Templeton Primary School

Crestdale Road, Wantirna 3152

Telephone 9801 7450 Facsimile 9800 3547

Email templeton.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.templetonps.vic.edu.au

TERM 3 Week 7

1st September 2017

PRINCIPAL’S DESK:

Mr Boag’s Retirement

Les announced at Monday’s School Council Meeting that he would be retiring at the end of 2017. This will

certainly be the end of an era and it is an understatement to say Les will be sorely missed. He is currently

in his 50th year of service to state education which demonstrates his dedication and stamina.

Pride in Performance

DATES TO REMEMBER:

TERM 3

Friday 8th September Summer Sports Day 2

Year 1 Incursion—Planetarium Dome

Monday 11th September Year 6 Camp—returning Wednesday 13th September

Year 3P & 3W Excursion—Legoland

Tuesday 12th September Year 5 Incursion—Digital Illustrating

Year 5 Incursion—Heath McKenzie

Wednesday 13th September Prep Incursion—Australian Animals

Friday 15th September Prep 2018 Prep Transition—Session 5

Monday 18th September Year 3F & 3R Excursion—Legoland

Wednesday 20th September Division Rugby

Thursday 21st September PEEP Trees Adventure

Friday 22nd September End of Term 3—Finish 2.30pm

TERM 4

Monday 9th October Term 4 Start

Friday 13th October Prep 2018 Prep Transition—Session 6

Monday 16th October Year 5 Camp—returning Wednesday 18th October

Thursday 26th October Templeton Art Show

Friday 27th October Templeton’s Got Talent

Prep 2018 Prep Transition—Session 7

PRINCIPAL’S DESK:

Les has seen fashions in education come and go, and come again. His firm belief in the power of direct

instruction and making connections with students has stood the test of time. He still goes to reunions

with students he taught decades ago. In fact, some of them may already have retired ahead of Les.

Literally thousands of students have benefitted from Les’ instruction, nurturing, guidance and ability to

see the ‘big picture’. I know one young man who said he felt, as a primary school child, it was only Mr

Boag who had any trust or confidence in him.

Students have also benefitted from Les’ skill in the selection of excellent staff, both teaching and non-

teaching, as he only employs those who are passionate about children.

I am one of the teachers who owe a great debt of gratitude to Les for my own teaching career. He takes

a huge interest in his staff and their aspirations. This may even mean that he encourages excellent staff

to leave his school to gain a promotion or experience elsewhere. Les has been a mentor to so many.

When he offered his resignation earlier this year to take effect at the end of Term Two, Les was asked by

the Regional Director to reconsider so he could remain to mentor some of the new principals. Luckily for

us he agreed to an extra six months at Templeton.

No amount of discussion has persuaded Les to agree to a fitting retirement function. He is very modest

but I have been able to talk him into a special assembly to be held on the morning of the very last day of

the 2017 school year. (The regular afternoon assembly will still be held to say goodbye to our Year 6s

and announce the School Captains for 2018.) The morning assembly will be a chance for parents and

students to wish Mr Boag a happy and long retirement with his loving wife, Chris. I hope many of you are

able to make it.

Mrs Barbara Peel—Acting Principal

Marcus O, PA—for showing great listening and attention during the performance of “Gary” this week.

Liam F, PA—you have been trying your best everyday at school, and have had amazing success in reading this

week. You should be very proud of yourself!

Ethan Z, PF—for concentrating very hard when completing his writing, and for doing some fantastic addition in

Maths this week. Well done Ethan!

Ayesha R, PF—for being an enthusiastic participant in Guided Reading Groups this week. Well done.

Isabelle A, PS—for trying your best to learn the Magic Words. Keep up the great work!

Ollie B, PS—for the extra effort you put into completing craft activities. We love seeing your creative flair.

Addison H, PG—for always trying your best and being an exceptional classroom helper. Keep up the fantastic

work, Addison.

Ethan Y, PZ—for the amazing effort you put into your Magic 100 Words. You are doing a great job. Keep it up

Ethan!

Xiya Z, PZ—for your fantastic writing about “The Yellow Bus” this week. Your handwriting was neat and your

story was interesting. Great job Xiya!

Aaliyah A, 1B—for showing great interest in learning about and reading non-fiction books. It was great that you

could find some at home to share. Well done Aaliyah!

