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Dear Parents,
WELCOME BACK
Welcome to the 2015 school year. In particular, I
would like to extend a warm St Albans East wel-
come to our new families who have joined us for
the first time this year. We have 66 prep students
and a number of new students across the school
bringing our current enrolment to 393.
2015 STAFF
Welcome to the following and returning staff
members for the 2015 school year:
Ms Joanne Agius – Grade 3/4 Teacher-
Room 20
Mrs Verity Dester – Grade 1/2 Teacher-
Room 14
I have attached a staff list to the newsletter for
your information.
MEET THE TEACHER
Meet the Teacher sessions have been planned for
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th February. Fur-
ther details will be sent home about this shortly.
CHANGE OF DETAILS
We have attached our Change of Details form in
this newsletter. Please use this to notify the office
immediately if you have changed any personal
details so that we can update our system.
SCHOOL DAY
Our school day officially begins at 9am each day
and concludes at 3:15. Below is an outline of our
daily structure. Please be aware that the morning
music starts at 8:50am. Children are encouraged
to go straight to their rooms when the morning
music starts to prepare for their school day.
Teachers are on duty from this time in their class-
room.
Children must not be in the school grounds be-
fore 8:45am on any school day unless super-
vised by their own parent.
8:50 Morning Music / Teacher on
duty in classrooms
9:00 – 11:00 Sessions 1 & 2
11:00–11:30 Recess
From The Principal
Newsletter No. 1
6 February, 2015
11:30–1:30 Sessions 3 & 4
1:30– 1:40 Children eat lunch in the
classroom
1:40 – 2:15 Lunch break
2:15 – 3:15 Session 5
We encourage all children to bring small healthy
snacks to eat at their table during the day. This
can include fruit (must be cut into pieces), dried
fruit, cheese, small dry crackers. Children are
not allowed to eat unhealthy snacks such as
chips, sweet biscuits, lollies and chocolates dur-
ing this time. No nut products are to be brought
to school either. The children will be talking
about brain food so they will be able to make
appropriate suggestions.
We also encourage all children to bring a water
bottle to school to leave on their tables. Chil-
dren must only drink water only from these bot-
tles throughout the day (no cordial or soft
drink is allowed). We have internal water
fountains that can be used to refill water bottles.
NEWSLETTER The Newsletter is produced fortnightly and dis-
tributed to the youngest member of each family
on a Friday. We hope you find the newsletter
informative, and it will contain information re-
garding school events, children’s work and im-
portant dates.
Additional copies are available in the Reception
area.
SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Information was sent out regarding the School
Council and the Election Process last week.
Nominations close Monday 9th February. We
have three parent vacancies. Please give this
some consideration and feel free to contact me
on 9366 2071 if you would like any further
details about being a school councillor.
SCHOOL CHARGES
Last year I informed you that Education
Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will not
be available from 2015. Instead addi-
Mon:
Tue: Sobia
Wed:
Thurs: Jane
Fri: Jackie
PRINCIPAL:
Anne-Maree Kliman
St Albans East Primary School
Station Avenue, St Albans, 3021
PHONE:
9366 2071
FAX:
9366 4237
EMAIL:
st.albans.east.ps@edumail.
vic.gov.au
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Life Education
Important Dates
Canteen Roster
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tional resources have been allocated to our school’s
2015 school budget.
The school has the discretion to use the additional
funding in ways that allow it to best meet the edu-
cational needs of its students and support the learn-
ing and teaching programs of the school.
School Council has determined that for the 2015
school year the additional resources will be used to
cover the costs of the following for students.
1. Book Pack
2. Two Excursions
3. Footsteps & Life Education
There will be no charge in 2015 for the items
listed above.
Parents will be responsible for covering all other
costs that may include but are not limited to items
such as swimming, camps, incursions and excur-
sion (over and above those listed), replacement sta-
tionary items, uniform, and hats.
