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NOTICES SENT HOME THIS WEEK! Overdue Library Book Notices – please check and return books. (Not on website.)

2014 Year 6 Hoodie Order Form Middle School EOY BBQ Senior School Film Festival reminder CHAPS EOY Dinner Invitation CHAPS Christmas Carols BBQ CHAPS AGM

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http://croydonhps.vic.edu.au/page/85/Notices

November 21st 2013 – Term 4 Week 7 Croydon Hills Primary School

Principal’s Report Writing Many parents will be aware that this year our major focus for the Professional Learning of our teachers has been the development and refinement of a whole school approach to Writing. We have been working throughout the year with a highly regarded expert in the area, Lisa Keskinen. This week we have been doing "Walk Throughs", where a group of 4 teachers observe another class for part of a writing lesson and talk with the students about their work and how they are feeling about their writing. Each group of teachers observes in 3 classrooms in different areas of the school. It has been a wonderful experience. Getting a chance to see other classes in action and to share the success has been very useful. As a staff we are really pleased in the overall improvement in the quality of writing and more importantly the enthusiasm and enjoyment that students are displaying. We look forward to building on this into the future.

Year 5 Camp I need to thank the staff and parents who assisted last week to ensure the Year 5 Camp at Coonawarra in Gippsland was such a great success. The weather was not kind at the start of the week, but it was very different to Melbourne and from Wednesday it did not get in the way at all. The students were a terrific group who worked together well and as a result got the most out of the experience. Thanks to the teachers and parents who put their normal lives on hold to make this

experience happen for our students.

Road Safety Again we have a challenge, with parents acting as very poor role models at times and ignoring basic road safety rules. Traffic safety is important anywhere but particularly in school zones. Crossing the road in front of the school and not using the pedestrian crossing is so dangerous and the wrong example to set for those watching, let alone for the safety of those doing it. Double parking is another common road law broken for convenience over safety. We have also had parents standing on the road and talking in a group. Please ensure you follow all the road laws to ensure our students stay safe. We are always role models, not only for those in our care but also for those around us who observe our behaviour.

Calendar 2013

November

Friday 22nd Foundation Transition, 9.30am

Tuesday 26th Senior School Short Film Festival

Wednesday 27th Foundation Transition, 11.30am

Foundation Parent Information Evening, 7.15pm

Wednesday 27th Canteen – Super Sundae Day

Friday 29th Junior School Author Visit

Friday 29th Assembly, 3pm

December Wednesday 4

th Foundation Transition, 11.30am

Friday 6th Junior House Sports

Wednesday 11th Christmas Concert

Thursday 12th 1

st Book Collection Day

Monday 16th

Christmas Pantomime

Tuesday 17th Yr 6 Graduation

Friday 20th Billy Cart / Soapbox Derby Last Day at school 2013

- 1.30pm dismissal

Calendar 2014 Tuesday January 28

th Curriculum Day

Tuesday January 28th 2

nd Book Collection Day

Wednesday January 29th Curriculum Day

Thursday January 30th Students begin **Please note change of date

Thursday January 30th Foundation students

begin

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one2one iPads For those parents who are a part of the leasing program for one2one iPads, which was offered only once 2 years ago, I have information regarding the buy-out price, which will come home in a separate letter in the next couple of days. At that time it will also be available through the ICT link on the school website. Please look out for this information if you are involved in this program.

For parents with students moving into Year 5, there will also be a form shortly which we would ask you to return regarding your intentions for 2014. Details of the school’s recommendations for purchasing and options for doing this through the school are on

the link to the one2one program from the ICT tab on the website. Graeme Caudry - Principal

Students of the Week

The following students received an award at last Friday’s assembly

ELV Sarah M Sienna B

MdK Maddy R Paige A

ELW Oliver F MdL Emily B Mitchell P

ELO Victoria B

MdB Ben C Kasie B

Brooke P

EL SH Maddison C Chloe P Nikita M

SrD Daniel M Kyle C

JrBB Darcy S JrMO Damon S Liam P

Samantha S

JrMA Chelsea L India F

JrD Tiah P Maddie F

JrPB Rory G Kate L

Music/ Choir

Chloe M

Sports News Interschool Sport Congratulations to the Boys’ Basketball team who competed last week in the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Basketball finals. They played a round robin day at Maroondah Stadium against the other Divisions in the EMR. At the end of the day they were defeated but they played their best, so well done boys to reach such a high level of sport. On Friday 6

th December, the Girls Rounders Team will be competing in the Division final against Dorset Primary school. We will

have to start practicing again as this sport was played in term 1, being a Summer Sport. Good luck girls.

National Athletics Congratulations again to Matthew S and Carli F who will be leaving this Friday for Brisbane to compete in the National Track & Field Championships. They will be competing against many other children from all over Australia from the other States and Territories. There will be approximately 600 children at this competition. We wish you both the very best and know that you will both come away with a fantastic experience and lots of memories. Noreen McMenaman - Sport / PE

2014 STUDENT RESUMPTION DATES

Please note that students resume school on THURSDAY JANUARY 30TH, 2014.

Foundation (Prep) students will finish at 12.30pm.

Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th are Curriculum Days for staff undertaking Professional

Development.

