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CHPS eNewsletter

June 13th 2013 – Term 2 Week 9 Croydon Hills Primary School

Acting Principal’s Report PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 June from 1.30-8.00pm, although some teachers may offer interviews at other times during the week. The interviews for Mr Moreland’s class will not be held until early Term 3. Parents will need to book on line for interviews. There is information about this later in the newsletter. If you have any problems booking an interview time please contact your child’s teacher. Last year we introduced 3-way interviews for the students in years one to six. These were very successful and we will use the same model for these interviews. The only students who will not be involved in 3 way interviews are those in Early Learning. We believe that 3-way interviews have advantages for teachers, students and parents in the following ways: Teachers: Allows for shared responsibility of student learning and strengthens the communication channels. Students: Involves children in the learning process and allows them to take responsibility for their learning. It also empowers students to work to goals. Parents: Increases their understanding of learning and assessment. Allows parents to offer support and encouragement to their child. Allows parents to be an active participant in the learning process.

Michael Grose gives this advice: Parent-teacher interviews provide a great opportunity for you as a parent to find out how your child is progressing at school. Many parent-teacher interviews are tightly scheduled and can seem a little rushed. Teachers are generally highly organised so they can make the most of the time you have together. It makes sense also for you as a parent to be prepared and ready to make the most of the brief time you have with teachers. Here are some guidelines to make the most of these interviews: 1. Prepare well. Before the interview, list any questions that you want to raise. Keep questions short and to the point. 2. Attend with a partner or friend particularly if you are nervous or unsure. It is easy to miss a point and often difficult to relay information to a partner. 3. Give the teacher a chance to make an assessment of your child’s progress. This may seem obvious but some interviews never get off the ground because enthusiastic parents take over. 4. Take notes and clarify information that you don’t understand. “What do you mean by ‘he needs to spend more time reading’...?” Make sure you have a good understanding of the messages your child’s teacher is giving.

Calendar

2013

June Saturday 15

th Bogan Bingo! Fundraising Night

Monday 17

th – Thursday 27

th

Early Learning Swimming Program

Wednesday 19th CHAPS Meeting, 9.15am

Wednesday 19

th School Council Meeting,

7.30pm

Friday 21st Reports home

Wednesday 26th Parent Teacher Interviews

Friday 28th Term 2 finishes

2.30pm dismissal

July Monday 15

th Term 3 begins

Monday 22

nd Indoor Assembly, 9am

Tuesday 23rd

House Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 28th Senior Hooptime

August Wednesday 28

th Junior Hooptime


5. Be prepared to give an assessment of your child’s performance. You may be asked how you think your child is performing so give an honest, but realistic assessment. 6. Ask how you can help your child if there are any areas that need to be strengthened. No doubt your child’s teacher will have some strategies for you to assist your child, so make sure you have a clear understanding before you leave.

If there are unresolved issues or you wish to discuss your child’s difficulties in greater detail, consider asking for another interview. This is being respectful of the teacher’s time and of those parents who are to follow. Carol Wyatt - Acting Principal

Cyber Safety poster winners Thank you to everyone who made a poster, the judging was very difficult. It was fantastic to see the message about being safe online coming through.

Posters will be returned to class teachers for display and the posters that have earned a prize will be displayed in the ICT lab soon.

Congratulations to the following students: For the Preps and Junior category $10 Smiggle vouchers went to Ella, Jananii, Eva and Charlotte all in JrBB

The $50 iTunes voucher went to Ruby in Jr S For the Middles category $10 Smiggle vouchers went to Amelie in MdB, Paige and Eishaanii both in MdK

The $50 iTunes voucher went to Marie in MdK For the Seniors category $10 Smiggle vouchers went to Thomas in SrS, India in SrP and Kiara in SrB

The $50 iTunes voucher went to Liam K in SrP Well done!!

Sports News DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to the children who competed in the Division Cross country on Tuesday at the Yarra Glen Racecourse. The weather was quite cold but at least the rain stayed away during the races. Well done to Nathan K (MDB) who placed 9

th, and

Carli F (SRM) who came 11th in their races and have qualified to compete next week in the Eastern Region Cross Country

Competition, also held at Yarra Glen. Well done also to Sarah R (MDL) and Jarrod M (MDU) who also competed on Tuesday.

INTERSCHOOL SPORT Unfortunately last week the weather yet again stopped the Ringwood Districts Sports Associations going ahead with Interschool Sports across the 29 schools in the area. Even though there are some schools in the area, like us, who don’t need to play on council grounds, there are 21 other schools who do need to use the ovals on the Fridays. The Maroondah Council has closed the ovals because of the wet weather and the ovals being under water. This means that all rounds are cancelled, including ours.

HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The House Athletics is being held at the Croydon Athletics Track on the second Tuesday back next term, 23

rd July. All children

in years 3 – 6 will be expected to attend and have a go, just as they did with the House Cross Country. There will only be track events on the day. The winners on the day will be considered for the District Athletics Competition in early September. The field events for the District Athletics will be trialled during PE lessons in Term 3. Notices will go home shortly. Noreen McMenamen


Music News

Choir Just a reminder that rehearsals are every Thursday morning at 8 am and Monday lunchtimes. It is very important that we have full attendance at all of these rehearsals and that choir members are punctual. Thank you for your support.

