JASON’S JOURNAL – The Principal’s Message

Last week Loisia and I had the privilege of going to the Eastern Region Principal's Conference. With around 500 educational leaders at the conference we were involved in many constructive discussions and presentations. Minister Dixon and department representatives affirmed that we are moving to very much autonomous times where schools are able to make decisions relevant for their immediate community. International speakers like Yong Zhao and Fernando Revizi shared their insights into how technology can enhance the learning opportunities in these global times. Carol Ann Tomlinson shared her research into how school leaders can support teachers in developing differentiated programs that provide relevant learning opportunities for all students. A key part of Carol's presentation that resonated with me is that everyone has the right to experience success and be provided with learning opportunities at their level. Carol spoke about the strategies deployed in two US schools that she worked with that were able to make significant improvements in the way that they catered for all of their students. Yet again, Carol's research affirmed the range of abilities in every classroom across the world and that this happens regardless of the class structure. To compliment this information, Vic Zbar shared a variety of research from John Hattie that highlights the biggest impact on student learning is in fact the teacher and no matter what structures and snazzy features you have access to, it boils down to how capable the teacher is in utilizing these resources to support student learning. Loisia and I enjoyed hearing about what other schools are implementing and in particular relished the opportunity to affirm the work of our school and staff in differentiating and providing relevant, engaging and meaningful opportunities for students. Over the coming weeks we will continue to focus on improving teaching and learning practices through teaching team “learning walks” where I compliment the teachers for their open dialogue when analysing numeracy lessons in the last fortnight. CURRICULUM DAY – WEDNESDAY 22nd AUGUST Our final curriculum day for the year has been set for Wednesday 22nd August. Staff will take the time to again reflect on what they have learned through our “learning walks” and focus on whole school practices in teaching and learning. This day (giving students the opportunity to rest following our last Seussical performance) is a student-free day.

SEUSSICAL JUNIORSEUSSICAL JUNIORSEUSSICAL JUNIORSEUSSICAL JUNIOR

It is now less than two weeks to go (Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st August @ 5.30 and 7.30pm) before the wonderful story of resilience and love as Horton the Elephant endeavours to protect the Whos of Whoville from the clutches of the Sour Kangaroo and her fellow Jungle Animals the Wickersham Monkeys and Vlad the Vulture. Featuring wonderful songs such as 'Here on Who', 'Oh the Thinks You Can Think', 'Anything Possible' and 'I Do Not Like Green Eggs and Ham'. Staff and parent volunteers have been busily building and painting sets and props, organising tickets, teaching singing and keeping the enthusiasm high. On top of all the backstage roles, Blackburn Lake Primary School teachers are preparing to tread the boards in the final number of the show, singing and dancing along with all of the cast! All tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children (3 to 16) with bookings to be made at www.trybooking.com/BRRI

No 24

9 August 2012

PARENTAL SUPPORT At Blackburn Lake Primary we are truly privileged to have the tremendous support of our parents and community. This support improves our school and the children’s daily experiences through what I call “valuing, volunteering and adding value”. We appreciate the high level of value and trust that our parents place in our teachers to apply their professionalism, their care and their knowledge to improve student social, emotional and academic outcomes each and every day. At BLPS we have many volunteers around our school - parents who give their time to coordinate school services – such as the Canteen, Uniform Shop, and School Banking – giving the children of the school choice (and I once again thank Danielle Killian, who finishes next Monday for her amazing contributions, also reminding everyone that another volunteer – or group of volunteers - is sought in order to continue offering Canteen this year); governance positions (such as School Council and Subcommittees); assistance in the

