HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOUIS STREET HEATHMONT

Telephone 9729 5439 Fax 9720 4187 Email heathmont.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Internet Web Site http://www.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au/

Issue 11 Fortnight ending

July 19th , 2013

LOOKING AHEAD

Mondays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Uniform Stall open in the gym 3.15pm – 3.45pm

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.40am-9am

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.45am -9.15am

Thursday 18th

CRAZY CARNIVAL HAIR

Tuesday July 30th

Japanese Incursion

AUGUST

Thursday August 1st 2014 PREP - Let’s Get Physical 9.00am-9.30am

Tuesday August 6th

Mini Beast incursion –Grade 1 and 2

Wednesday August 7th

Senior Hoop Time –Grade 5 and 6

PREP EXCURSION - CERES

Thursday August 8th

2014 PREP - Japanese 9.00am – 9.45am

Friday August 9th

HOUSE ATHLETICS GRADE 3-6 – Town Park, Croydon.

Wednesday 14th

- Friday 23rd

Wednesday 14th

August

SWIMMING GRADE 4, 5, 6

2014 PREP –Art Room Fun 9.00am – 9.45am

Wednesday 21st August 2014 PREP – Music Madness

Friday 23rd

August FATHERS DAY STALL – Grade 1/ 2 and Grade 4

Monday 26th

August FATHERS DAY STALL –Prep, Grade 3, 5 & 6

Monday August 26th

-28th GRADE 4 CAMP – Mt Evelyn

Thursday August 29th

District Athletics

Friday 30th

August Flying Bookworm 2.30pm

SEPTEMBER

Monday September 2nd to 4th CAMP Grade 5 & 6- Sovereign Hill

Thursday September 5th

LITERACY DAY (MULTI AGE)

Tuesday 10th

September 2014 PREP - Story Time in the Library 11.30am – 12.30am

AIM HIGH @ HEPSDear parents,

WELCOME BACK I hope you all enjoyed a lot of quality time together as families over the term

break we were certainly spoilt with mild temperatures and sunshine. As usual it

was wonderful to be greeted by happy and enthusiastic students on Monday

morning; children who have enjoyed their holidays with family and friends, but

also excited and keen about being back at school for another term of learning.

The school grounds were maintained extremely well throughout the break, thanks to the responsible

community in which HEPS resides; if you used the grounds throughout the holidays in a safe and

responsible manner encouraging others around to do the same it certainly helped to keep the grounds fit

for our students. Thank you to our cleaner, Mr John Blair, who worked hard throughout the holidays

restoring our classrooms and corridor to a sparkling condition which hopefully will be maintained

throughout the coming term.

We are certainly ready for another action-packed and challenging term. Please note that the Term Three

planner is attached to this Newsletter; you may like to secure it in an obvious location and add to it as

other items of interest eventuate.

WELCOME TO NEW STAFF MEMBER

We welcome Miss Kristen Lucas as the grade 6A teacher whilst Mr Agars takes on the

responsibilities of Assistant Principal.

We welcome back two of our exit students who now attend Vermont Secondary

College, Sammy and Tahlia. These girls have volunteered one hour a week

supporting our level 2 students and teachers as they participate in a community service

program.

WELCOME TO NEW FAMILIES

We welcome Jessica and Mitchell into grades 1 and 3 respectively and Hamish into grade 4. We trust

that these children will benefit from and contribute to the friendly and supportive learning community of

HEPS.

COLES DOCKET PROGRAM

Thank you to all our families that contributed to this program last year; I think that it is important for you

to realize the items we received because of your support:

Award stickers, 1 x relay senior set of four batons, 1 x place number set, 1 x safety hurdles for juniors, 2

x base junior set, 1 x joey cricket class kit, 1 x NYDA football, 1 x AFL ball kit, 1 x NYDA soccer ball,

5 x rubber soccer balls, 1 x indoor felt soccer ball, 10 x agility balls,10 x wooden bat tennis bats, 15 x

deluxe nylon wound play balls, 5 x foam hoop stands, 1 x gator skin volleyball, 1 x ball launcher, 2 x

balance boards, 1 x bucket of high bounce balls, 1 x hop scotch mat, 1 x gator soccer ball/netball, 2 x

stopwatches, 1 x flat spot maker round box of 12, 2 x ribbon plain 1st place (100), 2 x ribbon plain 2

nd

place (100), 2 x ribbon plain 3rd

place (100), 2 x ribbon Well Done (pack of 100), 2 x numbered bean

bags (set of 10), 1 x squishy disc kit, 1 x jumbo mesh sack, 1 x ezyfold ball trolley, 2 x volleyball soft

fluro, 1 x Wilson soft play volleyball, 2 x NYDA Aths singlet Jnr kit and 1 x NYDA MP shirt kit for

juniors. As you can see our school has benefited significantly from this program.

