully aware of everyones allergies. We will have ingredients lists for all items and will double check by asking about allergies when people purchase. There will be cookies, cupcakes, gingerbread and lots more treats for everyone to enjoy! The treats will be from $1 - $5. We hope you come visit us after school or during lunch under the orange shelter!

If you would like to help us by bringing something, that would be great but just remember to write the ingredients that you used thankyou!!

Thank you Reagan P, Cayla J, and Maia WB ( Year 6 Students at C.S.P.S)

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/behaviour/Pages/

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The Italian word-of-the-week

The Italian word-of-the-week is il cappello.

It means the hat! Grazie, Sophie Bilionis Italian Teacher

DRUM CORPS PRACTICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

FOR FRIDAY 16TH MARCH

NEXT PRACTICE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY 23rd

MARCH

Term Dates 2018

Term 1: 29 Jan (school teachers start) to 29 March

Term 2: 16 April to 29 June

Term 3: 16 July to 21 September

Term 4: 8 October to 21 December

School Times 2018

Office Opens 8.15am Playground Supervised 8.45am School Starts 8.55am First Teaching Block 9-10.40am Recess 10.40-11.10am Second Teaching Block 11.10-1.00pm (lunch eaten from 12.50pm)

Lunch Break 1-1.50pm Third Teaching Block 1.50-3.30pm Dismissal 3.30pm Playground Supervision Finishes 3.45pm Office Closed 4.30pm

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS – CSEF PAYMENTS

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a

student’s background and their outcomes.

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and

leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activi-ties. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a tem-porary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consid-eration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relat-ing to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your

child.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

•• $125 for primary school students

•• $225 for secondary school students.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or down-

load from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

MORE INFORMATION

For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about

the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/csef





The C.S.P.S Parents Association (PA) are a friendly group of parents who work

together to run school events throughout the year. These events aim to bring the school community together, as well as raise valuable funds which are used to improve our

school.

Thank you to everyone who helped out in 2017 and who made the effort to complete the

school PA survey last year. We are taking into account all the feedback, and appreciate the offers of assistance for 2018.

Now is the time to officially register your interest online via School

interviews for the events you wish to be involved with. Why not bring a friend too - it’s a great way to meet other parents and contribute to the school in a way

that is meaningful and fun!*Please note, a request for volunteers for the day of the events will be

sent out separately via School interviews closer to the event dates (if the organising team require more helpers).

Please join us at Fress for a casual cuppa for our new event, “Coffee Connect” to come

meet other C.S.P.S parents after drop off on the first Friday of every month

In 2017, our fundraising efforts resulted in the beautiful new bamboo garden which our kids are all enjoying already. In 2018 the children’s bathrooms will

be renovated too- thanks to our hard work. In 2018… funds raised will go towards ... Junior

School Council, Green Machine, the facilities Committee and School Council will determine which project will be addressed next – so watch this space!

We need parents from our school community to join in to help

organise these valuable events to ensure we can run all these events for our children and families.

All new volunteers will be welcomed into a supportive organising team for

each event – so you’ll have fun working with others and can contribute as much or as little as you

like.

2018 has many great events planned….

Welcome picnic Icy Pole Days Sausage Sizzles Walkathon Mothers’ day functions

Book Week Fathers’ day functions

Art Fair (Major Fundraiser)

World Teachers’ day Mango Drive

Prep Transition Functions

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SCHOOL EVENTS/FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2018 ICY POLE DAYS 2, 9, 16, 23 March, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November, 7, 14 Dec

WALKATHON Wednesday 18 April

LUNCHTIME SAUSAGE SIZZLES 13 June & 1 August

MOTHER’S DAY STALL Thursday 10 May

MOTHERS’ EVENING/MARKET 3 May

BOOK FAIR – LAMONT BOOKS 21 – 25 May – Education Week

SCHOOL DISCO Sat 4 August

FATHER’S DAY STALL Thursday 30 August

FATHER’S DAY FUNCTION Friday 31 August

SCHOOL CONCERT Thursday 13 September

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY Tuesday 2 October (TBC)