classroom or across the school (such as ‘Seussical’ and this Saturday’s Working Bee – hint, hint – see below). Many parents also add value to the school through financial support of the school – ensuring items not covered by the Department are paid and programs are well supported (with thanks to all families who have committed to selling Chocolates on behalf of the school in the Parents Association’s current fundraiser). We are getting closer to our goal of installing a synthetic mini-oval next to the DJC. As well as being fortunate that our Parents Association work hard to fundraise for the betterment of our school and resources, this group also strives to add value to the children’s experience of school. An example of this is Milo Mornings – with a reminder for children to bring $1 to school tomorrow – an opportunity to beat the August chill and also add warmth to primary school life. PARENT OPINION SURVEY (return to BLPS by THURSDAY 9 AUGUST (TODAY) Thank you to the parents who have recently returned their Parent Opinion Survey on ‘How Our School Is Going’. These surveys were sent home to families randomly selected by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) computer system last week and should now have been returned to school. Once collated these are returned to DEECD who analyse our parents’ perception of things that might be going well and things where we can still improve. These results will be communicated back to the community next term, following discussion at School Council. If you were sent one of these surveys and have not yet had a chance to complete this, could you please return this tomorrow should you wish to have this input. As always, I remind parents that my door is open as feedback is important to us in our endeavour to continually improve our great school. WOOLWORTHS AND COLES PROMOTIONS Thank you to the families who have supported the school, collecting vouchers and stickers from both the Woolies ‘Earn & Learn’ and Coles ‘Sports for Schools’ initiatives - programs that have the potential to provide valuable resources for schools like ours. Families can return by vouchers by the 14th August (Coles) and completed sticker cards 7th September (Woolies) into the collection boxes in the Office foyer and your support will be greatly appreciated. I hope to see you at our whole School Assembly tomorrow to acknowledge our ‘Students of the Week’ (again requesting families not to enter the DJC before 3:00 as the children will be using the time prior to privately rehearse the opening whole school Suessical song).

WHOLE SCHOOL ‘WORKING BEE’ - SATURDAY 11 AUGUST Please bring with you – Forks, Spades, small Trowel, Wheelbarrows & Gloves.

This Saturday morning is our Term Three ‘WORKING BEE’ where we will plant some native tube stock and tidy up our front garden beds. Work has already taken place to remove dead and self-seeded plants to increase plant diversity in this area, where we hope to plant over one hundred indigenous plants. The other project for the morning is the establishment of a vegie patch – as requested from our Junior School Councillors. After this we will hold a raffle draw at the morning barbecue for some passes for Hoyts

Forest Hill cinema tickets. See you there! AEU INDUSTRIAL ACTION - WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER Schools have been advised that the next round of industrial action will take place on Wednesday 5th September. A resolution has not been reached between the state government and the AEU and so this day will see many teachers participating in this action, meaning most schools will be affected to some degree. As

was the case last term, teachers will advise me of their intentions regarding this action soon. As we did previously, parents will be advised by letter of any grades affected on the day as early as possible, to allow time to make alternative arrangements as required. I hope to see you at our whole School Assembly tomorrow @ 3:00pm to acknowledge our ‘Students of the Week’ (but we will ask families not to enter the DJC before this time as the children will be using the time prior

to privately rehearse the opening whole school Suessical songs). Regards, Jason Walker – Principal walker.jason.r@edumail.vic.gov.au

LOISIA’S LETTER

It was encouraging to hear the research of Carol Ann Tomlinson at last week’s EMR Conference as it affirmed the journey our school is taking in using her research to support our teaching and learning practices at

Blackburn Lake. Whilst teachers recognise that every child is unique, the process of catering for every child by providing the right level of instruction, meeting the needs of the visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learner, offering curriculum diversity and providing instruction that builds on a child’s personal interest is challenging. Using Carol Ann’s model of differentiation, our teachers have continued to explore ways to use multiple options for students, enabling all children access to the same concept, but with varying degrees of complexity. We continue to be

TERM THREE DATES Saturday 11 August 9:00 – midday WHOLE SCHOOL ‘WORKING BEE’ Tuesday 14 August

6.30pm

7.30pm

ICAS / UNSW Mathematics test Education Sub Committee Meeting - Library

School Council Meeting

Thursday 16 August All day Safety House ‘YELLOW DAY’

Mon & Tues 20 and 21 August

5:30 – 6:30pm 7:30 – 8:30pm

‘Seussical Jnr’ - Whole School Musical

Kel Watson Theatre (Forest Hill Secondary College)

Mon - Friday 20 – 24 August Life Education Van

Wednesday 22 August Curriculum Day (student free day) Tuesday 28 August 2:30 – 3:15pm ‘Launch Pad’(2013 Prep Transition)

Wednesday 29 August 6:30 – 8:30pm Literacy and Numeracy Week Maths Night

Wednesday 5 September All day

7.30pm

AEU Industrial Action (various classes affected)

Parents Association Meeting

Sunday 9 September PA ‘Sausage Sizzle’ @ Bunnings Nunawading

Thursday 20 September JSC - Cancer Council - ‘True Colours Footy Day’

Tuesday 18 September 2:30 – 3:15pm ‘Launch Pad’ (2013 Prep Transition)

Friday 21 September 2:00 – 2:30pm Assembly (Term 3 concludes - early dismissal)

