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Be Safe, Be Fair, Be Friendly
Westgarth Primary School
12th May 2015, Issue 12
School: 9481 5577 Email:[email protected] Website: www.wgps.vic.edu.au
OSHC: 9482 3323 Email: [email protected]
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Principal Report … Student Charges & Family Contributions The Department of Education provide a basic funding allocation to schools for each student. In addition to this, an amount is allocated for schools to pay for utilities and cleaning and a nominal amount for maintenance of facilities and grounds. To enable Westgarth to provide our students with all the wonderful programs we offer and to maintain the school facilities and grounds to a high standard, we ask parents to make contributions via the Essential Education Items, Voluntary Contributions and the Tax Deductible Building Fund. This year we have asked families with children in Grade 3-6 to contribute $228 for essential items and $145 for Voluntary Contributions and for families with children in Grade P-2 to contribute $188 for essential items and $100 for Voluntary Contributions and an unspecified amount to the Building Fund. This is considerably less than other schools in the area. Without your contributions the school cannot provide all of the programs, playground equipment, furniture, technology etc. we currently offer. The amount of money received so far this year is considerably lower than previous years particularly the Voluntary Contributions component. I would like to encourage you to make a contribution if you haven’t already. If circumstances are such that you require a flexible payment option, please speak to Susan in the office. I would like to thank those who have already paid. Lynne Mackie retiring It is with mixed feelings that we inform you that Lynne Mackie has announced her retirement at the end of this term. Lynne has made positive contributions to the lives of students, families and staff at Westgarth PS for over 24 years and has worked for the Education Department of Victoria for 39 years. While we are happy for Lynne and wish her all the best for her future after teaching, we will miss her very much. We would like to acknowledge Lynne's contributions at a school function later in the term. More details will be sent home shortly about this event. Morning Tea with me!
The staff decided to focus on the many students who make positive contributions to the school community at recess breaks. Students who are 'caught' doing the right thing are given a raffle ticket and each week at assembly six student’s names are drawn to have morning tea with me on Friday morning at 10.30am. The students who have been drawn thus far have been selected for various reasons like helping others, cleaning the yard, being friendly and brav-ery. It is a lovely way for me to meet and talk to the students.
They happily discuss what they like about Westgarth and this week since North Melbourne won, we could talk footy! Here are some photos of us enjoying toasted cheese sandwiches, fairy bread and fruit.
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Principal’s Report continued...
Assemblies The Thursday assemblies have started again with half of the school coming one week and the other the following. Student performances will start again, as those in attendance last week did not enjoy my tap dancing routine as much as I would have hoped. Nepal Our thoughts are with the people of Nepal after the devastating earthquake on the 25th April. More than 8000 people lost their lives, over double that were injured and many hundreds of thousands of people made homeless. Prep teacher Rosie, who travelled throughout Nepal last year, is running a fundraising lunch for the staff as a means of raising desperately needed funds for the Nepalese. Any parents wishing to add to the staff donation can do so on Friday at the office and we will send all the donations together. IBAC The IBAC (Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission) investigation into financial corruption in The Department of Education is currently underway. Back in the 1990’s the government moved to a model of autonomous schools (called Schools of the Future) where school funding was moved from a central system to individual schools. Schools were given an amount of cash based on enrolments so they could make local decisions about how to spend their money. This was separate to the staffing budget and we still have this system in place today. Certain schools were selected to be ‘banker schools’ by those high up in the finance division and money was placed into their school accounts to be held for region use. This was not a legitimate practice, and a department audit identified the risks involved and ruled the practice unlawful in 2010. Principals from ‘banker schools’ have been called to give evidence to the commission. There are a limited number of schools involved and Westgarth is not one. We have many internal controls in place to ensure sound financial management and our recent audits, which have been tabled at school council, confirm this. If you are interested in the details of the hearings you can read the transcripts which are publically available on the IBAC website. Year 4 Camp Information session to inform parents about the up and coming CYC camp at Philip Island will be held on Tuesday the 26th May, from 6 – 7pm in the library space in the WEB building. A staff member from CYC will be available to answer any questions parents have about the facilities etc. We look forward to
seeing year 4 parents on the night.
