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REMEMBRANCE DAY- Lest we Forget
Principal—Mr. Brent Richards Assistant Principal—Mr. Ben McCredden 80—118 Jetty Road, School Council President—Mrs. Stephanie Towse PO Box 276, Clifton Springs, 3222
Email: [email protected] Phone: 5251 3581 Website: www.cliftonspringsps.vic.edu.au Fax: 5251 3405
Newsletter No. 36 Tuesday November 15th, 2016
Our School Vision To develop outstanding citizens and life long learners who believe that effort and persistence leads to success.
Through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Innovation and Excellence we strive to make a
difference in our community and environment.
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Working Bee this Sunday 9-12pm
The Clifton Springs Primary School Environment Committee are hosting a working bee this Sunday from
9-12pm at Clifton Springs Primary School. The key task for the day will be to clear and then refill the
mulch in the school junior playgrounds and then a general tidy up around the school. While the heavy
lifting will be done by machine, we still need plenty of people on hand to spread it out and to wheelbarrow
things to the places they need to be. Remember if you participate in the working bee you will have the
Grounds/Maintenance fee reimbursed to you for helping on the day.
I look forward to seeing you here on the day. There will be some programs for children inside and a BBQ
lunch provided. See you here!
Clifton Springs has Got Talent!
The day of our first Auditions finally arrived today with student in years Prep – Year 4 getting to perform in
the gym in front of their peer group. There was a very eclectic mix of performances today with student acts
including everything from drumming and singing to joke telling and dancing. I wanted to thank all those
students who participated today and to our parents who could come along. Mr Jones now has the very
hard task of choosing which acts will go through to the performance showcase on Thursday December 8th .
Well done everyone and I look forward to seeing your performances at the showcase in the near future.
The Year 5/6 students have their auditions tomorrow at 11.50-1pm.
ICT Making a difference
Thanks to Miss Palmer who last week took a group of our tech leaders along to the Making a Difference
event at the Geelong Library. The sessions were centred around exploration and then student problem
solving as part of an ICT challenge. (see the article in the newsletter for more)
Remembrance Day
Many thanks to Ms Hales and the School Captains who represented our school at the Drysdale
Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph in Drysdale. The day was hosted by the RSL and the
students got to share some of their insights into Remembrance Day with the RSL Branch members.
Transition Session
Tomorrow night we will be hosting another Parent Information Session for our incoming prep parents who
were not able to attend the session last Wednesday. Tomorrow night’s session will be presented by Mr
McCredden with the assistance of the Prep team. The session begins at 6:00pm and will conclude by
approximately7:00pm.
2017 Class structures.
We are currently looking at our class structures for 2017. The 2017 Class Placement Policy was included
in the newsletter of October 25th and as you will have read, careful consideration is given when placing
students into classes. While we don’t necessarily take parent requests, if a parent has a pertinent point
they feel should be considered (on an educational basis), they are able to put a submission in writing to
the office. While written submissions may be considered, it does not in any way guarantee that these
requests will be met.
School Council Meeting Tonight
Tonight we will be holding our November meeting for the Clifton Springs Primary School Council. I look
forward to seeing all councillors in attendance and would like to officially welcome Sam Dellamarta who
has filled a casual vacancy.
Year 6 Blue Light Disco
Next Monday will see our Year 6 students join others from around Geelong and district, to participate in
the annual Blue Light Disco hosted by Victoria Police. We know that our students will have a great day as
always and helping them to dominate the dance floor will be Mrs Garland and Ms Duim.
Cyber Safety Session for Years 3 – 6
Robbie Noggler from Victoria Police will be hosting a Cyber Safety session this Friday November 18th, for
all Yr 3/4 students at 9.50-10.35am and for all Yr 5/6 students from 11.20am -12.20pm.
Parents are welcome to attend if they wish.
Golfers Competing in Zone Championships
Today Heather D. and Amy—Lea W. are competing in the Zone Golf Championships. Good luck girls and we
look forward to hearing how you went!
Until next week I wish everyone a wonderful week and remind all families that maximising attendance is a
critical factor in your child achieving their potential so, remember it’s not OK to be away unless you’re sick!
Brent Richards, Principal
Assembly presentation this
week by 56G
ICT DAY Miss Palmer and 10 of our ICT leaders were lucky enough to attend a ‘Make a Difference’ day
at the Geelong Regional Library last Wednesday. Students were able to explore and use
exciting new technologies to enhance learning. After the morning of exploring, students were
assigned to a group and were set the challenge to design an activity that children in remote
areas could use.
