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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
YOU CAN DO IT - TERM ONE: ORGANISATION
WEEK 1-3 FOCUS = Setting Goals Students have been working hard
to achieve the learning intentions in each lesson. Teachers are
committed to making learning visible by using learning intentions
and success criteria, so that students know exactly what they are
meant to be learning and how they’ll know if they’ve learnt it.
Organisation plays a major role in achieving the learning
intentions in each lesson. Students need to remain mindful of what
they’re working on and continue to keep their goal in mind as they
work through each lesson.
JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCILLOR BADGE PRESENTATION
The Crusoe College Captains presented our 2018 Junior School
Councillors with their leadership badges at Monday morning’s
assembly. The Crusoe College leaders each presented a speech about
leadership, responsibility and the expectations of student leaders.
Thanks to Ozzie Harwood & Annalee Phillips (Captains) and Brock
Burns & Zoei Saab (Vice Captains) and Principal, Brad Madden
for attending our assembly. The Junior School Councillors have
risen to the challenge and are already showing excellent leadership
Thanks to JSC students and parents for providing morning tea for
our guests.
PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS—TOMORROW
Lockwood Primary School invites parents to share the learning
journey by being informed about how teachers approach learning, the
routines in your child’s classroom and what you can do to support
your child’s learning. The Term One information sessions provide an
opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and find out important
information. Specialist teachers 4.30-5.00pm—meet the STEM, Art and
PE teachers Grade Prep-1: 5.00-5.3pm—Claire Hannah, Rennae
Blencowe, Sonya Taylor Grade 2-3: 5.45-6.15pm—Lauren McEwan, Brad
Wickham, Emma Birch Grade 4-6: 6.30—7.00pm– Helen Hosking, Erin
Malone, Kelly Effenberg, Mel Scoble Read @ Home Program :
7.00-7.30pm—Sally Rule
T E R M 1 I M P O R T A N T D A T E S
15th February
Parent Information Sessions
16th February
Grade 6 T-Shirt Orders Due
20th February 3rd Gym Session
MEET & GREET—5.30-7.30pm
19th-24th February Student Support Group Meetings
21st February
School Council Nominations Close Head Lice Checks
22nd February School Council—6:00pm
23rd & 24th February Peer Mediation (Grade 5 & 6)
Tuesday 27th February 4th Gym Session
4th March
Showgrounds Cleanup F’raiser
5th-7th March
Grade 3/4 Ballarat Camp
9th March
Sustainability Incursion
17th March
Bunnings Cake Stall—volunteers
21st March
School Council Meeting
22nd March:
PUPIL FREE DAY
29th March Last Day Term 1
FRIDAY LUNCHES ROSTER:
Wednesday 21st February Katie Allan & Kellie Ward Wednesday
28th February Penny Baird & Sashi & Graham Cross
14th February, 2018
Newsletter #3
Uniform Delay! The remaining items from our Term 4, 2017 uniform
order has been delayed due to the supplier’s factory being burgled.
Our uniform order will be supplied just as soon as they can.
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FINAL MEETING OF THE 2017 SCHOOL
COUNCIL: 22ND FEBRUARY 6.00-7.30PM
The final meeting of the 2017 School Council will be on Thursday
22nd February at 6.00pm, convened by School Council President,
Sandra Griffin. Grade Six Junior School Councillors are asked to
attend the meeting as representatives of the student body. SCHOOL
COUNCIL 2018 ELECTIONS
School Council elections begin today with the calling of
nominations for the four retiring vacancies. Our four retiring
councillors are Shane Saunderson, Sandra Griffin, Angela Gaynor
& Caroline Grylls. Retiring Councillors are welcome to
re-nominate for a further term on school council. Nominations forms
are available from the office and nominations will close on
Wednesday 21st February at 4:00pm. You can self-nominate or
nominate someone else. If there is a need to have an election this
will happen from Wednesday 28th February until 4:00 Wednesday 14th
March. Our first meeting of the new school council will be
Wednesday 21st March. What is the role of the School Council? The
Lockwood Primary School Council is the governing body of the
school. All schools are required to strive for continuous
improvement, using a four year School Strategic Plan (SSP) and an
accompanying Annual Implementation Plan (AIP). School Council is
responsible for approving these plans and ensuring that they set a
direction for the future that is aligned with our shared vision for
Lockwood Primary School. We are a policy-driven organisation and
operate around a set of policies that are regularly reviewed by
School Council. Policy review is the main work of the council and
takes up most of our monthly meeting time. Council is also
responsible for approving camps, excursions and pupil-free days.
