EDUCATION WEEK AT DONVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Open Day: This year’s Open Day was particularly pertinent as the school

celebrates its 50th year of outstanding education. Yesterday’s Open Day

continued in the traditions of our past and again proved to be a wonderful

celebration of our school and students. We had a terrific number of current

and new families attend throughout the day with the two school tours drawing

a large number of visitors. Mr McKinlay and myself very much enjoyed meeting

the many new families joining us for the tours. The school looked an absolute

treat as we proudly walked through the school watching our students showing

off their learning to their families and friends. Thank you to all our community

for supporting us yesterday, particularly all our parents (too many to mention

all) who came out in force to help in our classrooms, help with the BBQ during

the evening (Parents Association), help with the gardens, help with the tours

(School Councillors) and help with their big smiles! Thank you to all the staff

who, with the students, worked in planning and preparing for the day. The

classrooms and various displays around the school looked fantastic. The

Science Lab was in action and proved to be a very popular stopping point for

our visitors. A very big thank you, in particular, to Mrs Keep who was the key

organiser for the day. As always, the performances by our choirs, Marimba

band and dance groups were simply wonderful. Clearly, Donvale PS’s strong

reputation in working proudly together with its community continues.

Asphalting: The next round of asphalting works around the school has

commenced today. This work may take a week or so to complete so I ask

again for your consideration and cooperation whilst the workmen are at the

school. The pathways that are being developed will make movement around

the school far more convenient and safe for our community – they will most

certainly be welcome additions to our school’s landscape.

Q u o t e o f t h e w e e k :

25th May 2017 Elata Street, Donvale

Phone: 03-9842 3373 Fax: 03-9841 7033

Email: Donvale.ps@edumail.vic. gov.au

Our Values

Respect

Responsibility

Resilience

Compassion

FROM THE PRINCIPAL - Lena Clark

School opened

Monday 7th August 1967

School Grant: A very big thank you to Michelle Bishop (parent) who recently applied for a school

grant from Aumann’s Landscaping and Gardening Centre…. and got it! The grant for $500 will be used

to spruce up our raised garden beds and their surrounds making this area of our school more

community focused and engaging for our students. We have lots of ideas but would be more than happy

to receive any suggestions from our community. We will certainly be discussing this with our students

and looking to gain feedback and ideas from them as to how they best see this money spent. Well done,

Michelle. We very much appreciate you doing this for our school.

Lego Club: The news is out that our school, through our Wellbeing and Chaplaincy program, is

developing a lunchtime Lego Club for our students – thank you to Mrs Olafsen (Wellbeing Officer and

School Chaplain). Upon hearing this news, Ryan Smith (Member for Warrandyte / Shadow Minister for

Industry) promptly responded by popping into the school earlier this week and presenting us with a

donation of Lego to support the program. A very big thank you to Mr Smith for the ongoing support he

provides to our school. I know that the Lego donated will certainly be well utilised by our very excited

and appreciative students.

Hope you’re having a wonderful week.

Kind Regards

Lena Clark

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - Ian McKinlay

Olden Days’ Assembly:

At tomorrow afternoon’s assembly we will be turning back the clock and having a look at the Olden

Days’ assembly. Our Year 1 and 2 students are currently learning about the life of yesteryear in their

Integrated Unit titled ….’Then and Now’. If your child is in one of these Year Levels you may like to come

along and watch them in character as they go through some of the rituals expected of State School

students at the time.

Parenting Resilient Kids:

In this Snippets edition please find a flyer titled Parenting Resilient Kids which invites you to participate in

a research project by Monash University. The project is led by Dr Marie Yap and aims to evaluate

whether a new online parenting program can help empower parents and in turn build their child’s

resilience. This aligns perfectly with one of our four core school values. To find out more please see the

details at the bottom of the flyer. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this initiative

further.

Peace Torch Run:

The International Peace Torch Run is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The torch is passing

through our area in June and we have been fortunate enough to be offered the opportunity for the

international runners to visit our school on Wednesday 21st June at 10.00 a.m. There will be a whole

school assembly at this time and a half hour presentation on the history and significance of the Peace

Torch. You are warmly invited to attend this special event.

Ian McKinlay

May

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

29 30

9.30am: Fire Brigade visit Foundation

31

June

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

5

Foundation at Casey Safety

Village

2.30-3.30: 5/6 Gymnastics

9.15am: Grade 3/4

Indigenous Australian’s

6 7

2.30-3.30: Foundation

Gymnastics

8 9

Parent’s Association Meal

Deal

12

Queen’s Birthday Holiday

13

Divisional Cross Country

14 15

Winter Interschool Sports

for Grades 5/6

9.30am: Fire Brigade visit

Foundation

16

7.30pm: 50th Birthday

Cocktail Party

19

2.30-3.30: Foundation

Gymnastics

20

Regional Cross Country

9.30-10.55: Responsible

Pet Ownership Incursion

for Foundation

4.00-6.00pm: State School

Spectacular rehearsal

21

2.30-3.30: 5/6 Gymnastics

10.00am: Whole school

assembly - International Peace

Run

22

Back up Winter Sports Day

23

26 27 28

Athletics Carnival at Bill

Seward Athletic Track

29

Back up Winter Sports Day

30

Last day Term 2:

2.30 dismissal

DONVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

50TH

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION COCKTAIL PARTY

Friday June 16th 2017 @ Donvale PS

Donvale Primary School is welcoming all past, present and

future members of our community to come and join us at our

upcoming 50th birthday celebration cocktail party.

