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Principal’s Report Amanda Williams
FPS fun and activities for week 5 This week the school has been a buzz with excursions to the Museum for Year 4s, Musica Viva performing in the hall for all grades, ginger bread people being made in the Prep area and of course maintaining our usual programs of learning. School Council Sub Committees have also been meeting this week and working on strategies to improve our facilities, processes and communications. On behalf of the staff and students, I would like to thank the many parents and carers who help to support these activities by lending a hand and putting in a significant effort for our school. We value your time and effort in helping to create a great community feel and sense of support for outstanding education for FPS.
Scarecrows in our veggie patch You may have noticed a scarecrow in our veggie patch. His name is Grahame and he was built by our gardening team. During lunch time a group of happy gardeners have been working with Grahame, our maintenance man, to revitalise our vegetable garden beds, plant seeds and create a scarecrow. If you wish to donate any seeds or seedlings, our gardeners would be most appreciative. Please see Grahame (the real one- not the scarecrow) for any donations.
MP Danny Pearson to visit the with students Today students from the Grounds Working Party will be having lunch with Danny Pearson to outline plans for the upgrade of our playground. We are looking forward to hearing how he might be able to support our school and community with these plans.
School Uniform We are proud of our school and we are proud of our uniform. We encourage students at all times to wear it. If your child wishes to wear an overcoat to school because he/she is cold then of course this is ok. Please note that we do sell a warm school overcoat/jacket and this can be purchased from the uniform shop that is open on Monday 3.15-3.45pm and Friday 8.45-9.15am. We ask parents to encourage children to wear the correct uniform every day.
Communication at FPS Just a reminder that we are always working to improve how information is shared with our community. Your feedback is valuable and can be given via both the Parent Opinion Survey (DET survey sent to randomly selected parents) and the Communication Survey (created by the Communications Sub Committee). We encourage you to participate in the surveys and provide constructive feedback that will support improvement. www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPSComms
Disco fever hits FPS Tomorrow evening our FPS hall will turn into a Disco. This much anticipated event is organised and run by the Hub and supported by a huge team of volunteers. A huge thank you to our disco queen Janine and her team who have spent time organising this event. Due to the hall set up for the Disco, assembly will be held outside this Friday. I look forward to seeing you on the Dance floor!
Happy Learning!
Flemington Primary School, Corner Mt Alexander Road & Flemington St , Flemington 3031
P.O. Box 7 , Flemington. 3031 Te l: 9376 7137
ht tp: / /www.f lemingtonps.v ic .edu .au Email: Flemington.ps@edumai l .vic .gov.au Fax: 9376 2230
email: f lemington.ps@edumail .v ic .gov.au
In Touch Newsletter Thursday, 16 August 2018, Issue 25
Mission: We will provide learning opportunities in supportive and collaborative learning environments.
Vision: Students will realise their full potential, contributing to our school, our community and our world.
CALENDAR FRI, 17 AUGUST Last call for school photos 8.30-9am Grade 3 Melbourne Museum excursion School Disco Prep to Grade 2, 5.00-6.30pm Grade 3 to 6, 7.00-8.30pm MON, 20 AUGUST District Athletics MON TO FRI, 20 TO 24 AUGUST Book Week WED, 22 AUGUST State School Spectacular rehearsal Grade 5/6 Melbourne Museum exc. HUB Book Swap 2-3pm THUR, 23 AUGUST Book Parade FRI, 24 AUGUST Grade 5/6 Immigration Museum exc. MON, 27 AUGUST School Council Meeting WED, 29 AUGUST Grade 1 Bundoora Park Farm exc. FRI, 31 AUGUST Father’s Day Stall FRI, 7 SEPTEMBER Anna’s piano Soiree 5:00-6:00pm Grade 5/6 Basketball Tournament MON TO THUR, 10-13 SEPTEMBER Grade 1/2 Swimming THUR & FRI, 13 & 14 SEPTEMBER State School Spectacular Dress rehearsal SAT, 15 SEPTEMBER State School Spectacular Concerts 1-3pm & 6.30-9.30pm MON TO THUR, 17-20 SEPTEMBER Grade 1/2 Swimming TUE, 18 SEPTEMBER AOK Celebration - Bowling WED, 19 SEPTEMBER Museum Evening & BBQ FRI, 21 SEPTEMBER End of Term 3 - School finishes at 1.30pm TERM 4
SUN, 7 OCTOBER Day Light Savings starts MON, 8 OCTOBER Term 4 starts MON TO THUR, 8 TO 11 OCTOBER Prep Swimming WED TO FRI, 10 TO 12 OCTOBER Grade 3/4 Camp MON TO THUR, 15 TO 18 OCTOBER Prep Swimming MON, 29 OCTOBER School Council Meeting MON, 5 NOVEMBER Curriculum Day – No School TUE, 6 NOVEMBER Melbourne Cup Day – No School MON, 26 NOVEMBER School Council Meeting
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Parents please visit the office from tomorrow morning where there will be a book provided for you to leave a farewell message to Sandra.
Kathy will also be around at lunchtime for a week beginning from 27th August with another book for students to leave messages.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPSComms
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Pupil of the Week Week begin 13 August 2018
Grade Student Reason
Prep A Karthika K Using the school sports equipment appropriately with her friends
Prep B Safiya A Always listening during learning time. Well done Safiya!
Prep C Krishiv S K
Being respectful of our new classroom sports equipment and always bringing it back. Well done, Krishiv.
1A Otto M
Completing his work to the best of his abilities all week and contributing to class discussions. Keep it up Otto!
1B Grace M Staying on task to learn and do her best.
