SEBASTOPOL PRIMARY SCHOOL RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY & READY TO LEARN

INFORMUS NO. 10 June 27th 2019

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Student Learning in Prep/Year 1.

When students present their learning to peers, answer questions and respond to peer feedback the learning impact is powerful and lasting.

These photos show the Prep/Year 1 class involved in learning from peers and

sharing learning. We’re so proud of this group of learners.

THIS COMING FORTNIGHT: Holidays NOTICES: Sausage Sizzle Note

SEBASTOPOL PRIMARY SCHOOL Warreen Street, Sebastopol Victoria 3356

Phone: 03 5335 8157 Fax: 5335 9173 Email: sebastopol.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: www.sebasps.vic.edu.au

Facebook: SebastopolPrimarySchool

Fri 28th June Footy Colours Day &

Sausage Sizzle

NO CANTEEN

End of Term 2

Assembly 1.00pm

2.10pm Dismissal

TERM 3

Mon 15th July Term 3 Starts

Wed 17th July Assembly 2.40pm

Thurs 18th July Young Authors

(Selected Students)

Thurs 25th July Art Show 4-5.30pm

Wed 31st July Assembly 2.40pm

3 Way Conferences

Fri 2nd Aug Cultural Activity Day

Wed 7th Aug 3 Way Conferences

12th-16th Aug Science Week

Wed 14th Aug Assembly 2.40pm

19th-23rd Aug Book Week

Wed 21st Aug SWPB Celebration

Wed 28th Aug Assembly 2.40pm

Thurs 5th Sept Young Authors

(Selected Students)

Wed 11th Aug Assembly 2.40pm

Thurs 12th Sept Concert

Wed 18th Sept SWPB Celebration

Fri 20th Sept End of Term 3

Assembly 1.45pm

2.10pm Dismissal

TERM 4

Mon 7th Oct Term 4 Starts

Wed 9th Oct Assembly 2.40pm

Thurs 10th Oct Swimming

Wed 16th Oct Life Education Van

Thurs 17th Oct Swimming

Thurs 17th Oct Life Education Van

21st-25th Oct Children’s Week

Wed 23rd Oct Assembly 2.40pm

Thurs 24th Oct Sovereign Hill Snrs

Swimming

Fri 25th Oct Sovereign Hill Snrs

Trivia Night

Thurs 31st Oct Swimming

Wed 6th Nov Assembly 2.40pm

Thurs 7th Nov Swimming

Thurs 14th Nov Swimming

Wed 20th Nov Assembly 2.40pm

Thurs 21st Nov Swimming

Coming up in Term 2

Home Reading over the holidays Top tips to create a reader-friendly home Page Content Create a special reading space Creating an inviting space to read at home can be easy, fun and cost effective. Pick a quiet corner in your home, the cosier the better. Fill the nook with blankets, pillows and good lighting. Let the kids help decorate it, it can be a fun family activity. Read in front of your kids Lead by example. It's very important for children to see adults reading. Pick up a book when you can. Talk to your children about something interesting you've read. Actions speak louder than words. Make a wish list Encourage your children to update their reading wish list often. Having a list handy can be helpful when family and friends need some gift inspiration. Also, it will help decrease the amount of unwanted and unused books in your house. Host a book swap party Have your friends and family around to bring their used books or unwanted presents for a book swap party. This is a great way to save money on new reading material for your little ones. It's also an easy way to shift books out of your home to make way for new ones! Diversify the reading material Try to include as much seasonal and diverse read-ing material as possible. Broaden your child's horizons with books based on different cultures. It's also a good idea to try have books or magazines based on topics they're learning in school.

BALLARAT LIBRARIES

Remember that the

Ballarat Libraries are open over the holidays and offer amazing free program.

See pgs 7-10 .

Programs must be

booked.

For further information visit their website

Home Reading

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE

Principal’s Message 27th June 2019

Good luck Krista Barnes We would like to congratulate you on your appointment as ‘acting principal’ Term 3 and 4 at Yaapeet Primary School. We know you will be a terrific school principal. The children and community of Yaapeet are very fortunate to have you. We thank you for your commitment to the children and families of Sebastopol. You have been a valued member of our school community. Your leadership and work in Numeracy, exemplary classroom practice, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional and Peer Mentoring, School Council, Student Leadership, Wellbeing, Camps and Excursions, Graduations and such much more has been valued by all. We hope you return in 2020 to Sebastopol Primary School. Welcome back Katherine Williams The Year 5/6 class will have a regular Classroom Relief Teacher from July 15 – August 16. From 19th August Katherine Williams will return to Sebastopol Primary School to take the senior primary class, following 2.5 years of teaching in the United Kingdom. We are thrilled that Katherine is available to work with the Year 5/6 class. Mid Year Reports Please make the time to read the ‘Mid-Year Report’ with your children. It is important to reflect on learning goals and congratulate students on their progress and achievements at this midpoint of the learning year. We have had a focus on ‘reading’ across the school so please make particular note of your child’s progress in this area of learning. The reports reflect a great deal of work and learning by your child, the comments and progression point marks are reflected in their Portfolios by work samples and formal assessments. The Portfolios will be shared at the Three-Way-Conferences early next term.