A value packed evening is planned for all our guests.

For the cost of a $45 ticket, guests will be treated throughout

the evening with :

Live music with special guest Karen Knowles (past student)

joining our school band, ‘The Right Staff’.

Music and dancing with our resident DJ Christian Garcia

A photo booth to capture those special moments

A walk down memory lane with displays celebrating the

past 50 years at Donvale PS.

The opportunity for school reunions to be held

Beer, wine and soft drink throughout the evening

From Sardellis catering, a sumptuous selection of hot and

cold canapés such as….

Sushi Rolls

Smoked Salmon Blini

Mediterranean Mini Subs

Mini chicken kievs

Mini prawn and veggie purses

Salt and pepper squid

Mini fish goujons and chips

Homemade continental sausages

Mini lamb open souvlaki

Min sliders

Mini gourmet pizzas

Marinated chicken skewers

Provincial Mediterranean desserts and selection of seasonal

fruit served in a buffet dessert bar

Tea and Coffee

School Council and the Staff of Donvale Primary School

look forward to seeing you there .

Tickets available at the school .

Please phone 9842 3373

18 years and over only

GENERAL

Maya from 12V and Aeryn K-L from 12R were

part of their Gymnastic Club who raised money

for breast cancer. Well done Girls!

MATHS FUN AT HOME - Mr Reiter, Maths co-ordinator

SCIENCE CLUB NEWS...

Hello Parents

On Thursday we started a new Science initiative here at Donvale Primary School. Students from levels

3-6 came together at lunchtime to start the newly formed ‘Science Club.’ Some activities including making

a parachute, creating the unsinkable boat and analysing objects under our new USB microscopes.

What a wonderful session it was with students really taking an inquiry approach to learning and being

immersed in the activities throughout the entire session. Science at Donvale Primary School is great and

there is certainly more to come. Stay tuned!!!

Christian Garcia and Michael Chigros

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS - Mrs Keep

Boomwhackers

Dancing

Call and Response songs

Bush band instruments

Choir

Performing Arts Activities

Program Update

Dear families,

This week we focused on preparing for ‘The biggest afternoon tea’. It was fantastic for the children to research, explore and come up with

a range of different ideas. We were able to celebrate each other’s diversity and learn about the different taste in foods and much more.

Also, we had different Art activities such as painting and crafts along with a range of different active outdoor activities like 2 square and

tiggy ball.

Remember bookings can be made right until 12pm the night before, or you can book on the day by calling or leaving the

text message but there will be an extra charge of $3.00 for bookings within 24 hours. If you’re ever stuck and would like

your child to attend OSH After School Care you can call me or leave a message on 0402 362 443 and I will get back to

you. For some reason if you need to cancel the child from attending the after school care session you can cancel online if

it is before 24 hours or leave a text message on the program phone (0402362443/98422261) if it is on the day.

Please remember to update the contact details (Especially the phone num-

bers and address) on the enrolment form if there is any change. This can be

done online at www.oshclub.com.au

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before Care

Activities

Barrel play

AFL Football

Angry Birds

Winter dress up

Care Notes

Scarecrow Tiggy

Zumba

Pokemon Popstick

Puppets

Wrist Ball

Breakfast set up and

pack away

After Care

Activities

Army Play

Bookmark

Multilingual Greet-

ings Autumn painting

Lego house building

Mushroom

Storyboards

Allergy Free cake

Our Sustainability

Poster Gate Soccer

OSHC program phone: 0402 362 443/9842 2261

Coordinator: Sherry Shojaei

Assistants: Clare

OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000

All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and

cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

Treat Recess on Friday – only $1.00 for something tasty!

Thanks to all the mums & dads,

as well all the kids that showcased our fabulous school on Open Day

& Night.

What a community!

for cheap & local stuff.

Massive discounts in the Entertainment Book

Purchase at the office & before June to get an extra sheet of vouchers

$70 investment.

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

on Meal Deal Day – Friday 9th

June

Pies, Sausage Rolls & Vegie Quiches

Yum! Form coming soon.

DONVALE BASKETBALL CLUB – News & Views!

Birthday Wishes To Adeeba H, Bani K, You Xun F

Who are celebrating birthdays from the 26th May to 1st June

Fantastic game from the U9 Dolphins this week resulting in a draw! The girls started the first half with poor defence, giving Biralee a good lead. The second half they came out determined to play better defence and they did, allowing us to get some points on the board. Well done girls you never gave up. Great game from Abby O and welcome back to Rosanna S.

U11 Daisies - the girls had an easy win this week against Milgate. Everyone contributed well resulting in fantastic teamwork. The girls kept the defensive pressure up all game and showed off their great passing skills. Lexi W showed wonderful confidence this week. Well done Daisies, keep up the good work!

Dinosaurs - The Boys came up against their toughest competition so far this season and put together a fantastic team game to come away with an impressive 11-8 win. Well done boys, great game!!

U11 Devils came out firing on Saturday and remained focused throughout the game, which resulted in a good win! Well done boys & Liz!!

Devils to train at school Thursday 25th May.

Registration for next season is due Friday 2nd June. Current players, please pay $70 to your team manager.

If you are in Grade 1 to 6 and are interested in playing next season, please email donvalebasketball@gmail.com for further information.

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