Mothers’ Day/Special Persons’ Day Stall Many thanks to the organisers and the helpers who provided goodies and assisted on the day. The children always enjoy the opportunity to choose a gift for someone special in their lives.
Jo Wheeler Principal
Mothers’ Day/Special Persons Day stall
Thank You! Thank you, thank you one and all who cooked, crafted, sorted and sold for the Special Persons Day stall on Friday. After a frenzied start up (thanks Lis, Marina and others who frantically checked and labelled cakes and other goodies as they came in the door on the morning) and a magnificent effort on the part of Marcel and Guy to establish order and routine to the division of goodies equally across classes, we soon hit our straps and sold, sold, sold. The kids loved it and we hope all you Mums and Special People enjoyed your goodies that were selected with enthusi-asm and care in equal measure! Its wonderful to see their eyes roving over the table and then light up as they spot something they think will be just the thing. For all of those lucky enough to receive some baked goods, we hope you enjoyed your treat. If you have any queries at all about the ingredients (or want the recipe), please contact us and quote the makers code attached to the packaging of your treat. Special thanks to Fiona and Kerry who crafted up a storm, and to Jac and Karen who spent a number of afternoons and evenings crafting away with us to provide items made by Westgarth Parents and Friends. If you have any queries, feedback or suggestions about this fundraising event, please feel free to contact either one of us. Emma: [email protected] 0413 185 350 Jessamy: [email protected] 0411 825 315 Thanks again! Emma and Jessamy
Diary Dates 2015 Wed 20th May Open Morning - 9.00 - 10.45 a.m. Tuesday 26th May Grade 4 Camp Information Session 6-7 in the Library Wed 27-Fri 29th May Grade 6 Camp 2015 Sat 30th May Westgarth Idol Wed 9th Sept-11th Sept Grade 4 Camp 2015 Sun 18th Oct Whopping Great Fete
Meetings Wed 13th May School Council at 7.00 p.m. in Resource Room
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Term Dates 2015
Term 2 - 13/04/15 - 26/06/15 Term 3 - 13/07/15 - 18/09/15 Term 4 - 05/10/15 - 18/12/15
Regards, Mike Nominated Supervisor Westgarth Primary School OSHC PO Box 59, Northcote 3070 OSHC Office Hours: 7.30-8.45am and 3.00-5.50pm Tel: (03) 9482 3323 Email: [email protected]
What’s happening in After School Care?
Inside Outdoor/
Gym Menu Indoor
Monday
3.30pm
Chicken
Noodles Paper Caterpillars
(Claire)
Giant’s Treasure
(Lucy) 5.00pm Pikelets
(David)
Tuesday
3.30pm Pita & Veggies TBC
(Claire for Kathryn)
Kickball
(David) 5.00pm Scones
Wednesday
3.30pm Mixed
Sandwiches Underwater Scenes
(Elora) Free Play
5.00pm Magic Wands (Kat)
Thursday
3.30pm Pizza
Paper Birds
(Kat)
Obstacle Course
(Edina) 5.00pm Chicken
Noodles
Friday
3.30pm Puff pastry
Spirals TBC
(Maggie) Free Play
5.00pm Pancakes
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Westgarth Idol- Monster ticket Sale
All roads lead to the Monster Ticket Sale on Friday, 15th May at 9 am – only 4 short days away. There is plenty of table forming action going on so ask around and you’ll soon be on your way. Ticketing details: Tables seat 8-10 but able to squash extra if needed. Tables on the dance floor offer prime idol and trivia position though are moved aside after the idols (approx 10 pm) to facilitate dance frenzy. Tables on mezzanine are 6-7 seats. You don’t need to buy whole tables - any number of tickets can be purchased and we make up jolly tables.