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Music News

BATTLE OF THE BANDS Our Rock Band will be competing again this year in the “Battle Of The Bands” this Sunday the 24

th of November 12 noon at

Andersons Creek Primary School. This is a fabulous event in which a number of primary school rock bands play on a professional stage with lighting, sound and judges. Audience tickets can be ordered online by visiting www.wonniesbattleofthebands.com and clicking the 'BOOKING' tab, or alternatively by calling the Wonnies office on 9812 2568. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Here are some photos of the band at the final rehearsal rocking out “Clocks” and “The Look”:

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State Schools Spectacular Congratulations to the following people who received certificates for being involved in this year’s State Schools Spectacular event:

Who is this???

James Hirschfeld is one of our very talented Wonnies guitar teachers who has written a music score for a movie that is going to be on SBS. It is called “The Runner”. Watch this space for more details. Congratulations James!!!

Kathryn Lane - Performing Arts

Jessica Wratten

Paige Andrew

Kaitlyn Everett

Kira Martens-Mullaly

Renee Le Breton

Ashleigh Plumridge

Bethany Moulton

Bridget Hayman

Bridgette Slattery

Charlotte Van Der Vegt

Riley Price

Samuel Ball

Tash McIntyre Taylor Gilmor Taylor McNamara

Connor Murtagh

Dylan Battaini

Ebony Brice

India Vaughan

Jay Kogler

CHRISTMAS CAROLS CONCERT

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11TH

7PM - MAIN OVAL

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Art Corner

Palette Award winners for the past few weeks are:

Taylor G MD-T Ebony B MD-L

Great work girls.

Claudia Michielin - Visual Arts Teacher

Canteen News SUPER SUNDAES - Wednesday 27th November Available in chocolate or strawberry for $2.00 per cup. Order forms have been distributed today and must be returned by Friday 22nd. No late orders will be accepted.

ONLINE ORDERING Flexischools online ordering has commenced and will be available each week from Tuesday to Thursday. Manual ordering system will still also be in place. Information flyer have been distributed to provide assistance with online registration. Please note - Sustainable bags are not suitable for online ordering. A paper bag is provided.

ROSTER Please advise if you are unavailable prior to your rostered day.

Friday 22nd November - Jessica Bell, Jacqui Paterson, Deanne Scagnetti, Jo Sudborough. Monday 25th November - CLOSED Tuesday 26th November - Alithea Page, Kati Wilkins. Wednesday 27th November - Rhonda Wheeler, Paula Catt, Kerryn Low, Liz Rollo. Thursday 28th November - Kellie Mortlock, Kim Maggs, Elizabeth Woods. Friday 29th November - Jenny Trabucco, Sallyanne Forbes. Karen Cyster - Canteen Manager

Birthdays this week at CHPS…… Monday 18th – Simon JrS Tuesday 19th – Claire MdU Wednesday 20th – Kyle SrD Thursday 21st – Angus JrMO and Julian MdT Friday 22nd – Sarah ELO and Molly SrM Saturday 23rd – Harrison JrS and Jarrod MdU Sunday 24th - Chengun ELV

Congratulations and we hope you enjoyed or will enjoy your special day.

THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Write the answer to the challenge, with your name and class and place it in the box outside the office by Wednesday morning. Work with Mum and Dad if you get stuck.

A man has a barrel filled with water that weighs 100kg and then he

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puts something into it. Now the barrel weighs less than 100kg.

What did he put in the barrel?

LAST WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Can you write 3 days in a row that don’t include Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday? Well done to Abtin in EL SH and his Dad! Mr Mc will come and see you and give you your prize.

CHAPS NEWS

There are lots of things happening at CHAPS at the moment and I do apologise for the number of notices that have come home today. Please take the time to read them though as there is some important information you need to consider. On 27th November we have Family Life Victoria coming at night to offer their sexuality education program aimed at children from Grade 1 – 4. Forms were due back yesterday but if you would like to attend and have not yet returned your form please let me know ASAP. Tickets for our Christmas raffle have been sent home today. The prizes are great and will be drawn at the Carols night on 11/12. We will again be doing a sausage sizzle with drinks and icy poles, a flyer has also been sent home today. We have sent home a letter about the AGM and a list of available position. We very much understand that people have very busy lives and are only capable of doing so much so there is no pressure to put your name forward. However, if there is a position that you think you might like to fill but think it may take up too much time, please discuss it with me and we may be able to work something out. We will be organising more social events next year and we are hoping to make CHAPS an organisation that you want to be involved with. We will brainstorm social and fundraising ideas at the start of next year so keep an ear out for potential ideas. We will be having an end of year get together on 2nd December at 6.30 pm in the staff room which will be a catered affair. This will be open to everyone, not just CHAPS members. We have sent home an invitation today and if you would like to attend please make sure you RSVP by the 27/11. This is important for catering reasons. In the meantime if you have any questions at all about CHAPS, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Justine Wratten CHAPS President 0438271948 chaps@croydonhps.vic.edu.au

Christmas Holiday Vacation Care

2014 Before & After School Care

Enrolment Forms for both programs are now available from the office.

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WESLEY MISSION VICTORIA’S FOOD FOR FAMILIES APPEAL - donations can be left in boxes outside the

office