MAJOR FUNDRAISER Sunday 28 October (TBC) Art Festival

PREP TRANSITION / MINOR FUNCTIONS 1, 8, 15, 22 November 2018

MANGO DRIVE End of Term 4

Go into www.schoolinterviews.com.au Simply enter the code and press "Go"

Enter your email address, volunteer name and mobile phone no. Press Go

Select your preferred timeslot

When you click FINISH, your volunteer time will be emailed to you automatically. If you do not receive your email immediately – Check your junk mail folder AND make sure you have spelt your email address correctly You may change your bookings, any time prior to the day, by re-visiting the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website and using the event code. Remember to use the same name and email address you used when you made your original booking. PA Committee

Dear Parents/Carers, The PA Committee is looking for volunteers to be ‘Event Champions’ to run events throughout the year. Please see the list of events in the newsletter and register online by following the instructions below. If you can help for more than one event, please feel free to put your name in more than once. Every little bit helps.

Parents should go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow the instructions.

Event Code c5mns

BOOK ONLINE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 2018



Digital Technology at CSPS

Do you know about our digital technologies online resource? This week, the eLearning Team would like

to tell you about the resources available to support our 1:1 Chromebook program running in years 4 to 6.

If your child encounters any issues with their Chromebook, please consult the following link for all the

information you need to be able to sort out technical support:

https://sites.google.com/s/0B2Y4465dcunCa25ILTFLTkZlTUU/p/0B2Y4465dcunCN3lNMWFHeVNEMnc/

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Happy eLearning!



New Lunch Ordering

System will be effective from

Tuesday 17th April

Caulfield South Primary School is constantly on the lookout for new ways to make your interactions

with school more convenient. That’s why we’ve engaged with Flexischools, Australia’s leading

school payment system, to provide a new cashless way for you to pay for school services.

Order and pay for a range of school services online with

Flexischools online ordering…

Flexischools is the fast, convenient and secure way to order and pay for lunch orders from home or

on your mobile. Flexischools makes our school service available to you 24/7

Parents set up a Flexischools account online and pre-load the account with funds.

Parent can use the funds in their account to order and pay for a range of services online

Parents can view their orders online and can set a daily spending limit.

Get Started with Flexischools…

Set up an account for online ordering…

You can set up an account online – it only takes a minute.

1. Register for Flexischools by visiting www.flexischools.com.au. Add your student, their school

and form class to get started.

2. Top-Up your account via Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or direct deposit.

3. Make an order by selecting from the range of options made available by your school and

proceed to make payment for the order listed in your order pad.

4. Review Orders by logging back in to your Flexischools account. You can set recurring

orders, view transaction history or cancel orders via your Flexischools login.

What does it cost?

Online Canteen Ordering Fee - $0.29 per canteen order

Account Top-Up Fees - Direct Deposit (2-3 days) - Free

Credit Card/PayPal Surcharge (immediate) $0.15 + 1%



Sun Smart

Hats On until the end of April 2018! NO HAT, NO PLAY Now the UV Index levels are getting higher, our students will take sun protection measures whenever they are outdoors. The sun protection measures listed below are used for all outdoor activities during the daily local sun protection times Slap on a hat All students are required to wear a school hat that protect their face, neck and ears (legionnaire or broad-brimmed), whenever they are outside. These may be purchased from the PSW Uniform Shop in North Rd, Ormond. Peak caps and visors are not considered a suitable alternative. Slop on sunscreen Students must provide their own SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen. The classrooms will supply a generic SPF30 (or higher) broad- spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen for students’ use if they do not have their own.

SUNSMART POLICY To assist with the implementation of the SunSmart policy (which can be found on our Website under School Policies), we encourage you to access the daily local sun protection times via the SunSmart widget on the school’s website (located near the school address footer on the website), the free SunSmart app or at sunsmart.com.au



The Junior School Council would like to invite everyone at CSPS to celebrate Harmony Day on March 21. Harmony day is a day of equality and peace. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in the colours of your cultural flag, traditional clothing of your culture, or just the colour orange- which is the colour of harmony day. JSC will also be taking photos on the day and we encourage everyone to bring a lunch relating to their culture.

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