Tickets are $20 each Ticket sale: Kitchen Garden end of the WEB building (Clarke Street)
With much fanfare we present the Westgarth Idol form guide for the May 30th event.
Michael Lemaire: A past favourite, always impresses! Kate Winstanley and Pete Pelligrino: Power packed performance promises as always!
Hal Bolitho: Raised the roof last time, expect most memorable showing! Sasha: A refined performer! Look out for a polished performance!
Dana Wong, Lis Blake, Ruth Clare, Amanda Hawkey: Some new and experienced contenters, should be a ripper! Caroline Clow, Liz Zanella, Mario Piscioneri, Helen Rodd, Jen Tremayne: Mostly familiar faces, lots of talent! Myf Browing, Jeanne Cameron , Karina Robinson: Solid campaigners. Expect electrifying effort! John Carr, Ryan Sterling: Some experienced musos here. Sure to impress Katrina Currie, Tracy Bell, Simon Ellis, Jeanne Cameron, Helen Rodd, Jacinta Tse, Nicole Guest, Caroline Clow: A mix of old and new Idols, should be sensational!
Dave Oakley, Deb Prentice, Anne Martinelli, Trudy Tanberg, Nerida Weller: Fabulous performers, great choreography, Impressive!
Eric Black: A new contender, look out!
Tom Hannon, Cam Macdonald, Ian Campbell-Fraser, Mark Dinning: Some new contenters, lots of entertainment expected!
We’d also like to introduce the fabulous Idol band: Jonny Clow – legendary Music director and guitarist, a warm welcome to new members Matt Rodd and Tom Williams on bass guitar and guitar/vocals respectively. Welcoming back the awesome Dave Major on drums, John Carr on keyboards and guitar and Nigel Wright on percussion and finally the happening horns: Cam Lobb, Kate Price and Ken Gardner.
Also welcoming back our excellent parent band, ‘The Suspended animators’ comprising of Liz Zanella, Sue White, Nigel Wright, Phil McGowan, Jonny Clow and Mike Paterson will be playing a short set of super tunes. All the while the fabulous MC Tony Wilson holds things together while ripping into some cracking trivia. How much can a koala bare?
Keep up to date via our facebook link **Could last years trivia and Idol winners please return the trophies to the office asap! Many thanks
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WPS Parents & Friends Makers Group. Following on from our modest success in making craft items for the Special Persons (Mothers) Day Stall last week, WPS Parents & Friends is looking to establish a makers group. We envisage it will be formed of enthusiastic people willing to contribute some time and effort towards making craft items to stock the Special Persons (both Mothers and Fathers Day) stalls. At this stage we plan to run up to four or five workshops during the year at which we will concentrate on producing bulk numbers of two or maybe three items per workshop, with the first being held sometime in June. All materials will be provided for each workshop. We may ask participants to bring equipment (eg sewing machines) if they have it/are willing, and depending on what we are proposing to make. We will always have at least one item that requires no equipment, so don’t let the equipment thing put you off! We also welcome involvement from our primary school (and older!) aged children, so if you’re looking for an activity to share, this may be a great candidate! Please be aware that no supervision is provided, so you will need to keep an eye on your own kids. Are you interested? If you’re keen, contact me on [email protected] or 0413 185 350, or Jessamy on [email protected] or 0411 825 315. We’ll also be running a Pinterest board on which we can post ideas for small items to make, either during a workshop, or for people to work on at home if you prefer to work that way. Details to follow.