PARENT OPINION SURVEY

The 2013 Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted shortly from 29 July to 9 August 2013. We

encourage those 15% or 40 parents who are randomly selected to participate in this survey as it provides

important feedback which will assist us in future planning and improvement. The survey is confidential

and designed to protect the identity of individual respondents.

TEAMWORK

The value that will be our focus this term is TEAMWORK. Students should be able to express the attributes of

teamwork and demonstrate this in their behaviours.

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common goal or vision; the ability to direct individual

accomplishments towards group objectives. Obviously it should promote cooperation, tolerance and

support.

Thank you to everyone for your contribution to a great start to term three.

Kind regards,

Kitty Allard.

Principal.

HEPS WRITE YOUR OWN

BOOK COMPETITION

Once again we are proud to announce our annual HEPS Write Your Own Book competition. This year our story will be called “It was a starry, starry night….” All students are invited to participate. Books must be picture story books including pictures and text

and be no more than 10 pages long. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each grade level. Entries must include your name, grade and year level. All entries must be submitted to Mrs Austin in the Library no later than 16 September. I look forward to being overwhelmed with entries in this exciting competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winners at assembly during Term 4.

HEPS is selling the Entertainment Book

again this year and will be available for

purchase at the school office. Please click on

the link below to look through the virtual

book. Great value at $65.00 with $13.00

towards school fundraising. http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/about/Tell-me-More/Melbourne

PAYMENTS

We would like to remind parents that

payments should be made via your child’s

classroom. This also promotes your child’s

sense of responsibility. Naturally if you

require EFT payments via a pin you are most

welcome to come to the office.

THEY’RE CALLING ON YOU

RECYCLE YOUR MOBILE PHONE TODAY AND HELP GORILLAS IN THE

WILD

Donate your unwanted mobile phone during Sustainability Week to help

save gorillas.

Recycle your phone helps to lessen the demand for coltan, a metal mined

within gorilla habitat.

Next time your phone rings let that be a reminder that ‘they’re calling on

you’!

Recycle your phone today!

Funds raised from recycling your phone will be donated by Zoos Victoria

to support primate conservation.

A box will be placed in the HEPS foyer to collect you donations

CANTEEN

KEEP WARM IN WINTER

TOAST 30cents

WARM MILO 60cents

CHOC MUD MUFFINS WILL NO

LONGER BE AVAILABLE

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

BEAUTIFUL 4B

For affirming every day how lucky I am to be your

teacher. I am so proud of all your hard work. Enjoy the

well deserved holidays!

1/2A

For an awesome, hardworking term. Happy holidays!

LAUREN 1/2F

For your beautiful storybook. You put in a lot of effort

and it turned out amazing. Great job darling!

THE WONDERFUL 3B

For your effort this term. You have worked hard,

especially on your projects, and behaved beautifully.

EMMA 3B

For working hard to complete all your work, including

your project. You’re a star!

MIA 1/2G

For showing such fantastic persistence with your maths

learning all term. You have made so many

improvements, what a superstar!

STEPH 4A

Working extremely hard on your state and territory

project on South Australia. What interesting research

and detailed presentation.

KARTIA PREP E

Working hard to learn her Magic 100 Words and use

them in her reading.

LEWIS PREP E

Reading his take home book with a big voice and with

confidence. Well done!

CHARLIE 5A

For a brilliant week in Grade 5. Your work is always

beautiful and you put in 110%. You’re a star Charlie.

CLASS 5A

For an amazing Term 2 together. You all work so hard

and should be proud of your achievements.

CLASS 5B

For a sensational terms work. I am really proud of your

efforts. Have a safe and happy holiday.

SHAYLA AND DAKOTA 1/2D

For being excellent environmental monitors so far this year. The gorillas are in safe hands!