2A Narayanan V
Listening and participating to all discussions and activities on our excursion.
3A Lockie C Independently starting work immediately and staying on task.
3B Harintitha S
Harintitha always acknowledges and accepts others ideas and thoughts when they speak.
3C Khalid A
Staying on task and working really well in maths lessons. Fantastic effort Khalid!
4A Kawsar D
Always contributing to class discussion and being an incredible teacher to students!
5A Gertie R
Consistently demonstrating a strong level of focus and dedication to producing high quality work. Well done, Gertie!
5B Oscar M
Powerful listening during book club where he contributed valuable insights and encouragement.
5C Muna M
Having a growth mindset by trying out new things and taking on challenges you've never tried before.
6B Hamda D Being well organised for all learning tasks
Office News Office Hours, 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday
Last Call School Photos – Friday 17th August
If your child did not have a portrait/family photo taken on our recent photo day, Tuesday 7th
August, we have scheduled a final date for photos to be taken on Friday 17th August between 8.30am and 9.00am in our Hall Foyer. NO PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER SCHOOL COMMENCES. Please ask for child/ren to go directly to this point on the day and have their photo taken. Please ensure that your child/ren are in full school uniform. If you have not already paid for a portrait/family photo you can collect a payment envelope from the office on the day.
HUB Friday Canteen Treats
Due to our disco being held this Friday, the HUB will not be selling treats after school.
Farewell for Sandra McOrist
Friday 7th September 10.30-11.30am
We are asking for volunteers who would be willing to donate a plate of homemade goods and/or help serve tea and coffee for this event.
If you are able to assist in any way please contact Kathy Bocquet on 0434 084 947.
Parents please visit the office from tomorrow morning where there will be a book provided for you to leave a farewell message to Sandra.
Kathy will also be around at lunchtime for a week beginning from 27th August with another book for students to leave messages.
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PE News Alex Klewer
District Athletics: Date: Monday 20th August, 2018 Time: 9.30am-3.00pm Venue: Aberfeldie Athletics Track, 20 Corio Street, Moonee Ponds A big congratulations to over 200 students across 3-6 who tried out for various athletic events.
52 students have now been chosen to represent FPS at the annual District Athletics Carnival. The Athletics Carnival is one of the biggest events on the PE calendar! Students who have made the team are encouraged to train at home, where possible. There will also be some school based training sessions over the next few weeks. All parents are welcome and encouraged to come along on the day and support the school. I am still looking for a parent helper with a current Working With Children Check to come along and help out on the day. Please let me know if you are free. Help Wanted: Are you good at putting Ikea items together? Then, I have the job for you! I am after a few parent helpers to put together 2 Soccer Goals. The goals have instructions and tools, I just need someone with some time (before or after school) and patience to put them together. If you are interested in helping out, please let Alex know. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Instrumental Music News Vern O’Hara E: [email protected]
THE VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR 2018 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Our mass choir has been busily rehearsing for The Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS) and tickets are now on sale through TICKETEK Ph: 132849
Adults $40 Concession (Students/ Pensioners) $30 Child under 15 $20
Enquires If you have concerns/queries or questions concerning the music program, please contact Vern by email [email protected] or on his mobile 0403 777 050
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FPS Parent & Carer’s Committee (HUB) Garth Hardiman, Danielle Cobb, Ellen Connor, Janine
Donohue, Lisa Palmer E: [email protected]
CANTEEN FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL – Please note that due to the disco being held this Friday, we will not be selling treats after school. Thanks Lisa and the team. DISCO FEVER tomorrow night – Prep to Grade 2 - 5-6.30 and Grade 3 to 6 – 7-8.30pm. The hall and foyer are a kids only zone - Please remember, if you are volunteering to help at the disco, you will need a working with children check (or equivalent). If you would like to stay at the disco, you will need to let me know and have a current WWC. Hopefully, all volunteers will have received an email – if you haven’t and have any concerns, please call me. Any questions, please email Janine [email protected] or call 0413605064 ANNUAL BOOK SWAP – Wednesday 22nd August On Wednesday, bring up to 6 books you would like to swap and drop them to the hall foyer before school. Each class (except grade 5 & 6) will be given the opportunity to come across and choose their new book/books. You swap as many books as you bring. If you forget, don’t worry, we have spares. Due to an excursion on the Wednesday, grade 5 and 6 won’t be able to attend the book swap . We really need parent helpers please. Contact us via email if you can help.
Set up/9:00-10:30
11:30-1:30 2:30 – 3:30
Wendy Wendy Wendy
Meigan
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FATHERS DAY STALL – Friday 31st August
Committee Members Name
Coordinator Janine / Michelle
Volunteer roster Janine
Preparing the gifts Michelle
Call for contributions: if you are a bit or a lot crafty, handy with pot plants or would like to have a go at something but are not sure where to start, please send us an email or check out Father’s Day ideas on Pinterest. We would love to hear from you. No particular experience or talent required.
HISTORY NIGHT BBQ – Wednesday 19th September
Committee Members Name
Coordinator”
Order food
Volunteer roster Melissa
The BBQ sausages were VERY popular last year at Science Night. So, if you can help with this year’s BBQ, please contact us via the email [email protected] or approach us in person. It can be difficult for us to approach people directly to ask for assistance, so we rely on you coming forward. If a lot of us can do a little… No prior experience needed, just enthusiasm. Term 3 HUB meeting – Monday 20th August, 7.30 in the staff tearoom. As always, everyone is welcome to attend, and you won’t be cornered into organizing everything – though if it does go quiet and everyone is staring at you, you may feel you want to raise your hand (hehehe)
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