At this stage these arrangements are only in place
for 2015 and will be reviewed by school council
annually as their continuation will be based on gov-
ernment funding.
PARENT BEHAVIOUR
I feel it is important to outline the school’s expecta-
tions in relation to parent behaviour at the outset.
Schools are a place for learning. On some occa-
sions parents have thought it best to sort out their
own issues with other parents or students without
school intervention. It always saddens me when
parents take matters into their own hands and cause
issues with one another. I have a
NO TOLERANCE approach to what I call the
‘ugly parent syndrome’. If a parent chooses to
cause a problem in the school yard at anytime I will
issue a formal Trespass Order that will prevent
them from entering the school grounds. Under no
circumstances will the school accept aggressive and
abusive behaviour from its community members. I
request that anyone that has a problem that relates
to another member of the school community (be it a
teacher, student or another parent) inform myself or
Ricky Potter (Assistant Principal) immediately so
that we can resolve it. I have attached a copy of the
Parents Concerns and Complaints Procedure for
your information.
UNIFORM
It was great to see all the students return to school look-
ing wonderful in their school uniform. Just a reminder
that wearing the school uniform is compulsory as is
wearing a hat in first and fourth term.
NO HAT NO PLAY IN TERM 1 & 4. Hats are avail-
able from the school office.
All our new preps will be provided with a prep polo
shirt as a gift from the school council. This item is part
of our school uniform and can be worn instead of the
sky blue top. These are due to arrive soon. PLEASE
LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILD’S
NAME.
CLOSURE OF SCHOOL GATES
As is past practise the school gates will be locked each
day at 9:15am and reopened at 3:00pm. The only entry
into the school between 9am and 3:15pm will be
through the front entrance in Station Ave.
ASSEMBLY
A whole school Assembly will take place each Friday
after lunch at 2:20pm in the Hall. I would like to en-
courage our parents and friends to join us.
SCHOOL CROSSING
The start of a school year is often a good time to revisit
with your children the topic of safe travel to and from
school. We have supervised school crossings and it is
an expectation that all students and their families use
these. Can I encourage families to take the opportunity
whilst the weather is nice to walk their children to
school to identify the safest route to school and to revisit
crossing roads safely?
STUDENT ABSENCES
Student absences are always a concern for a school. It is
important that your child attends school every day to en-
sure continued learning success, unless they are sick or
have a legitimate reason for needing a day away from
school. If your child has missed school please notify the
school either in writing or via the phone with an expla-
nation for the absence.
I look forward to a positive and productive school year
for students, families and teachers.
Anne-Maree Kliman
Principal
OLD BICYCLES NEEDED A group of young Vietnamese refugees have recently
arrived in Melbourne and are in need of some old bicy-
cles to get around. If you have any old bicycles that you
wish to give away, they would be extremely grateful.
Please see Tina at school. Much appreciated!
WANTED
Donations of school uniform pants or
shorts for the First Aid room.
All sizes.
If you have school pants or shorts that no
longer fit your children, could you please bring them to the
school for little people that sometimes have accidents or
jump in puddles!
Thank You
Playgroup is back!!!!
When: Thursdays from 12 February, 2015.
Time: 9:00am-10:40am
Where: Building 3(Art Room end)
Come along and meet new people and join in our
activities including stories, songs and playtime.
Play group runs during school terms.
NO COST TO
PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT WELLBEING AT ST. ALBANS EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL
At St. Albans East Primary School we have a Student Wellbeing Worker (SWW) who is available every Tuesday and Wednesday.
The role of the SWW is to provide pastoral care to all associated with the school learning community.
The National School Chaplaincy Programme (NSCP) is a Commonwealth funded programme that provides funding for the employment of chaplains and students wellbeing workers in Victorian
schools.