OTHER IMPORTANT 2012 DATES

Monday 8 October 9:00am Term Four commences

Wed - Friday 10 – 12 Oct Camp Morton - Year 4

Wednesday 10 October 7.30pm Parents Association Meeting

Tuesday 6 November Melbourne Cup Holiday

Wednesday 14 November 7.30pm AGM Parents Association Meeting

Thursday 22 November JSC - Melbourne Zoo - ‘Endangered Animals’ Day

Friday 21 December 1:00 – 1:30pm Assembly (last day of 2012 - early dismissal)

challenged by her ‘growth-mind’ mindset, which is the belief that all children will succeed. To support our differential focus, staff have recently revisited the use of Thinking Routines and Thinking Tools. Thank you to Jacinta Gibson and Kym Morgan who facilitated our sessions and modelled excellent teaching and learning practices. Below is a snapshot of our experience. Choose the odd one out of the above pictures. Justify your choice. Think carefully! Regards, Loisia Steed – Assistant Principal steed.loisia.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

YELLOW DAY next Thursday 16 August Student to wear YELLOW! No Gold Coin Donation

Don’t miss Level 4 doing a ‘skit’ at this Friday's Assembly. ‘Safety House’ Information Brochures, stickers and activity sheets will be given

to students to take home

‘STUDENTS OF THE WEEK’ We congratulate the following ‘Students of the Week’ – to be presented at Friday’s Assembly

Principal’s Award Riley F-R – 4K His independent investigations about the Olympics and being able to make links to a Maths game

Assist Principal Ben M Responsibly managing ‘Seussical’ sound tracks and the

school’s sound system throughout whole school ‘Seussical’ performances

Prep A Zed A Trying his hardest and concentrating on his formation of the letter

Prep B Gabrielle H Doing her best when working, rehearsing and playing this week – Keep it up Gabrielle!

Prep E Jamie C A great ‘Show & Tell’ presentation with a loud voice and lots of confidence

Prep K Melinda N Wonderful Reading of ‘Thumper’s Sore Paw’ – well done

1/2D Tamsin K Always acting in a responsible manner

1R Ruby C Angus G

Enthusiastic participation in our school musical rehearsals Presented last week – Giving information in a clear & helpful way

1S Bailey T Cooperating and being a good leader during our Seussical rehearsals – good on you, Bailey!

2D Phillip K Remembering to wear his new glasses – great work

2L Ellie L

Maja L

An excellent ‘Show & Tell’ about her Netball Medal – well done!!

Presented last week – Translating her own Swedish story into English and Reading it aloud – well done!!

2M Grace M Using her own initiative to help tidy up our classroom – well done Grace!

3A Jessica McA Being a wonderful and valued member of our class – thanks for stopping by!

3J Cassie McC Her confidence and quick thinking in applying times tables to Maths problems

3S Nicky M The amazing improvement he has made with his oral Reading – sensational Nicky!

4E

4K Melanie V Fantastic work figuring out the volume of shapes!

4M Fintan McC His MASSIVE improved scores in the SA Spelling Test – Great work!!!

5/6C Alexandra C Organising her Mathematical thinking when using ‘Trial and Error’

5/6M Kai M Displaying higher order thinking through complex questioning during ‘Learning Walks’

5/6N Oliver S Displaying maturity and sportsmanship both in playing and refereeing during the BLPS Olympics Soccer Event

5/6S Liam R Contributing insightful comments and for thinking of others during

MAGICAL MUSIC MATTERS JAMES H MUSIC CAPTAIN’S QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Did you know? The ‘Theremin’ is an instrument played without being touched! It’s played by moving your hands slowly in small sudden movements to change the note and volume. It was invented in 1919 by Russian Leon Theremin.

‘SEUSSICALSEUSSICALSEUSSICALSEUSSICAL’ - PERFORMANCES & TICKETS - 1 WEEK TO GO! MORE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. As of today all left over tickets are available so invite your Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and more.

http://www.trybooking.com/BRRI

Monday Shows (20th August) 5.30pm & 7.30pm PA, PB, 1S, 1R, 2L, 4E, 4K, 3J and all Grade 5/6 Tuesday Shows (21st August) 5.30pm & 7.30pm PE, PK, 1/2D, 2D, 2M, 4M, 3A, 3S and all Grade 5/6

Below is a list of people who are coordinating various groups but we need some more help. If you are able to help, please contact them via email as soon as possible. The more hands the easier the job. Costumes: Kate at Katehumberstone@aol.com or call her on 0418 470 318 Food: Lisa at l_d_guthrie@optusnet.com.au Front of House: Sonia at sonyacunningham@optusnet.com.au Make up: Bec at williams-phillips.rebecca.r@edumail.vic.gov.au Transport Control: Kerryn at straughan.kerryn.j@edumail.vic.gov.au Bump In & Out: Jason at jasonparker@optusnet.com.au

Also a big thank you to Kate Sipos, Georgie Parker and all the parents who helped fit all students in the school with a costume on Tuesday. They looked amazing.