Term 3 commences July 15th Have a safe and cosy winter holiday. There are a few free activities on at the Sebastopol library that students may enjoy. This is a great time to relax as families, share board and card games, go for walks in the Central Highlands area and read together. Please take the time to read the ‘Top Tips for Home Reading’ attached to the newsletter this week. Have a safe and happy holiday

Michelle Wilson Principal

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As part of our children’s school requisites we ask families to bring along boxes of tissues and paper towel for the classrooms. We are in the cold and flu season, if you haven't’ already brought these in could you please do so and drop them in the classroom or at the office. Thanking you. Student Requisites and Fees Student Requisites and Fees payments are now overdue. Please make full payment or a payment plan if you have not done so as yet. Centrepay is available, please contact Centrelink or log into your MyGov account to set up regular payments. We also have Bpay, Direct Debit details or Eftpos facilities. ATTENDANCE If your child is away from school please let the front office know on 53358157 each day they are away.

Business Manager

Last night we played Mt Pleasant. Mt Pleasant won. The score was 5-4. Well Done Sebas! Draw available next tern

Could all Netballers please ensure that the school or coach is aware if you are unable to attend a game on a Wednesday night. All players need to be at the game

10 minutes prior to the game starting. $6 per game.

To pay VNA go to https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pages/reg/welcome.aspx?id=35969&type=1&save=0&entityid=39405

Earlier this Year we fundraised for Dollys Dream. Our school raised $169. This enabled our school to go into the draw to win a $500 voucher for School travel from Gold Bus Ballarat. Congratulations Sebastopol Primary School We Won!

Netball

Dollys Dream Fundraiser

Visit these websites for helpful information:- http://www.findglocal.com/AU/Ballarat/989704211073703/ Ballarat-School-Holiday-Guide https://www.visitballarat.com.au/stories/how-to-spend-your-winter-school-holidays-in-ballarat/

WINTER HOLIDAYS BALLARAT

Our Year 4-6 classes really enjoyed the Coding and STEM workshop at Sebastopol Community Library last Monday. Call in over the holidays and pick up the School Holiday Program activities planned for children over the break. Our thanks to Sally and the Community Library Team for supporting our literacy and ICT programs in the wider community.

Congratulations to Latique Shelby for your 7 years of

commitment to the Sebastopol PS School

Council. The children of Sebastopol truly value your

support and dedication.

Congratulations

Sebastopol Community Library Visits

Baker’s Delight Bakers Delight continue to support our school on a commission based fundraiser.

Whenever you purchase any items at Bakers Delight quote ‘4017’ and we receive 5% of every sale.

Pie Drive - Pies ready to collect from school Canteen Today.

Sebastopol Primary School

Learning Club

For Students in Years 2-6

Learning club is designed to provide children with extra help in Literacy and Numeracy. Learning Club is conducted by The Smith Family and will be running at Sebastopol Primary

School from 3:10 – 4:30 Wednesdays afternoons. The program will start on Wednesday 1st of May and finish on Wednesday the 4th of Decem-

ber. If you would like your child to participate, please will in and return the attached form to the

office. For further information please contact Holly on 0408602298

MONDAY Me & My Dad Community Playgroup 10.00am - 12pm FRIDAY Sebastopol Community Play Group 9.30am - 11.00am Me & My Dad Community Playgroup 10.00am - 12.00pm

For more information contact City of Ballarat Playgroup Coordinator on 53205682

FUNDRAISING

LEARNING CLUB

PLAYGROUP NEWS

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Term 2

2019 TERM DATES

Term 1: 30th January to 5th Apr il Term 2: 23rd Apr il to 28th June

Term 3: 15th July to 20th September Term 4: 7th October to 20th December

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

WEEK 10 24/6 Sebas Library 4/5S & 5/6B

25/6 26/6

27/6 Newsletter SWPB Celebration

28/6 Footy Colours Day & Sausage Sizzle No Canteen Assembly 1.00pm School Ends 2.10pm

TERM 3

WEEK 1 15/7 Term 3 Starts

16/7 17/7 Assembly 2.40pm

18/7 Young Authors

19/7

WEEK 2 22/7

23/7 24/7 25/7 Open Day Newsletter Art Show 4-5.30pm

26/7

WEEK 3 29/7

30/7 31/7 Assembly 2.40pm 3 Way Conferences

1/8 2/8 Japanese Cultural Activity Day

WEEK 4 5/8

6/8 7/8 3 Way Conferences

8/8 Newsletter

9/8

WEEK 5 Science Week

12/8 13/8 14/8 Assembly 2.40pm

15/8 16/8

WEEK 6 Book Week

19/8 20/8 21/8 SWPB Celebration

22/8 Newsletter

23/8

WEEK 7 26/8 27/8 28/8 Assembly 2.40pm

29/8 30/8

WEEK 8 1/9 2/9 3/9 4/9 Newsletter

5/9 Young Authors

BELL TIMES 8.50 am - Music Play 9.00am School starts

11.00 - 11.10am Children eat Lunch 11.10 - 11.40 Lunch Break 1.40pm - 2.10pm Recess

3.10 Dismissal Last day of Term 2.30pm Finish

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