More Jammy cook-up fun 17th May So here we are in Term 2, with the craziness of tomato season behind us and a couple of hundred jars of chutney and kasundi safely tucked away in Trudy’s garage. And so it’s time to turn our attention to pears and apples and whatever else is looking good on the trees and in the shops. So if you haven’t yet come along to a jammy 'chop and chat' cook-up session, then what better time to leap in than now? Sunday 17th May 9.30am - 12.30pm at the Farmhouse on the Clarke St campus BYO apron and knives, and some morning tea snacks to share If you’re planning to come, please RSVP to Anne on 0417 114 088 or [email protected] so that we know to contact you if plans change. Or if you can’t come but would like to join our email list, then please get in touch. And please keep those jars coming, particularly small and medium sized ones. Drop off to the trolley at reception. Thanks. Hope to see you there! Anne Martinelli M: 0417 114 088
Entertainment Book New to the Entertainment Book - 10% off David Jones e-Gift Cards - Buy a book/digital membership and get 10% dis-count at David Jones stores by simply pre-ordering e-Gift Cards. Will be fantastic in the sales! - Pay $90 for a $100 DJ card, $225 for a $250 DJ card, or $450 for a $500 DJ card. Purchase up to 10 cards in any one transaction. Valid until 1st June 2016. There's many more valuable offers in the book, from Grill'd (there's one in Fairfield) and Movenpick Ice Cream (eg Northland), to Yarra Bend Mini Golf or round of golf, Hoyts movies and Collingwood Children's Farm. Even Dan Mur-phy's, Safeway and Caltex offer discounts. To purchase a new book/digital membership for the 2015/2016 year, drop by the school office for a form or direct purchase, or you can order online at "https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/186y473". Collect your book from the school office once you have paid for it, or contact me for pickup/dropoff - Julie at 0423 775 922. The digital membership is available immediately once you have ordered and paid. The Entertainment Books/Digital Membership are sold as a fundraiser for our school. The yearly membership costs $65, with $13 going to the school. They are valid until 1st June 2016. Julie Carpenter
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The Asthma Foundation of Victoria is hosting free asthma events in the months of May and June and we
invite you to join us at one or more of the following.
MAY
In the month of May, we will be holding two FREE asthma education sessions for people with asthma and
their carers. The session runs for one hour and aims to increase your knowledge about asthma manage-
ment.
Participants will learn about: what is asthma, asthma signs and symptoms, triggers, different medications
and asthma first aid.
The session details are as follows: WHEN: Tuesday 19th May at 6:00pm OR Wednesday 20th May at 1:30pm COST: FREE LOCATION: 479-481 King Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 RSVP: by Fri 15th May to [email protected] or 03 9326 7088
JUNE
You're invited to join Victorian's top physicians and specialists in an exciting FREE Expert Panel Q&A event
"Better Managing your Asthma and Allergy." This event is being held at the Royal Children's Hospital.
It provides an opportunity for you to ask your asthma and allergy questions and obtain expert advice on
medications, diagnosis and asthma and allergy management from top specialists.
The event will be held on Sunday 28 June 2015 from 4pm to 6pm in the Ella Latham Auditorium,
Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville. Please register via: www.asthma-and-allergy.eventbrite.com.au
For more information contact us on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462)
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The Westgarth Primary School Council does not endorse any of its sponsors or advertisers, but we do acknowledge their support.
Literary Salon Every Tuesday night 6 – 7pm
At Open Studio
204 High St, Northcote Get playful with serious literature! Read aloud short stories by Chekhov, Colette, Saki, Kipling and other luminaries whilst sharing immediate ideas, reflections, and whimsical outpourings, in an intimate reading circle. An enchanting way to gain self-awareness and connect meaningfully with others …. Hosted by bibliotherapist, Sonya of The Literary
Hand. Cost: $10 For more information visit www.literaryhand.com. Places are limited so please register your interest by emailing [email protected].
Hi I'm Brigid Stafford
I'm 17 and currently studying year 12 at Northcote High School
I am able to babysit, for any parents in the school community.
I have 3 little brothers, so am very used to looking after kids.
Here are my details:
Name: Brigid Stafford
Age: 17
Studying year 12 at Northcote High School
Contact: 0448 347 643
OUTDOOR TRAINING
Group Training in Johnson
Park
9.15am Tues, Wed,
Thurs 45 min $10
Suits all fitness levels
So just bring yourself or
grab a friend
Call Jacquie 0413 604 675 for more info