SEE YOU ALL ON EITHER MONDAY 20th or TUESDAY 21

st OF AUGUST!

MUSIC STARS Congratulations to Noah B for being invited to join the Senior Performing Choir for the Australian Children’s Choir. Noah will have the opportunity to tour overseas and perform on CD’s and at many events throughout the year. It is an amazing Choir and everyone at BLPS is very proud of him.

Congratulations also to James H who has been invited to perform with the Blackburn High School Stage Band. He has already started rehearsing with them and will be participating in Concerts and Competitions later this year.

ENSEMBLE NEWS (Concert Band playing @ tomorrow’s Assembly!) Just a reminder that both the String Ensemble and the Concert Band rehearsals are still happening. In fact, the Concert Band will be performing this Friday at Assembly. Both rehearsals are on Fridays and I would love to see as many students coming as possible. Don’t forget your instruments!

Choir rehearsals are combined and are held at 1.40pm in the MPR on Wednesdays.

UPCOMING MUSIC DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES • Seussical JrSeussical JrSeussical JrSeussical Jr – Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st August

• State School Spectacular – Saturday 9th September – Hisense Arena

‘Circle Time’

Performing Arts Noah B – 5/6C Outstanding dedication in preparing for Seussical Jr

Italian

Visual Arts

Phys Ed / Sport Amber K – P-A For her wonderful knowledge of the Olympic Games

The BLPS choirs have been invited to perform at the ‘ACCORD Music Festival’. The Australian Children’s Choir host the event and it provides the opportunity to showcase a number of Choirs and for the children to share their beautiful music with a large audience.

It is on Sunday 9th September at 3pm and is held at Tintern in Ringwood East.

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State School Spectacular

“It’s All About the Love!” Saturday 8 September @ 11am & 5pm

Hisense Arena Melbourne Park

To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular and end the code SPECTACULAR

Our group of 2012 State School Spectacular participants are hard at work learning and rehearsing the

choreography for this year’s performances. On Tuesday they had their final rehearsal at Boronia

College. Channel 7 Reporter David Brown was on hand to speak with the participants and film the action.

You can see David Brown’s segment will be broadcast during the 6.00pm News this Saturday 18 August

on Channel 7.

Thanks everyone, Jo Myers Music Coordinator myers.joanne.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

SUPER SPORTS REPORT

“MORNING MOVERS” Numbers have been a bit low – maybe the cold mornings!! Come along and get those bodies warmed up and ready for the day. INTERSCHOOL SPORT District Summer Sport ***Please note that our round-robin for Wednesday 5 September has been postponed due the statewide stop work action being taken on that day. Our new date will be included in the newsletter next week. District Athletics (track events) will be held on Monday 17 September at Box Hill Athletics Track, during the last week of this term. A catch-up day is booked for Wednesday, 19 – hopefully not needed!! COLES SPORTS 4 SCHOOLS Only one week left!!! Please keep collecting those dockets. They can be placed in the box at the office. Remember that we get double points until 15 August – means double the equipment!! OLYMPICS SOCCER TOURNAMENT Last Fridays all grade 5/6 and Prep students took part in their Olympic Soccer Gala Day. Our grand final winners last Friday were Japan (5/6C), who defeated Uruguay (5/6 M) and Chile (Prep A), who overcame Greece (Prep E). Well done to everyone who took part. Tomorrow 10 August, children in grades 3/4 and 1/2 will have their tournaments. Good luck to those countries involved! ‘HOOPTIME’ FINALS Dates for the Regional Finals have been finalised. Our Grade 6 “All Stars” will be competing at Maroondah Stadium on Monday 22 October. Our Grade 4 “Future Stars” teams, the Bulls and the Lakers, will be competing at Nunawading Stadium on Thursday 8 November.