Students created amazing projects that included a dolls house using electrical circuits, a
puzzle using a 3D printer, a maze using a Makey Makey, an activity using Virtual Reality Goggles
and more.
The ICT leaders were amazing and demonstrated all of our school values on the day,
especially Innovation. A huge thanks to Georgia Labbett and Tanya Bonney for driving
students to the event.
OCTOBER WAS WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH! Each teacher kept track daily, of how many students participated in ‘active’ travel
to school during October.
We had 295 students listed of which 198 completed
1 or more means of active travel.
This tallied to 2763 walks completed, covering a distance of 1984kms.
The highest class results were…….
1/2R with 310 walks and 5/6D with 389 walks.
ASSEMBLY
Friday November 18th at 3:00pm
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
This week at OSHC we will be
painting boomerangs, decorating
photo frames, popping and flavouring
our own popcorn and playing indoor
ten pin bowling.
Our service currently has vacancies at both our Before School & After School Programs for both permanent and casual bookings.
Bookings can be made through the school
office or directly at the program once an
enrolment form for the service has been
completed.
The Clifton Springs PS OSHC Team
PH—Lacey G. PJ—Jocelyn F.
PN—Sienna S-W. 12B—Zoe C.
12K—Sarah S. 12M—Xavier D’H
12P—Millie R. 12R—Charlie D.
34B—Mahli K. 34C—Imogen B.
34P—Ella H. 56D—Tayla S.
56G—Rhanni K. 56H—Caitlin G.
You’ve Earned It Award—Xavier Q. 1/2R
Rubbish Free Award—Mason H. 1/2P
DATES TO REMEMBER– PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES
‘CLIFTON SPRINGS GOT TALENT SHOW’ IS HERE AGAIN1
Family members are welcome to attend the auditions which will be held in the gym. Audition times are as follows,
Grade Prep is on Tuesday November 15th from 9 to 10.15am
Grade 1\2 is on Tuesday November 15th from 11.20am to 1pm
Grade 3\4 is on Tuesday November 15th from 1.50 to 3.30pm
Grade 5\6 is on Wednesday November 16th from 11.20am to 1pm
The Clifton Springs Got Talent Showcase Final and School Performance will be held
on Thursday December 8th, performances starting at 6pm finishing approx.7.30pm
A picnic will proceed the event beginning at 5pm with sausages and drinks available to
purchase.
All students are participating in the event as a Year level and would love your support.
Tuesday 15th November
*Auditions start for CSPS has Talent Show Prep – Yr 4 today *School Council Meeting 7pm
Saturday 3rd December
BUNNINGS Leopold BBQ
Wednesday 16th November
*2017 Prep Parent Info session 6pm *Auditions for CSPS has Talent Show Prep – Yr 5/6 today *Walk on Wednesday for November
Tuesday 6th December
2017 Year 7 Transition *Prep Transition Session 3: 9:30-1:00pm *School Council dinner meeting 6.:30pm
Friday 18th November
Cyber Safety Sessions parents welcome
Yr 3/4 9:50-10:30am Yr 5 /6 11:20-12:20pm
Thursday 8th December
‘CSPS has Talent’ Evening
Showcase 5-8pm
Sunday 20th November
WORKING BEE at CSPS 9-12pm
Monday 12th December
Year 6 Graduation
Monday 21st November
*Year 6 Blue Light Disco $15 * Prep Transition Session 2: 2:00-3:30pm
Tuesday 13th December
CURRICULUM DAY
Friday 25th November
Queenscliff Music Festival for Yr 5 $6.00
Thursday 15th December
Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea 2:45PM—3:30PM
Monday 29th November
Science Works for Sports Academy students $25.00
Tuesday 20th December
LAST DAY OF TERM 2:30pm dismissal
AMY—LEA AND HEATHER COMPETE IN ZONE GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIPS. Congratulations to Amy Lea W. and
Heather D. (both from 5/6D), on qualifying
for the Zone championships.
Both girls played a terrific game over 9
holes with Heather finishing Third with a
score of 58 and Amy—Lea finishing Fourth
with a score of 61.
Unfortunately, only the top two go through
to the State competition but Heather is
the only Year 5 student in the top four
places so 2017 might just be her
year.
Well done girls!
CSPS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL presents……………
Friday November 25th
Dress in PINK and / or BLUE for a gold coin donation.
To raise funds for Breast and Prostate cancer research.
The day will include; A disco at recess for P-3 students and a disco at lunch
for 4-6 students. A best dressed parade at Assembly Health awareness activities throughout the day.
WANTED FOR THE ART ROOM
We urgently require large, clean soft drink
bottles for a new project that we are
working on.
Please send some along if you
have any.