Tickets now on sale for the 2013 Victorian State Schools Spectacular

Main Points The Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be held at Hisense Arena on Saturday 27 July at 11am and 5pm.

The ticket prices are: adults $28.50; concession $23.50; children under 15 years $15.00.

A cast of 3000 students from over 130 schools will captivate audiences with show-stopping vocals, high-energy dance routines, electrifying special effects and awe-inspiring circus tricks in a slick and exciting three hour show.

The Spectacular will feature an 80-piece orchestra, 1500-voice choir, 1400 mass dancers, 23 lead vocalists, 25 principal dancers, 25 ensemble dancers, 14 backing vocalists, 40 roller skaters and 30 circus performers from the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA).

Victoria’s outstanding young performers will light up the stage for 47 toe-tapping tunes from popular, rock and classical artists including Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Katy Perry, Tom Waits and Ella Fitzgerald.

Actions Required

• To purchase tickets, simply visit www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular or phone Ticketek on 132 849.

Critical Dates

The Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be held at Hisense Arena, Melbourne Park at 11am and 5pm on Saturday 27 July.

Performers: Here is the link for “fuse” where you will find the choreography for seven of the songs that we are learning. It is very important that you have a look so that you know the moves for the next rehearsal on the 26th June

https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/pages/View.aspx?id=f950f5ca-999f-4e0f-9105-068f0a9c733d&Source=%252fpages%252fMyDesk.aspx

A notice went out today with details of the next rehearsal on Wednesday 26th June. Notices and money are due back to me on

Monday 24th June.

Stagestruck is our annual concert that showcases what is happening in the performing arts extra-curricular program at CHPS. The school choir, rock band, ukulele/IPad/Marimba band and other ensembles will be performing at this concert. Please see Mrs Lane about signing up to perform. The P.A.C. will be available each Friday lunchtime this term and Tuesday and Friday lunchtime next term for serious rehearsal time. Please make sure that you have practiced at home and are very well organized before you come and practice in the P.A.C. Kathryn Lane

Stagestruck is Coming Tuesday 13

th August

7pm In the PAC

Tuesday 13th

August in the P.A.C.

http://www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular




VACATION CARE Dates: Monday July 1st to Friday July 12th

7.30am - 6pm

Excursions include: Movies – Despicable Me 2, Epic and Monsters University Incursions include: Asanti African Drumming, Dinosaur Diggers, Supreme Incursions and a magician Forms are now available from the school office and After School Care room. Please fill these out correctly as incomplete forms will not be processed. Payment is due by Tuesday June 25th. Bookings made after Friday June 28th will incur a Late Booking Fee of $5 per child per day to cover administration costs.

Library News

Book Fair Update I am still waiting for the backorders as advised last week. These are:- The 13 Storey Tree-House and Top Secret Pranks. I sent an email to Carnival Book Fairs yesterday (Wednesday) to get an update on the order and they have advised that the order has now been completely shipped and we can expect to receive it by the end of the week. Just to be sure let’s say the beginning of next week. I will take them to the classrooms as soon as they arrive. Thank you for your continued patience. Sue Offer

Canteen News

PASTA BLASTA - Thursday 27th June

A choice of either Lasagna or Spaghetti Bolognese served with a dinner roll, an Oak Flavoured Milk and a treat for $6.50. Order forms have been distributed and are due back by Friday 21st June. No other lunch orders are available on the day. No late orders will be accepted for any reason.

PREP SWIMMING

Please note lunch orders are available over the next two weeks whilst the preps are completing their swimming program. We will be working around the individual classes’ swimming schedule.

WHAT'S NEW?

During the winter months at RECESS ONLY we will be offering warm Milos for $1.00, or with 2 Homemade Cookies/Mini Muffins for $1.50.

DELETED ITEMS

Due to supply problems, Sumo cookies are no longer available.

WEDNESDAY WARMERS

Available on Wednesday's only for the duration of term.2. Meal Deal.1. "Mini Meal" $5.00 Wedges with tomato sauce or sour cream. Oak Flavoured Milk (Choc, Straw or Ban) 2 x Homemade Cookies Meal Deal.2. "Mega Meal" $6.50 Wedges & Chicken Munchies with tomato sauce or sour cream Oak Flavoured Milk (Choc, Straw or Ban) 2 x Homemade Cookies

ROSTER

Please advise if you are unavailable prior to your rostered day. Friday 14th June - Sonia Newlands, Helen Thompson, Nicole Murphy, Sue LeClercq. Monday 17th - CLOSED Tuesday 18th June - Rachelle Robertson Wednesday 19th June - Janine Wilson, Sophie Turnham. Thursday 20th June - Megan Parker, Michelle Miles, Kirsty Busiko. Friday 21st June - Rachelle McNamara, Joanne Duo, Anissa Silver. Karen Cyster - Canteen Manager .