CANTEEN ROSTER

Canteen Manager Vicki Allan

VICKI ALLAN –Canteen Manager

Friday July 26th

Sue Tilbrook

Nicky Marran

Monday July 29th

Sally Fathers

Wednesday July 31st Michelle Chamberlain

Friday August 2nd

Merryn Brien

Averil Summers

Monday August 5th

HELP NEEDED

Wednesday August 7th

Georgina Van

Stekelenburg

Friday August 9th

Nicky Marran

Seonad Petersz

Monday August 12th

Kerryn Hughes

Wednesday August 14th

Jenny chiefari

Friday August 16th

Christy Norris

Jo Taylor

Monday August 19th

Julie Maxwell

Wednesday August 21st Gillian Szegi

For your convenience we would like to remind you that payments for excursions,

swimming and other school activities can be made directly via the school’s bank account.

ACCOUNT NAME: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063 – 191

ACCOUNT NO: 1003 9330

Please ensure the family name and excursion details are noted on the payment.

Disclaimer: Heathmont East Primary School does not necessarily endorse the products in this newsletter and parents are at liberty to make their own choices.

THANK-YOU FOR

YOURCONTINUED

SUPPORT.

When you purchase goods at Bayswater Good Guys please ask the Good Guys in Bayswater for a reward voucher so that HEPS can redeem Bayswater Bucks. Please forward to the school office. Thank you.

PAVER FORMS are available at the office $27.00, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Please collect a template

Join our School Rewards Program and every

time a student, family or staff member

purchases a pair of shoes from the Athlete’s

foot stores, $5.00 goes back to our school in

the form of sports uniforms and equipment.

'Did you know that the average Maroondah household sends almost 9kg of waste

to landfill every week?

Add to this the fact that the decomposition of this landfill represents 3% of all

Australia's greenhouse gas emissions and we have a picture of a largely

unnecessary problem.

Over the next weeks Transition Towns Maroondah will help you reduce and

recycle your waste. Please watch this space!'

Creating resilient and sustainable communities in Maroondah

Carnival Rides Wristband Pre Purchase or Layby

To receive the Pre Purchase discount offers please complete the form below and return to

the office with your lay by deposit or full payment no later than Friday 25th

October 2013

Family

Name:

Contact

Number:

Eldest Child

Name:

Grade:

Date Opened:

Wristband A: $23.00 each or $28.00 on Carnival day – Full access to all rides.

Wristband B: $15.00 each or $20.00 on Carnival day – Limited access to junior rides only.

Child’s Name Please tick for

Wristband A ($23)

Please tick for

Wristband B ($15)

Amount Paid

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Payments can also be made as a direct debit into the school account. Our account details are as follows:

Account Name: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063-191

Account Number: 1003 9330

Please ensure that your family name and “wristbands” is noted with your payment when paying by direct

debit.

Angry Bird Slap Bands are only available with pre-purchased Carnival Ride Wristbands that have been paid in

full.

Pre Purchase Ride Wristbands and Angry Bird Slap Bands will be available for collection between 3.45pm –

4.15pm Friday 8 November 2013 or from 11.30am on Carnival Day.

Pre Purchase discount offer closes at 3.30pm Friday 25th October 2013

Office use only:

Number of

Wristbands:

Number of Angry

Birds Slap Bands: Collected:

If you wish to pay by credit card, please complete the following section and return to the office.

Please find

enclosed: $ being payment in full / deposit (please circle) for Ride Wristband/s

Cardholders

Name: Expiry

Date: /

Cardholders

Signature:

Signed:

/

/2013

SCHOOL BANKING EVERY

TUESDAY. Bank at school 3 times or

more and be automatically entered

for your chance to win a $5000 family

holiday and $5000 for your school and

much more!

EMA - Newsletter Information 2013

Education Maintenance Allowance - information for parents currently receiving EMA

Changes to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for 2013:

The EMA continues to help families on lower incomes with financial assistance to cover the cost of educational expenses inclu ding textbooks,

stationery, uniforms and excursions for their child up until the age of 16.

From 2013, the Victorian Government is restructuring the EMA to better target financial support to families on lower incomes. Payments made

direct to parents will be increased for eligible recipients at al l year levels up to age 16, with an additional increase for parents with students in

Years Prep and 7 in recognition of the additional costs at these transition points.

In 2013 the annual EMA payment for families with children in primary school (years 1 -6) will receive a payment of $150. Families with children in

secondary school (Year 8 up until the age of 16) will receive an annual payment of $250.