More details later. Phil Lumsden Sport Coordinator lumsden.philip.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS President: Andrea P Vice President: Lynne W Treasurer: Rebekah R Secretaries: Nicole R & Lisa C

So show your support for the PA and or drop us a line via the PA mailbox in the school Foyer or send us an email at blps.pa@gmail.com

Uniform shop Please note the Uniform Shop is open on Mondays 3.30 – 4.00pm. & Thursdays 9 - 9.30am

One more Canteen day to go… The last Canteen day will be Monday 13 August. We’d like to pass on our thanks to Danielle for all her hard work in being our canteen coordinator for the last 4 years. Through her efforts at the Canteen alone, the PA has raised approximately $40,000 for the school. For the Canteen to continue operating, we need a new coordinator, or a Canteen Coordinator’s Group, to come forward from our school community.

CANTEEN ROSTER - MONDAY 13 AUGUST - FINAL TEAM!

Lara J Carolyn B-M Helen V Sally J Brendan DeM

This is the last Canteen until we find someone else to coordinate it. Make the most of it kids, muffins and milkshakes and all the usual stuff for lunch. It could be your last chance for a while! I would like to say a special thank you to all of the children and parents who wrote me some lovely notes, it was a very nice surprise. I would also like to thank all of the fantastic helpers, some of whom I have worked with for the past 4 years. It has been great meeting you all and look forward to bumping into you all around the school. Please consider taking on the role of the Canteen Coordinator. It can also work with a team, you don't need to put one together (I have one offer as team member already). Feel free to speak to me if you would like any information on this role. Happy to let you know what it involves. Thanks for your support over the years. Danielle

Many hands make light work! We love our Canteen, and want it to continue. Please think about whether you, or you and a group of friends, might be prepared to put your hands up to Coordinate the Canteen or

join a Canteen Coordinator’s Group. What’s involved?

The role can be what you (or a Canteen Coordinator’s Group) make of it – you can pick which day or days the canteen is open, whether to open for recess and/or lunch, what items are on the menu

The role involves shopping, processing orders (beautifully written out by our kids on brown paper bags),

rostering staff (roster done for the end of the year for Mondays), food preparation, checking temperatures and putting food away

You (or a Canteen Coordinator’s Group) also need to gain or have a qualification in food handling and supervision, but the cost of this will be covered by the PA

A Canteen Coordinator’s Group would work wonderfully, you could divide up days each month, or divide

up tasks to reduce the workload

You can say when you would like to be up and running. Danielle will continue to be available to provide training and support until you are up and running, and she has everything ready so the canteen can be up and going smoothly again.

The Canteen is something that our kids really enjoy, it gives us parents a day off from making school lunches and it provides a significant source of fundraising for the PA – funds which are then put back into the school. It is also personally rewarding, from that wonderful feeling you get from helping out and making a contribution. If you are thinking this role might be for you, or you are interested in being part of a Canteen Coordinator’s Group, contact Jason - walker.jason.r@edumail.vic.gov.au, or Danielle on 0411 022 851 killiansinus@aol.com

Diary date: PA Morning Tea We’ll be holding a morning tea / information morning where you can have a chat to some PA members and learn more about the PA in an informal setting on Friday, 31 August. When: From drop off until 11.00am Where: DJ Centre

We’d love to see you, along with any littlies you have in tow!

PA Meeting report Our PA meeting was held last Wednesday. At the meeting we:

• Recorded our thanks to Danielle and discussed how canteen would need to close unless or until a new coordinator is found

• Approved a spending request of $400 to fund plants for the upcoming working bee for the school • Discussed the handover of uniform shop coordination from Andy to Allison and Mel • Heard updates on various events being coordinated by the PA, including Milo Mornings, the Pie and

Chocolate Drives, Fathers Day Stall and Hot Dog Day • Heard a report on School Council from Maya • Received an update on the PA rejuvenation plan, including the return of helping friends forms, planning

information for 2013 Prep parents on the PA and an Information Morning Tea • Discussed Andy’s resignation as PA president at the end of this year after a 2 year tenure.

Working Bee on this Saturday The school’s working bee is this Saturday 11 August from 9.00am to midday. The PA has provided $400 in funds to the school for plants and plant stakes, so come along and help everyone plant them! Please also be careful to keep off the garden beds at school so the new plants don’t get trampled on. You don’t have to come along for the full three hours, dropping in for one hour with the kids is a huge assistance, and Dean will be putting on a sausage sizzle as well.