MEET & GREET— TUESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY
I’m looking forward to joining with staff to welcome our 2018
families next Tuesday evening. This is an informal event and we
hope that everyone will be able to attend. See “Volunteers” notices
below for more information. “APOLOGY” ASSEMBLY
Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s historical
speech in Parliament—the apology to Indigenous Australians,
particularly the Stolen Generations. JSC did a wonderful job of
reciting an excerpt from the speech. Our Koorie Education Support
Officers, Stephen Korps and Simon Penrose also attended the
assembly along with several parents. SUSTAINABILITY INCURSION—9TH
MARCH
Regional Arts Victoria will be presenting a performance about
sustainability and what we can do to protect the environment. We
have received a susbstantial subsidy that enables the show to tour
to Bendigo at an affordable price. The incursion costs $4.60 per
students and notices will be sent home next week. “IS AUSTRALIA THE
LUCKY COUNTRY?”
This is the question that students in Gr.4-6 are investigating
in Term One. They have been studying the impact on indigenous
Australians, of the First Fleet landing. Students wrote narrative
pieces using dialogue (conversation) to express factual information
about some of the early encounters between Aboriginals and
Europeans. Bella Parkes and Rio Justin-Syah’s writing is featured
in the newsletter. Well done! DENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
The dental checks have now been completed for all students who
returned permission forms. Parents can expect to receive a report
and recommendations.
HEADLICE
We have received several reports of head lice in the past week.
We’ve managed to really get on top of this problem in the last few
years and we’re keen to keep head lice out of the school. Head lice
checks will be conducted by a qualified nurse next Wednesday
morning. STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Parents of students who are on an Individual Learning Plan
including students requiring support or extension, received a
letter this week. Please log into Sentral to book a Student Support
Group (SSG) meeting for next week. Various times are available. SSG
meetings run for 25 minutes. SHOWGROUNDS CLEAN-UP 4/3
Clean-ups are a terrific fundraiser for our school. We’ve been
asked to clean up the showgrounds on Sunday 4/3, following the
Rodeo Event on Saturday 3/3. If you can help out, please sign up on
the sheet on my office window. Please bring gloves and tongs and
lots of helpers to the showgrounds at 8.00am on Sunday 4th
March. Sally Rule, Principal
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
We’ve had a fabulous response to our call for volunteers in
2018— almost every family has found at least one opportunity to
volunteer in 2018. Emma Birch is coordinating the program and will
contact team members via email, as events draw near. Gym Helpers:
thanks to all the parents who have assisted with the Prep-3 gym
sessions so far. Prep/1 Reading Helpers: we had a great
response—thank you! Please see the P1 teachers for a copy of the
Reading Helpers Roster. Bunnings Cake Stall: Saturday 17th March.
Please add your name to the roster to help serve at the cake stall.
The Sign Up sheet is on the noticeboard near the office entrance.
Thanks!
MEET & GREET EVENING: NEXT TUESDAY: 20/2
5.30-7.30PM
A reminder to all our families that our "Meet and Greet" evening
is fast approaching! Tuesday evening, between 5:30 and 7:30 pm, we
will be offering sausages and hamburgers, as well as bottled water
and soft drink cans if you wish to purchase tea. Or simply bring
along a picnic to enjoy. We will also have some sports equipment up
on the oval and courts to enjoy. Thank you to the following
families who have volunteered to help out with this event: Bray,
Birch, Taylor, Harris, Copeland, Keane, Rule, Cross & Cocks Can
helpers please pop your name on the BBQ roster in Sally's office
window? More helpers are welcome—please add your name to any gaps
in the roster! Emma Birch—Volunteers Coordinator
GRADE 2/3 INQUIRY:
“HOW HAS GOLD HELPED VICTORIA?”