The School Start Bonus which was previously received by EMA families has been discontinued as a separate payment from 2013. However,

additional funding has been incorporated into the EMA meaning that parents of children in Prep and Year 7 will receive booste d EMA payments

of $200 and $300 respectively in those years.

From 2013, the EMA will no longer be paid 50/50 between the parent and the school. The 50% school portion of the EMA will no longer be paid

to schools on behalf of parents. However, $62 million over four years will be redirected to the State’s most needy schools to assist families on

lower incomes. These funds will form part of the school Student Resource Packages to be allocated at the local level.

New EMA payment option

From 2013, on the EMA application form you can choose to have your EMA payment;

Paid by direct deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) into your nominated bank account or

Paid by cheque which will be posted to the school for collection or

Paid to the school to be held as credit which you can use towards education expenses

The introduction of the new payment option to have the EMA payment directed to the school provides parents with extra flexibility to assist with

budgeting towards education expenses.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the EMA in 2013, you must:

be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and

be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004* or be a

Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a temporary foster parent.

* i.e – the parent/guardian must be the holder of a valid Health Care Card or valid Pension Card.

The eligibility criteria must be met as at 29 January 2013 (Instalment One) and 15 July 2013 (Instalment Two).

Payment Amounts - 2013:

Prep Years 1 - 6 Year 7 Year 8 – Age 16

Instalment One $140 $105 $210 $175

Instalment Two $60 $45 $90 $75

Annual Total $200 $150 $300 $250

*Student year level (or age for ungraded and special school students) will determine the amount payable. Parents of students t urning 16

years in 2013 are paid on a pro rata basis.

Contact: School Office for an EMA application form and to lodge your application. The closing date for EMA application forms to be submitted to

the school is 28 February 2013.

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL CALENDAR - TERM 3 - 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat. / Sun.

July 15

Start of Term 3

Welcome Back!

16 17

Grade 3:

Minerals Vic Incursion

9.00am – 12.30pm

18

Grade 4:

Minerals Vic Incursion

10.00 – 12.30pm

CRAZY CARNIVAL

HAIR

19

Blue House Assembly

20

21

22

23

Level Tree Planting

24

25

26

Gold House Assembly

27

28

29 30

P – 6 Japanese

Incursion ‘Hachiko’

11.30am – 2.30pm (2 sessions)

31

PA Meeting BER

9.15am – 11.00am

100 Days Preps Party

August 1

Kinder Phys. Ed.

9.00am – 9.30am

2

Greeen House Assembly

3

4

5 6

Level 2

Bugs Incursion

7

Senior Hoop Time Prep Ceres Excursion

8

Japanese Kinder 9.00am – 9.45am

9

No Assembly

House Athletics

Grades 3 – 6 at

Town Park, Croydon

10

11

12

Back up Athletics Day at Croydon

13 14

Swimming: Grades 4, 5 and 6

(8 day intensive

program) Kinder visit Art

9.00am – 9.45am

15

Swimming

16

Red House Assembly

Swimming

17

18

19

Swimming

20

Swimming

21

Swimming

Kinder visit Music

9.00am 9.30am

22

Swimming

23

School Captains’ Assembly Last day of Swimming

Program grades 4, 5 and 6

Father’s Day stall for levels 2

and Grade 4.

24

25

26

Grade 4 Camp

Level 2 excursion to

Imax Museum

Father’s Day stall for

grades Prep, 3, 5 and 6.

27

Grade 4 Camp

28

Grade 4 Camp

Level 2 excursion to

Imax Museum

29

District Athletics

PA Meeting in BER 2.00pm

30

Flying Bookwork for Prep and

kinder children

31

September 1

2

Level 4 Camp

3

Level 4 Camp

4

Level 4 Camp

5

Literacy Day (multi age)

Michael Wagner visiting

author

6 7

8

9

District Athletics Back up

2.30pm Prep Old

Fashioned Toys

10

Kinder Visit Library 11.30am – 12.30pm

Prep B and C Lego Excusion

11

Junior Athletics Carnival

Prep Grades 1 and 2

Junior Hoop Time

(all day)

12

Prep A, D, E Lego Excursion

13 14

15

16 17

PA Meeting BER 9.15am – 11.00am

18

Back Up Junior Athletics Carnival Prep 1

& 2

Band Workshop Mt Eliza North

19

Footy Dress Up Day and

lunchtime activities

20

End of Term Three

2.30pm dismissal

21

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