No: 30 14th October, 2014

PRINCIPAL’S NOTES

Lateness It is becoming more of an issue each morning, as children arrive at school anywhere between 9.05am and 10.45am. Not only is it bad manners and embarrassing for the children, it is also frustrating for teachers who endeavour to begin their core teaching as soon after nine o’clock as possible. A number of children miss almost all of their literacy lessons three or four days each week; and we wonder why that child is falling behind! There is also a concern about accurately recording these late arrivals for reporting to the Department. SO beginning tomorrow; The gates will be closed at 9.05 SHARP! If you can’t get your child to school before then, they will need to enter through the front door, sign in as “late” and take a Late Slip to their teacher. That way, the recording of arrival times will be accurate. It would be really terrific if families who have difficulty with our start times could change their morning routines just a little, so a nine o’clock start can be a real possibility. School Update Our school is growing; the prediction of over 300 students in the new year is quite conservative. Clearly, we need more classrooms, and it has been confirmed that we will receive two portable buildings between now and the beginning of the new school year. This is fantastic news; we won’t need to use the open space in the BER building for a classroom. And with a growing number of students in the junior classes, we should be able to make use of our Investigations area again for the benefit of all the younger students. As many of you may be aware, the Education Maintenance Allowance will no longer be available to families. The government has added some money to the school’s budget to allow for this, however predictably, this amount does not equate totally with the monies parents could receive through the old system. A discussion will take place at our next school Council meeting regarding our Booklists in 2015. Clearly we need to collect enough from parents to operate our excellent

programs, supply adequate and up to date resources and generally ensure that all children at Reservoir receive the high quality education they deserve. It was decided to continue the practice of including the costs for PIT Gym, excursions, Book Week incursions and Life Education in our booklists. Feedback from parents has supported this as the best practice; a better alternative to asking for money spasmodically throughout the year.

We will prepare our booklists soon to cover all expenses for each year level. There will be a decision made about a reduction for parents who are current holders of a Health Care Card. The school office should be able to administer this as they have done so in the past to comply with the government’s EMA system. Classes in 2015 I realise it is very early, but already we are talking about class structure for 2015, and as always I ask for your input. Your child’s welfare is one of our most important considerations when forming new classes each year. We seek their input, but you may also have information we should be aware of when grouping students. If you have requests regarding the placement of your child in a class next year, I do ask that you come and talk with me as soon as possible. It would appear that the best option is as follows: 3 X Prep classes 4 X Year 1 / 2 classes 3 X Year 3 / 4 classes 3 X Years 5 / 6 classes Currently we have twelve classes; we have planned for one more in 2015.This plan is based on our current enrolments as well as our new Preps. HOWEVER, if you are already aware (or thinking) that you may be leaving the school, PLEASE let us know. It is really important that we have accurate numbers at each year level. Who knows, if we receive many more enrolments; we may have to form yet another class!

Athletics Last Tuesday twelve students from Reservoir competed in the Divisional Athletics at Meadowglen. Congratulations to the following: Anastasia Typou High Jump and 100 metres Sofia Thaniotis Triple Jump Charlotte Reginato Long Jump and 200 metres Jianing Jiang High Jump Isobel Brown Discus and 800 metres Praijini Thavachelvan High Jump Denholm Stevanov Discus Drew Cuthers Shot Put Patrick Culph Ricky Likisone Relay Zachary Cliffe Mohamed Ali Today, Drew is competing at the next level (Regional) as she won her event last week. We wish her all the best! Helen Miller Principal

Prep Enrolments Please drop in your enrolment forms and remind any friends, relatives or neighbours about this; early enrolments assist us in ascertaining the number of Prep classes we will have in the new year. We already have the highest number of enrolments ever for 2015!

DIARY DATES

16th October Swimming for Prep/1/2’s 11:30am – 1:30pm 23rd October Swimming for Prep/1/2’s 11:30am – 1:30pm 24th October Scholastic Book Club Orders Due 29th October Mini Fair

30th October Swimming for Prep/1/2’s 11:30am – 1:30pm 3rd November Curriculum Day

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

4th November Melbourne Cup – Public Holiday NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 6th November Swimming for Prep/1/2’s 11:30am – 1:30pm Year 2 Sleepover 13th November Swimming for Prep/1/2’s 11:30am – 1:30pm 20th November Swimming for Prep/1/2’s 11:30am – 1:30pm Prep/1 BBQ 27th November Final Swimming lessons for Prep/1/2’s 11:30am – 1:30pm 5th December School Concert at Preston Town Hall 9th December Transition Day for Year 6 Students 16th December Year 6 Graduation at Reservoir High 19th December Last day of school for 2014

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

“Happy Birthday” to

Hunter, Lily, Tora, Abbey S., Ali A. N., Sajada, Raneem,

Ibrahim W., Ahmed A. and Aqeel

who are all celebrating their birthdays this week.

2015 WARATAH BAY CAMP

Just a reminder to parents that the full amount of $200.00 for our 2015 school camp at Waratah Bay must be paid before the end of the school year (19th December). In early November we will be sending home a Medical Form/Permission Form for you to complete. If you have any queries please contact Kerry or Connie at the office.