SHOEBOXES NEEDED
To support our learning in Inquiry we will be making a model of
a goldfield. To do this we are kindly asking for donations of
shoeboxes. Every child will need one shoebox each to make their
model. We need the shoebox at school by WEDNESDAY 21st FEBRUARY so
that we can make a start on our project. Thank you for your
cooperation. Mr Wickham & Miss McEwan
SENTRAL PARENT PORTAL
All new families should have received a “key” to register for
the SENTRAL portal. Please note that after registering and creating
your own username (email address) and password, you no longer need
the code issued in the letter. You can simply log into:
https://sentral.lockwoodps.vic.edu.au/portal/
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GRADE 3/4 CAMP TO BALLARAT
Only 18 more sleeps until our Grade 3/4 camp to Sovereign Hill
(5th -7th of March). Medical forms were sent home with students
yesterday. Cost for the camp is $270 per child. Payments can be
made to the office at any time. If you need assistance in paying
for this camp, please call into the school office to discuss
arrangements with Sally. COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS
We have had a terrific response to the Sports for Schools
programme so far with lots of families bringing vouchers in
already. There is also a box at Coles at Lansell Plaza for Lockwood
PS as well so you can drop boxes there. When you’re shopping at
Coles you can collect a voucher for every $10.00 spent. Please ask
your family and friends to collect vouchers for us too! There will
be a collection box in the office for you drop your vouchers in!
MARONG FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
JUNIOR FOOTBALL REGISTRATION NIGHT-
WEDNESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY
Marong Football Netball Club are gearing up for another great
season of junior footy in the BJFL. Our junior registration night
will be held on Wednesday 21st February from 5:00-7:00pm at the
Malone Park Clubrooms. The Panthers will be fielding sides in the
Under 9, 10, 12, 14 & 16 divisions of the BJFL. We are also
looking to field an under 12 girls team in 2018. If you have a
daughter who is interested in playing footy this year, please come
along to the registration night. For further information please
contact Kylie Rowe (Junior Co-ordinator) on 0412 771 535 or email
[email protected]
LOCKWOOD SCHOOL OF DANCE After School Dance Classes with the
Lockwood School of Dance will be resuming in the Shed tonight from
4:00pm. All inquiries please call Nadine on 0414 959 012 or pick up
a flyer from the school office.
WANTED TO RENT One of our families is in need of a house to
rent. 3-4 Bedroom house in Lockwood / Kangaroo Flat area. Please
contact Amber Osborn on 0422 387 818 if you know of anything
available.
DIALOGUE WRITING:
FIRST FLEET/ABORIGINAL ENCOUNTERS
PAYBACK RITUAL by Bella P “Bennelong!” shouted Arthur Phillip.
“Bennelong! Oh dear Bennelong! Ha ha ha ha ha!” the women shouted
along the river. “Stop laughing, ladies. He is my friend!” Phillip
ordered harshly. “Yeh, right,” said one of the women. Phillip gave
her a serious look and she went quiet. After a while, they arrived
at a little beach where they found the tribe of aboriginals,
including Bennelong. They got out of the boat and went over to
them. All the aborigines backed off. “Look, I am sorry if I upset
you in any way. Now may we be friends?” asked Phillip. He slowly
walked towards Bennelong, with his arms wide open. Bennelong backed
off. Someone behind him aimed and threw his spear in Phillip’s
shoulder. “RUN!” shouted Phillip’s mates. “Well, I guess I deserved
that,” sighed Phillip as his mates carried him away.
TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS by Rio J “Hey Bennelong, that man dressed up
fancy in the blue jacket, tell him to take off his pants.” “Why?”
“Because I want to know if he’s a man or woman.” “Okay. Hey, human,
pull down your pants!” “What?” “Pull down your pants!” “No that is
immature and extremely , absolutely rude.” “I just asked are you a
man or a lady?” “I will only tell you if you don’t say ‘take off
your pants’.” “Okay, what gender are you then?” “I am a male.” “Oh,
okay.”
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This Week: Kane H Jack P
P/1B—Van D for being super organised with his belongings and for
always trying his best.. P/1H—Emily S for completing all class
activities so well and being super organised when working at her
table. 2/3M—Levi H for having a great start at Lockwood PS and
making new friends easily. 2/3W— Lola D for showing great
organisational skills this week. 4/5H—Steven C for always being
organised and ready to learn. 5/6M—Harry S for making a well
organised start to a new school and having a growth mindset in
class.
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