Emi M, 1B—for your awesome work in Maths this week. It was terrific to see you really grasp the idea of sharing

items into even groups. Well done Emi!

Angie W, 1G—for working quietly to finish writing tasks and improving the quality of her handwriting. Well done,

Angie!

Rayd R, 1G—for trying hard to finish activities within the time given to you. You are now working more

productively. Well done, Rayd!

Brayden T, 1N—for being an excellent listener. You are always paying attention in class and contribute valuable

ideas to our class discussions. Keep it up, Brayden!

Christian T, 1N—for being a Science Champion. You are always asking well thought out questions and have

interesting information to share with the class. Great effort!

Carbi T, 1H—thank you for being a member of our class for the last six weeks. We will miss you!

Avery F, 1H—for always completing your bookwork carefully and neatly. Keep up the great work, Avery!

Rebekah L-S, 2L—for your well prepared Show and Tell about your European adventure. We loved hearing about

your trip. Well done, Rebekah!

Benji W, 2M—for improving your ability to recognise in class, the appropriate time to use your humour. 2M

appreciate your sense of humour and happy personality.

Felicity Z, 2M—for working hard during Maths this week. You drew a great birds eye view of our classroom, and

worked well with your partner when writing directions for others to follow around the room. Keep it up!

Asher T, 2W—for being a kind friend. You always acknowledge others in the grade who have done something

really well. What a great effort!

Brodie K-G, 2W—for being an engaging Mathematics learner. Your work with tangrams this week was

sensational. What a great effort!

Jhyve D, 3F—for an outstanding effort with your information report on the Tyrannosaurus Rex. You used

paragraphs to organise your ideas and correctly grouped related facts. Well done!

Jerome T, 3F—for completing a colourful and detailed food web diagram in Literacy Groups this week. Keep up

the great work, Jerome!

Sachini K, 3P—for great dedication when completing all classroom activities, and always trying your best. Keep up

the hard work!

Cherrie T, 3P—for a great effort when learning your times tables at school and at home. Keep up the hard work!

Viyaan S, 3R—for producing a well constructed Information Report about an echidna. The format and information

was accurate and interesting. Well done Viyaan.

Jake R, 3R—for being a great sportsperson and model of Templeton values. Jake encourages others and

demonstrates positive behaviours in all sporting activities. Well done Jake!

Dylan L, 3W—for working really hard with the Times Tables Challenge. You have come so far!

Max H, 3W—for taking the courage to sing at Templeton’s Got Talent. Well done on a great effort!

Aleisha C, 3W—congratulations on dancing your way through to Round 2 of Templeton’s Got Talent. Keep up the

great work!

Alannah F, 3W—congratulations on dancing your way through to Round 2 of Templeton’s Got Talent. Keep up the

great work!

Tayla P, 4A—for your persistence with Quick Maths! It has really paid off. Great work!

All of 4A—for your exceptional behaviour on our excursion to the CBD.

Ethan G, 4D—for your approach to your school work this week. You have completed al tasks within the set time

with minimal fuss. Well done and keep up the great work!

Jiyaa C, 4D—for your excellent behaviour during our Book Week incursion. You sat attentively and set a great

example. Well done and keep up the great work!

Linda H, 4G—for always being a conscientious student who approached all tasks with a positive and determined

mindset. Well done, Linda!

Yong M, 4L—for acing the Times Tables Challenge. Your progress has been outstanding.

Isabella V, 4L—for submitting every piece of work with outstanding neatness and presentation! It makes your

work an absolute pleasure to correct.

Ethan W, 5M—for your outstanding work in our Science lesson on Wednesday. You listened well and you were a

helpful partner. Well done, Ethan.

Amber D, 5M—for always trying your best at school and setting a great example for others to follow. Keep up the

wonderful work! Well done, Amber!

Jamie C, 5S—for presenting an excellent Oral Presentation about athlete Jessica Ashwood. You spoke confidently

and we enjoyed learning more about her.

Elijah S, 5S—for being patient and careful while making your relaxation glitter jar.

Adi R, 5F—for the well researched and passionate oral presentation you gave about your hero, Saroo Brierley.

Excellent effort, Adi!

Lauren C, 6P—for brightening our classroom each and every day with your warm and friendly smile. Your

happiness is contagious and you are a joy to be around!

