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Gladstone Views Primary School

NEWSLETTER

Carrick Drive, Gladstone Park, 3043 9338 6083

www.gvps.vic.edu.au Fax 9335 4892

Principal: Michael West Assistant Principal: Jane Donaldson The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development and this school do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or notice contained in this

Newsletter. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development or this school for the accuracy of information contained in

advertisements or claims made by them.

Thursday November 20, 2014

Diary

Thurs 20 Nov 7.00pm Family Life Program – Gr. 5/6 Parent Session (tonight)

Fri 21 Nov 9.30am – 10.30am Ready, Set, Prep 2015 Transition Day 4 – Action in the Classroom, Morning Tea and Prep 2015 Entertainment

Fri 21 Nov Gr. 5/6 Personal Development Program – payment and notice due

Fri 21 Nov Annual School Magazine Order form due

Mon 24 Nov Gr. 5/6 Family Life Program - Session 1

Mon 24 Nov 2.00pm – 2.30pm Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea

Wed 26 Nov Gr. 5/6 Family Life Program - Session 2

Mon 1 Dec Gr. 5/6 Family Life Program - Session 3

Tues 2 Dec 11.00am Subway Meal Luncheon

Tues 2 Dec & Wed 3 Dec

8.30am – 9.00am & 3.30pm – 4.00pm Book Pack 2015 Collection

Thurs 4 Dec 9.00am – 3.00pm

Mon 8 Dec 6.30pm – 7.30pm Prep – 2 Christmas Concert

Tues 9 Dec All day Gr. 6 - Transition Day to Yr. 7

Tues 9 Dec 7.00pm School Council – last meeting for 2014

Thurs 11 Dec 9.30am – 3.00pm Whole School Picnic

Tues 16 Dec Grade 6, 2014 Graduation

Thurs 18 Dec 1.45pm Students visit 2015 Grades. School Reports and School magazine distributed

Fri 19 Dec 1.30pm Last Day of Term 4, 2014 - School resumes in 2015 on Thursday 29th January

Items Distributed With Newsletter Today

Subway Meal - Lunch Order Form Gr. 3/4 Excursion to ACMI Notice

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

It’s been a great fortnight at the views. Firstly, congratulations to Sandra Hurst for winning the Hume Primary School Teacher of the Year award and the Honourable John Cain Achievement Award Winner. Sandra was chosen for her vison and innovation, demonstrating record of excellence to deliver successful outcomes in the classrooms or the community. On accepting the award Sandra pointed out that for her this was a team award belonging to all members of the Views learning community and she was honoured to be representing our wonderful school. Well Done Sandra.

Our Prep transition days have been a great success. Just a reminder to parents to remind anyone who may wish to enrol their child for Prep 2105 to do so as soon as possible.

Our special food days at the canteen have been a great success and we sold a huge number of sushi this week. Many thanks to Kerri Cliff for organizing the lunches and we look forward to a lot more surprises in the future. This week our Family Life program starts for the Grades 5 and 6. These sessions are always very success and informative.

Have a great week

Michael West

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CANTEEN NEWS

Mon 24 November - Fri 5 December

STAR FISH AWARDS For any of the 4 principles

Week ending 22 Aug

‘Choose Your Attitude’

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STAND TALL AWARDS

Week ending 15 Aug

SPORTS NEWS

Interschool sport and Gala days are finished For 2014 and we are now collecting all Sports uniforms. Please have a thorough check at home for any uniforms and return to school by next week. Thankyou

Richard Jasenia Phys Ed Coordinator

24 Nov – 28 Nov

1 Dec – 5 Dec

Mon Phuong H. Phuong H.

Tues Merla K. Skye V.

Wed Vanessa W.

Thurs Lucy G.

Fri

Amanda H. Sonia W. Kim R.

Amanda H. Kristie K.

Prep A Xavier Y. For constantly pushing himself to do his personal best in everything he does.

Prep B Jordan G. For displaying a positive attitude towards his work every day.

Prep C Sophia F. For her assistance and enthusiasm in creating dance moves for our Christmas concert song.

1/2A Tahlia R.

For always supporting and assisting others within the class and following all the school Fish! Philosophy values. Well done Tahlia.

1/2B Taya V. For having fun while making her healthy food movie. Well done!

1/2C Irfan I. For working very hard to make his teachers day by choosing the right attitude.

3/4A Baran H.

For ‘Making Mr Woolcock’s Day’ everyday by being a courteous, responsible student and a role model to others.

3/4B Muhib J. For the positive attitude and happy smile he brings to the classroom every single day.

3/4C Kallum S. For his great connections and contributions in class discussions.

5/6A Benjamin O. For choosing a positive ‘can do’ attitude during class.

5/6B Montanna T. For always being a happy and positive member of our classroom.

5/6C Jordan R. For the way he chooses his attitude and adds humour to the day’s activities.

Prep A Eden H. For the enthusiasm she consistently displays towards her writing and publishing.

Prep B Jayden A. For his exceptional skill in applying his maths knowledge to problem solving.

Prep C Aidan R. For suggesting some great ideas to help us practise our number fluency.

1/2A Janelle K.

For being an active listener and contributor in all classroom discussion and taking pride in all her work. Well done Janelle. What a fantastic effort.

1/2B Luca K. For the huge improvement he has made with his reading. Well done!

1/2C Lily S. For always enhancing her writing pieces by including so much detail. Fantastic work Lily!

3/4A Kayla R. For showing a great commitment to her reading and actively contributing to class discussions.

3/4B Omar A. For the hard work he has done to improve the standard of his handwriting and bookwork. Well done!

3/4C Brianna M. For her fantastic efforts in all of her classwork and much improved handwriting.

5/6A Megan S. For her determination in improving her own learning and her willingness to always help others.

5/6B Teigan C. For her exceptional thought and effort she puts into her writing pieces.

5/6C Sudara D.

For the conscientious way he approaches Writers’ Workshop sessions, using his time wisely to research and write.

Curriculum Days ~ 2015

Wednesday 28th January Tuesday 10 March Monday 22 June (Three Way Conference)

Monday 17 August

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Outside Hours School Care Over the next week all children enrolled in Before and After Care will receive

a new enrolment form. It is very important that we have current details

and would appreciate the prompt return of all forms.

We are trialling a new afternoon tea menu. Over the five nights, Monday to

Friday the menu will include open sandwiches, dip and crackers, corn on the cob,

cheese and crackers and a fruit platter. We will serve carrot and celery,

oranges and apples every night with cordial or water.

Your comments on the menu are highly encouraged.

Thanks ~ Deb & Sue

Save the date…..

Friday 13th March, 2015

Family Night Disco

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GLADSTONE VIEWS PRIMARY SCHOOL

CANTEEN ROSTER - 2015

I am able to help in the Canteen:-

WEEKLY FORTNIGHTLY

MONTHLY ONCE PER TERM

I am available to

assist on the

following days:

**Please tick the appropriate

boxes.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Name: _________________________________ Telephone: _____________

Child’s Name: _____________________________ Grade : ________________

Annual School Magazine 2014 Order Form

Last Chance to Order

Student’s Name: ___________________________________ Grade: _____________

I would like to order ___________ copy / copies of the annual school magazine @

$14.00 a copy.

Amount paid ___________ Cash / Credit Card / Qkr (Please circle)

Parent’s Signature: _____________________________

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