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Newsletter 20th September 2018

Issue 2018-29

Acting Principal: Jan Smith

Enquiries: 9773 2055

Argyle Avenue Chelsea Vic 3196

Web: www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au

Melways Reference: 97 C2

News from the Acting Principal By Fiona Sewell PRODUCTION: HEY, HEY IT’S CHELSEA! I would like to thank and congratulate David Hewet for undertaking the huge task of coordinating this year’s school production, ‘Hey, Hey it’s Chelsea!’ The time and effort spent coaching our lead actors, writing the script, organising lighting and props made for an outstanding production. Our Year 6 students performed beautifully and the class acts were the best I have ever seen. Our community came together to support the school working in the canteen, taking photos, organising props (including not one but 2 sailing ships!) sewing costumes and applying make-up. Thank you to all of the staff for their dedication to creating our greatest production yet. Well done everyone. It was certainly a night to remember!

CLASS PLACEMENT POLICY

Our School Council Class Placement Policy provides a clearly defined, collaborative process for the placement of students into classes. At Chelsea Primary School we recognise the professionalism and commitment of all teaching staff in arranging the annual allocation of students to classes from Foundation to Year 6. If you require any further clarification please contact me. FOOTY DAY

Footy Day is always a highlight to finish the term. Well done to Mr. Guy who coordinated the event which included a parade, footy activities, games and competitions. A great day was had by all. The students raised $579.30 to go towards fighting cancer. Go Tigers!

Calendar of Events

September

21st

End of term- 2.30pm dismissal

October

7th

Working bee

10th—12th

3/4 school camp

17th

Light it red for Dyslexia

Parent workshop 6.30pm-7.30pm

19th

Walk to school breakfast 8.15pm

22nd Oct—2nd Nov

5/6 Swimming

30th

Korean Day

November

6th

Melbourne Cup—public holiday

13th and 15th

Bunjil Excursion to Como House

14th

5/6 STOMP

23rd, 30th

Step into Prep

26th

Curriculum day

29th

Yr 2 Camp Preparation

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WALK TO SCHOOL—October is Walk to School Month. Our Ride to School ambassadors Isaac and Muskan will welcome you to our Walk to School Healthy breakfast on Friday October 19th from 8.15am. Thank you to the Kingston Council for sponsoring this event by providing a coffee cart and healthy breakfast treats. We look forward to seeing all of our community out and about in the sunshine during Walk to School month. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I wish all our families and staff a fabulous relaxing holiday and look forward to catching up with your news on Monday 8th October and welcoming Mrs. Smith back from her Long Service Leave surfing vacation with Mr. Smith.

LOST PROPERTY Once again our lost property is overflowing – unfortunately this is

becoming a daily problem. Many items still unnamed. Please name all

items. If not claimed shortly we will be donating them to the second

hand uniform store. PLEASE NAME ALL ITEMS. PLEASE COME AND

CHECK. If you could please speak to your children about the

responsibility of their belongings and respecting their property.

The main lost property is in the Sick bay but please do check with your

child’s classroom and main area.

MEDIA LEADER Recently, the Athletics Districts took place, and I am sure everyone had a grand time! Here is an interview with our dear friend, Ayden S!

Q: What events were there in the Athletic districts? Long jump, triple jump, 100m, 200m, 800m, 1500m, shotput, discus, relay and high jump! Q: How was the experience? It was pretty good all around, besides when I was waiting for my events. Now for the Weekly Quiz:

1. Who said, “No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar” 2. How many moons are there in the Solar System? 3. What is the name of the main character from Paper Planes? 4.

Here are the answers: 1. Mahatma Gandhi

2. He was an astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician.

3. A poet, a playwright and an actor who even now is famous.

PARENT WORKSHOP DURING LIGHT IT RED FOR THE DYSLEXIA WEEK Presented by Kate Finnie from the Australia Dyslexia Association on Wednesday 17th October. WE will be hosting a free 1 hour workshop for parents in the Birralee from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The workshop will focus on how you can help your child with their reading at home. This will be particularly useful for parents with children in the junior school or who have dyslexia or a SLD.

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CHELSEA PS WORKING BEE SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER 2018

We all know many hands make light work, and together we could have our school looking ship shape in only a couple of hours, ready to show our community how beautiful our school. Our working bee will focus on - Weeding General sweep/ tidy and rubbish collecting Cleaning cob webs Clearing gutters and drains Window Cleaning We have limited tools available at school, so any rakes, brooms or wheelbarrows, sanders, paint brushes, window washing equipment etc that can be brought along for you to use will be much appreciated! Please remember to name each item. So get your gloves ready, bring the kids and let’s show how much we love our school!

FROM THE SPORTS DESK

Congratulations to all of the students who qualified for the District Athletics Carnival last week. The students did an outstanding job and the new school marquee looked fantastic!

Well done to the following students who will go on to compete in the Divisional Athletics Carnival next term: Grace E—high jump, Noa S - 1500 and 800 metres, Jake R- Long jump, Rashaan T - high jump, Hayden S - hurdles, Cadel W - discus.

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