‘Milo Fridays’ start this week On Friday 10, 17, 24 and 31 August we are running ‘Milo Friday’ to warm cold hands and tummies. Thank you to Rebekah, Miranda and Sharee for organising these mornings. Cost: $1.00 When: Recess time Where: Bring your dollar to the canteen and swap it for a yummy warm cup of Milo

(Please note: the Milo will be made with full cream cow’s milk.)

Chocolates home this week The chocolates will be going home this Friday, 10 August, so please keep a look out. Happy Chocolate selling and remember, for every box sold we raise $30 for the school, with proceeds going towards a great new recreation area for the kids at the mini-oval. Thank you to Carolyn for coordinating the drive.

Pie Drive At the end of term two Susanne Sands coordinated a Pie Drive for the families and staff at Blackie Lake. As well as 56 families and staff getting to take home pies for the school holidays, a profit of $789 was made for the PA. Thank you to Susanne for coordinating the drive, and to Keren Evans who took over for the last few days.

Next meeting: Wednesday 5 September

Please diarise Wednesday 5 September as our next meeting date. We will have teleconference facilities available at future meetings, so if you’re home alone with the kids, but would like to join in or learn more about what we do and dial into our meeting, contact Lisa on 0409 773 849 / waz.lisa@bigpond.net.au

School Banking Wednesdays REWARD ITEMS The Dollarmites watch has been sold out, so please note they can't be ordered anymore. If you have 10 tokens saved you can redeem them for the following reward items:

• Money box - choose from 5 characters • Drink bottle • Lunch box • Watch • Handball • Booklight • PEN POD - metal case holder with 2 blue ball pens and 3 highlighters

AUGUST 'SPENCIAL' REWARD OFFER What’s better than Spen? A free Spen! That’s right….when a student orders a Dollarmites moneybox in August they will receive the Spen moneybox free! Why not take this opportunity to build up their moneybox collection! When: For orders placed between 1 August 2012 – 31 August 2012 (inclusive) What: When 10 tokens are used to order a Dollarmites moneybox (Pat, Addy, Pru or Cred) the child will receive the Spen moneybox free! Note: the free moneybox is not provided if the original reward order is or a Spen moneybox. How: Simply place an order for the Dollarmites moneybox (not Spen) in August and the Spen moneybox will be added to the order automatically.

DOLLARMITES ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE Congratulations to MEGAN A for making 10 deposits into her Dollarmites account this year - you have received a Bronze Achievement Certificate! Regards Vickie L - School Banking Coordinator � 0419 773335

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BLACKBURN LAKE

SANCTUARY

Meet @ the Visitors Centre Central Rd Blackburn 3130

Saturday 18 August - 10am-12noon ‘Need to Weed’! Come & help keep the weeds down at the Lake Sanctuary,

Sunday 19 August - 2pm-4pm ‘How to take good Pic-chewers - a bit of trial and a lot of error’ with wonderful ‘Wild life of Whitehorse’ Photographer Ian Moodie

For information: email: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~blsac

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Junior Naturalists Juniors Group of FNCV Inc

The group meets at 7.30 pm on the

last Friday of each month (except

Dec) at the rooms of the Field Naturalists Club of

Victoria Inc, 1 Gardenia St Blackburn 3130.

AUGUST EXCURSION – 25 August @ 10am ‘Planting with Helmeted Honey Eater’ AUGUST MEETING – Friday 31 August @ 7.30 ‘August Birthday Party – theme – Desert Life’

For further information & bookings contact:

Clare Ferguson � 8060 2474 or email: toclairef@gmail.com

WiseOnes 15th Annual Conference Saturday 27th October 9.30 – 2.30pm

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Certificates for teachers’ VIT points.

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Session1 9.30-10.45am

Giftedness – The Recipe for Success Dr Claire Spicer, gifted speaker and psychologist

Morning tea 10.45-11.15 in the room

Session 2 11.15 -12.30pm

What does extra sensitivity mean for the gifted? Dr Michelle Carey - chemist

Lunch 12.45-1.30 pm at nearby cafe

Have time to talk to others. This is a valuable time. Session 3 1.30-2.30 pm

Video: Elaine le Sueur of Auckland & “Table Talk” game with Pat

Workshop style learning using the insights gained.

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INDOOR EVENT New Stallholders Welcome SAUSAGE SIZZLE / CAFÉ / CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND!

@ New Hope Baptist Church 3 Springfield Rd Blackburn Nth Plenty of Parking – Prams Welcome!

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All proceeds go to New Hope Baptist Preschool