School Banking Thank you for your patience with School Banking during this Term. And also thank you for the much appreciated notes and cards. I have now ordered all the Children's School Banking Rewards and they will arrive in the new week or two. Can I please ask that if your Child has ordered a banking Reward this term, that you email me so I can ensure your order has been sent. My email address is [email protected] Please also note, Mondays are when the deposits are processed, so this week has been a bit tricky with the Queen's Birthday Holiday. All books were returned to classrooms today. Hopefully they will come home in time to get them back in tomorrow. If not, they can be dropped to the office Monday morning.

School Banking Notes: - Please complete all deposit forms, including the receipt side. This includes the account number, student number and amount. Please make sure the total amount on the deposit is the total of the deposit, not the account balance. - Please keep tokens at home, not in the Banking wallet. - Please double check amounts deposited, especially if the Children are completing deposits. Sometimes we don't received the amount the deposit states. Thank you as this will make processing quicker. Robyn - School Banking Coordinator

This week’s Birthdays at CHPS Monday 10th – Maddison ELSH, Ryan S MdK and India SrP Tuesday 11th – Beau ELV Wednesday 12th – Victoria ELO Thursday 13th – Brogan JrD Friday 14th – Noah ELW Saturday 15th– Charlotte JrBB Sunday 16th – Madison JrBB Congratulations and we hope you enjoyed or will enjoy your special day.

School Banking Term Two Competition.

Good luck to everyone who has already made 3 deposits this term. You are already entered in the competition to win either:

FIRST PRIZE A $5000 Australian holiday with $500 spending money PLUS $5000 for your school, Or ONE OF 25 ADVENTURE KITS VALUED AT $700 including:

Wii U,

Walkie Talkies,

Waterproof camera,

Night vision goggles

Razor E Spark electric scooter.

There’s still 3 weeks to go until the end of term so

keep saving everyone for your chance to win!

https://www.edumail.vic.gov.au/owa/redir.aspx?C=rH2dUIaDFUi1uLWI-X6mi0BInWJUO9AIhVJmOAxur9TGYNTxTppPnCle0M6XtuXSg6IEv618EDw.&URL=mailto%3arlgatt%40optusnet.com.au


THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

Write the answer to the puzzle, with your name and class and place it in the box outside the office by Tuesday morning. Correct answers drawn will receive a prize!!

What is special about the following sequence of numbers?

8, 5, 4, 9, 1, 7, 6, 10, 3, 2, 0 (Hint: write them in words)

LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE

Congratulations to Jason B in MdK, Matthew N ELBH and Ruby JrS for successfully creating the ‘Magic V’. You will receive a prize from Mr Mc soon!!

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN As you know, our school has been participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. The program has now finished for this year, so a big thanks to everyone who supported our school. We’re now at the important stage of the program where Points Sheets are collected and lodged as our Earn & Learn claim. We will then be able to get new educational equipment for our school. The more we collect, the more we can redeem. So this week please send in your Woolworths Earn & Learn Points Sheets and any loose Earn & Learn Points Stickers you may have. Remember to check your handbag, the car glove box or they may be stuck on the fridge. Every little bit helps. Thanks again for all your support!

CHAPS NEWS

Our Bogan Bingo fundraiser is coming up this Saturday 15th June at 7.30pm in the stadium, you can still book tickets but you need to do so by contacting Rachelle by 2.00pm tomorrow (her details are on the attached booking form). At $25.00 per ticket it is a reasonably priced night out, you are free to bring your own food and drink and there will be no additional fund raising on the night so there is no need to feel you are going to be asked to shell out more money. I have had some feedback that the thought of having to dress up is putting people off but be assured you do not have to dress up if you do not want to. From all accounts it is an absolutely hysterical nights and will no doubt be lots of fun. So please get behind it and support your school (and have a great time doing it!). We are in the process of organising a Prep disco for 2nd August from 5.30pm-7.00pm and will be providing the parents the opportunity to get to know each other a little more over drinks and finger food in the staff room whilst the children and having fun in the performing arts centre. So please mark this down on the calendar and we will send information home in the coming weeks. Don’t forget our suggestion box has been placed in the office area. Please feel free to add any feedback or suggestions you may have. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th June at 9.15am in the conference room. We would love to see as many people there as possible as we will be discussing a number of important issues and would love your feedback.

If you have any questions at all about CHAPS, please do not hesitate to contact me. Justine Wratten – 0438-271948 CHAPS President





Hi, My name is Jacklyn Lane (daughter of Mrs Lane). In 2 weeks I will be participating in a University program in Vanuatu, where myself and 19 other students will be nursing in a small hospital in a regional area. The hospital is in dire need of equipment and other resources and we plan to take as much as we can over to them. We are seeking donations of:

-Any medical equipment, including watches/fob watches -Old nurses dresses or scrubs (any colour) -ANY unlocked, working mobile phones (with charger)

-Ladies shoes (dress and work) -Handbags -NIV bible, children’s bibles -iPods (with charger) -Baby clothes & wraps If you are willing to donate any of these items, please bring them to the music room foyer where there will be a box by Wednesday 19

th June.

If you have any contacts with nursing equipment companies or would like to make any other form of donation please contact me on 0404 355 299.

Thank you so much for your help. These items will go to great use.


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