WANTED FOR SCIENCE
Donations of old CD’s or DVD’s.
If you have any at home that are no longer
needed, please bring to the office.
Are any parents able to copy VHS videos onto
DVDs?
Does anyone have a copy of the picture story
book, "My Place in Space" by Robin & Sally Hirst, illustrated by Roland
Harvey & Joe Levine?
NUT/EGG/SEAFOOD ALLERGY ALERT
Please be aware we have children with life
threatening allergies to PEANUTS, TREE NUTS,
SEAFOOD and EGGS at this school.
Children are asked not to bring any foods
containing nuts or sesame seeds to school.
Please encourage all children to wash their hands
CANTEEN ROSTER Wed Nov 16th
Over Counter Sales 12: 50 -2pm Sheridan Kraus, Amy Reynolds, Mel Brew
Fri Nov 18th Over Counter Sales 12: 50- -2pm
Jacquelyn Ross, Cindy Rickard, Laura Edmonds
Lunch Orders 10am—1pm Kellie Broomhall, Mel Brew, Bridie McMahon
WORKING BEE AT CLIFTON SPRINGS PRIMARY SCHOOL SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20th 9-12pm Complimentary sausage sizzle at 12pm
Attending the Working Bee removes the $25 Grounds/Maintenance charge on your
family account. We will be doing a lot around the removal and replacement of the mulch
on the junior playground plus a range of other jobs around the grounds.
Some things to bring if you have them please!
Wheelbarrow Whipper Snipper Pruning Implements
Spade/Shovel Trailer Ute
Other (specify)_________________________________________
Tea, Coffee and morning tea will be provided, followed by
a sausage sizzle at 12pm!
A note came home with the eldest child in your family last week-please
return to RSVP for the sausage sizzle!
HOME MADE TOMATO SAUCE FOR SALE
We still have some home made sauce available to purchase at the office.
Made with school grown tomatoes in a variety of
sizes priced from $1.50—$4.00.
Don’t miss out!
Swearing—school age children
It can be quite a shock when your child starts to swear. How you react to your school-
age child’s swearing now will influence their future swearing behaviour.
What to do about swearing: immediate action
Speak to your child about his choice of words, rather than ignoring his behaviour. Your
child might or might not fully understand a swear word’s meaning. But school-age children
do understand that words can hurt or offend others.
Your reaction will influence whether your child swears again. Stay calm and explain clearly
that the word your child used is not acceptable. This will go a long way towards preventing
future swearing.
Should you explain what the word means?
If you think your child might have some understanding of the meaning of the word, you can
ask her what she thinks the word means. Then use general terms to explain why it’s not
appropriate. For example, you could say, ‘That is a word for private body parts. We don’t
use it like that in our family’.
What to do about swearing: the longer term
It’s a good idea for the adults in your home to discuss and agree on acceptable language.
For example, in some families, expressions such as ‘Oh my god’ are OK, but other words
are not.
Discuss your family rules about acceptable language with your child. For example, you could
say, ‘Please speak politely or don’t speak at all’, or ‘There are some words we don’t use in
our home’. Continued next week…..
SCHOLASTIC BOOKCLUB Scholastic Book Club is due back to
school by Friday November 25th.
Please make cheques payable to
Scholastic Australia, include the correct
change with your order or pay and order
online at www.scholasticaustralia.com.au
BORROWING FROM THE LIBRARY
The end of November flags the end of borrowing library books for 2016.
That means you have about two weeks
to finish reading the books you have
borrowed and return them to the Library.
Start looking for any Library books to be returned around home now. Sometimes books are not looked after as
well as they could be and end up lost.
Unfortunately, a lot of library money is spent
replacing these books so please make sure all
your books are returned.
Annie H. from 12K, a member of Total Martial Arts in
Drysdale, competed in the International Sports Karate
Association’s Victorian State Championships on the weekend.
Annie won the State Championship title for Sumo in her weight
category and also came Runners Up in both Point Sparring and
Continuous Points Sparring, with a third in Sword Combat.
CONGRATULATIONS ANNIE!
Annie has now
qualified for the
Australian
Championships–
Good Luck
Annie!
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TENNIS AT DRYSDALE TENNIS CLUB Drysdale Tennis Club is running a 4 week
Community Play ‘Hot Shots’ tennis program
starting Mon 29th Nov 4 - 4.45pm.
Hot Shots’ is a great introduction to tennis with
smaller courts, nets, racquets & softer balls.
All equipment is supplied.
Drysdale Tennis Club, Collins St Drysdale, next to Drys PS. For bookings & more information call Kerry 0400078337
or email [email protected].