COMING SOON....

`````MINI FAIR

11:30am – 1:30am

WEDNESDAY 29th OCTOBER

On Wednesday the 29th of October our annual Mini Fair will be held. Each year we ask for donations of the following items. Due to your generosity this enables us to make the Mini Fair a great success.

We are asking for donations of….

Icy Poles/Fruit Tubes

Packets of Jelly Crystals

Packets of Chocolate Freddo Frogs (No Chocolate Frogs with filling e.g. Caramello!)

Lollies

Sachets of Cappuccino/Latte Sachets of Hot Chocolate Flavoured Sippa Straws

Cans of Soft Drink (Brand or Plain names)

Small cans can also be donated. Cans will be collected daily from the

classrooms.

Coloured Hair Spray

Face Paint & Glitter Glow Sticks

We will of course be having a Cake Stall and we will send home notes and a plate just before the Mini Fair.

Parents are more than welcome to attend.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

All Scholastic Book Club Orders and money are due back at school by Friday the 24th of October. Thank you.

LOCAL PIANO LESSONS Hello my name is Katrina Wilson O'Brien. I am a piano teacher with a teaching studio in Barry Street Reservoir. I am currently taking enquiries for new students in 2015. If you think you'd like to give piano a try or if you are looking for a teacher to continue studies for you or your child get in contact to find out more about lessons. I enjoy creating a fun learning environment for all ages. www.katrinawilsonobrien.com mobile 0415 107 190 katwilsonobrien@gmail.com

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following children who were presented with Student of the Week and Encouragement Awards on Friday at assembly: Mohmad R., Maryam W., Neisha, Durar, Vinnie Y., Alice, Karan, Bridgette, Irene, Zafirah, Alessio, Litia, Navrose, Abu Bakr, Yunes, Adam M., Akram, Calie, Maddy, Amber, Amar-Erdene, Kaleb, Sofia Ty., Joey, Kael, Carlos and Audrey.

The ‘You Can Do It’ Award was presented to Group 8

for displaying heaps of confidence when presenting their projects!

SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAM YEAR 5 AND 6

The Summer Sports program commences this Friday the 17th of October 2014. Below is a fixture showing the dates:

17th October Reservoir v William Ruthven

Home

24th October Reservoir v St. Joseph The Worker

Away

31st October Reservoir v Reservoir East

Home

7th November Reservoir v Kingsbury Away

14th November Reservoir v Thomastown Away

21st November Reservoir v Our Lady of the Way

Away

28th November Reservoir v Reservoir Views

Home

HATS

A reminder to all parents and children that our Sunsmart Policy requires the children to wear either Legionnaires hats or Slouch hats during Term 1 and Term 4. If your child does not have a hat already you are able to purchase one from the school office before 9:00am each day. Slouch Hat $12.00 Legionnaires Hat $8.00

Please make sure that all hats are clearly marked with your child’s name.

LOST ITEMS

If you have lost keys recently in the school yard please see Kerry at the office.

CAMERON CRICKET CLUB CNR HENTY AND SPRATLING STREET, RESERVOIR

JE Moore Park South (Top Ground)

We are currently seeking Junior Cricketers! New players of all age groups welcome to play and learn all equipment and insurance provided. Call Scott on 0409 330 480 nmca.cameron@gmail.com tweet us @cameroncannons

PANCAKE PHOTOS FROM AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Recently at After School Care Program the children were treated to some delicious pancakes!!! Yummy…….

TERM 4 ART

We have begun a very exciting new term in the art room. The grade 1 and 2 children are learning about the artist Georges Seurat. He was a French artist who used the technique of Pointillism to paint his pieces. Ask your children who Georges Seurat was and what Pointillism is. We have also discussed how landscape pictures are made up of background, middleground and foreground and the sizes of things we see that are far away and close to us.

The children then drew their own landscapes and are using the technique of Pointillism to create their art pieces. Here are some photos taken in the art room during our creative process.

The grade 3 and 4 children are learning about the artist Claude Monet who was an impressionist painter. Discuss with your children what their knowledge of Claude Monet and Impressionism is. As a part of this unit we have looked at one of Monet’s paintings The Regatta at

Argentuil. We have discussed Monet’s techniques and are applying this to a piece of art we are creating using his painting as inspiration. Here are some photos of the students at work.

We hope to have these exhibited around the school shortly. Luisa Macheda

SUBWAY LUNCH ORDERS 2014

Subway lunches are on FRIDAYS ONLY - orders are collected on THURSDAY at 9.00am Place money and order in an envelope or bag marked clearly with child’s name and Group and give to the classroom teacher. Separate orders are required for each child. Correct money is required, no change will be given. Please note that Subway do not put butter on their rolls. ** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CIRCLE WHICH NUMBER YOU WISH TO ORDER – YOU ALSO NEED TO CIRCLE WHAT SALAD ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE CHILD’S NAME …………………………………………………………….……..……………… GROUP …………….

1. Six inch Vegetarian Delight Sub:

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.40

2.

Six inch Sub: Ham

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.70

3 Six inch Sub: Chicken Pieces

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$6.30

4. Six inch Sub: Roast Beef

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$5.70

5. Six inch Sub: BMT (Salami & Ham)

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$5.80

6. Six inch Sub: CLUB (Ham, Turkey & Roast Beef)

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$5.80

7. Four Inch Sub: Ham

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.10

8. Four Inch Sub: Turkey

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.10

9. Four Inch Sub: Roast Beef

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.10

10. Four Inch Sub: Chicken Pieces

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.60

11. 80 cents for a Cookie .80

TOTAL money enclosed

$

Please Note: Late orders will not be accepted