Nicholas C, 6N—for a fantastic written discussion piece on whether dogs are better pets than cats. Your conclusion

was well written and you let the reader decide for themselves what they would prefer. Great effort!

Luke W, 6P—for tremendous improvement in Mathematics. You have shown great persistence when learning

challenging concepts this year. Well done Luke!

Kyle M, 6W—for working hard, showing fantastic teamwork and always being kind. You are a wonderful asset to

6W. Well done Kyle!

MUSSOP AWARDS

Rachel L, PS—for showing courage to stand and talk in front of the class with your Show and Tell. We love hearing

your beautiful voice!

Riley M, PA—thank you for always being a co-operative and kind class member.

Lucy G, 1N—this week you faced your fear of snakes when reading “My Zoo Album” and you demonstrated a huge

amount of courage. Well done Lucy.

Somya M, 2L—always displaying exemplary behaviour and manners in the classroom. You are an excellent role

model for your peers. Well done Somya!

Hunter W-B, 3F—you are always brave enough to share your writing with the class and willing to let us critique it to

help improve your skills. Great work!

Krishani S, 3P—for showing great courage returning to school this week. It is great to have you back!

Ella P, 4L—you persevere through any difficult situation with a smile on your face, making you an excellent role

model for your peers.

Sean Y, 5M—you have displayed courage and strength while recovering from your broken leg. Keep up the great

attitude, Sean!

Lorenzo A, 6N—for showing great courage when singing in front of his peers for his Templeton’s Got Talent

audition. You did an amazing job Lorenzo!

Maths or Math? You may wonder why Mrs Hynes is so fussy about saying and writing the word MathS and

not Math. Well, here is why!

There are many countries in the world, including Australia, that say Maths not Math. Al-

so, Maths was made into a plural noun because it is short for MathematicS - and the s on

the end is important. It captures all the different forms of MathematicS and ways of be-

ing mathematical - e.g. drawing a diagram, working backwards, thinking creatively, com-

municating, generalising, visualising and connecting ideas, to name a few. The singular

word Math sounds more narrow and people in the US often say “do the Math” when they

mean "do a calculation”! Maths is so much more than calculating so I like the word

MathS!

So at Templeton, we say and write MATHS!

Mrs Diane Hynes—Numeracy Coordinator

Father’s Day Stall Thank you

Thank you to our helpers for making our annual Father’s Day stall such a success and

making it possible for the children to purchase a special gift for dad or grandad for

Father’s Day which is this Sunday 3rd September.

Our helpers were: Alana Whitby, Subashini Siwan, Michelle Styles, Leanne Bedford, Lou

Mayoh and Angela Ledwidge.

Thank you also to the Year 6 runners and helpers Charlee R, Paige C, Tayla H, Jack N,

Caitlyn S, Daniel D and Connor W.

Mrs Angela Ledwidge and Mrs Ingrid Alipan

Activity Arvo—Lego Building Day

Tuesday, 3rd October 2017

2.00pm - 4.30pm

Ringwood Church of Christ, 13 Bedford Rd

$5 each to cover afternoon tea & activities

For children of *ALL ages

Come along for an afternoon building, competing and

constructing ALL things Lego – Classic, Duplo, Megablocks,

and magnetic. We have it all.

The Pitt Stop Café for Parents will be open for business during

the afternoon.

Just turn up on the day, or, to register please

phone 9870 8169 or email: office@ringwoodchurch.org.au

*Pre-school aged children MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Save the Date: Thursday 26th October

Time: 6-8.30pm

Where: Templeton Primary School

Event: Templeton Primary School’s Art Show 2017

Includes:

Artwork from every student available for purchase

Staff artwork

Student run market stalls

Photo booth

Library Mini Book Fair

Chinese drumming and dancing

Photography

Nail polishing

Lolly jar guessing

Music by the TPS band

Biscuit decorating

Temporary tattoos

Lucky dips

Badge making

Plaster painting

Key ring decorating

Face painting

Coffee van / Ice Creams / Fairy Floss

If you are interested in purchasing a Lions Christmas Cake or

Pudding please call at the office to purchase and pay.

Please note we can only accept cash for these items. Thank

you.

Wantirna Wasps Basketball Club Summer

2017-18 Season registrations are fast

approaching.

See dates, times and venues below or register on-line @ http://waspsbb.com.au/registrations