Agnes Capanda is the Student Wellbeing Worker at SAEPS and is employed to provide social and emotional support to students and the wider school community. This is done primarily through building a relationship of trust and respect, and being a positive role model who is available to listen. Support could be individual or group-based (focusing on issues such as anger management, feelings, social skills, self-esteem, grief and loss, friendships etc.) and may also involve referral to other (appropriate) support services within the community. Please do not hesitate in approaching the Student wellbeing worker if you have any questions or
require assistance for yourself or your child.
You can either phone the school on (03) 9366 2071 or
ask at the office to speak with Agnes.
Useful Resources Kids Help Line a free call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week helpline for those 5-25yrs Phone: 1800 55 180 Website: www.kidshelp.com.au Beyondblue info line provides callers access to information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety-related matters. Phone: 1300 22 4636 Website: www.beyondblue.org.au Parentline provides a 7 day a week (8am-midnight) telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers with children from birth to 18 years. Phone: 13 22 89 Website: www.parentline.vic.gov.au Domestic Violence Helpline & Family Violence Response Centre Safe Steps is a free call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week response service providing counselling, information and support for women and children experiencing violence and abuse. Phone: 1800 015 188 Website: www.safesteps.org.au
If you are in danger CALL 000
Bullying. No way! Provides information for children, parents and carers about building respectful relationships, and bullying prevention. Website: www.bullyingnoway.gov.au
If you have specific concerns about your child, please contact the school.
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/http://www.beyondblue.org.auhttp://www.parentline.vic.gov.au/http://www.safesteps.org.au/http://www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/
Absence Notice
Student’s name ______________________ Room ________ Date/s absent_________________
REASON FOR ABSENCE: Sick Infectious disease Medical/Dental Holidays
Other _____________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature____________________ Medical Certificate enclosed: Yes No
Absence Notice
Student’s name _______________________Room _______Date/s absent_____________________
REASON FOR ABSENCE: Sick Infectious disease Medical/Dental Holidays
Other ________________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature_ ___________________Medical Certificate enclosed Yes No
Absence Notice
Student’s name ______________________Room _______ Date/s absent __________________
REASON FOR ABSENCE: Sick Infectious disease Medical/Dental Holidays
Other ______________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature____________________Medical Certificate enclosed: Yes No
Absence Notice Student’s name _____________________ Room ________Date/s absent____________________
REASON FOR ABSENCE: Sick Infectious disease Medical/Dental Holidays
Other _______________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature _____________________ Medical Certificate enclosed Yes No
Absence Notice
Student’s name _______________________Room _______Date/s absent____________________
REASON FOR ABSENCE: Sick Infectious disease Medical/Dental Holidays
Other _______________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature___________________Medical Certificate enclosed : Yes No
St Albans East Primary School Phone: 03 9366 2071
7-17 Station Avenue FAX: 03 9366 4237
St Albans 3021
REQUEST TO CHANGE STUDENT INFORMATION
Children’s Names:
I.D. Number:_____________ Name: __________________________________Room: _____Year:_____
I.D. Number:_____________ Name: __________________________________Room: _____Year:_____
I.D. Number:_____________ Name: __________________________________Room: _____Year:_____
INFORMATION TO BE CHANGED:
Student’s Home Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student’s Home Telephone Number: _______________________ ______________________________
Parent’s name: __________________________ Mobile Phone Number: _________________________
Parent’s name: __________________________ Mobile Phone Number: _________________________
Parent’s Work Details: Name of Company: _________________________________________________
Parent’s Work Phone Numbers: __________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: Name: ___________________________ Phone Number: ____________________
Change to Medical Information:___________________________________________________________
Other: _______________________________________________________________________________
Signed: __________________________________________________Date: ______________________
FOOTSTEPS IS BE HERE IN 2015!
The Footsteps Dance Program is not only about learning how to dance. It is about
building confidence and working in a team. Through the program students will learn about our schools values of RESPECT, CO-
OPERATION, RESPONSIBILITY and LEARNING. Most of all it will be fun!
Letters have already been sent out to all students from Grades P-6 with information about the program for 2015.
This is a whole school event and it is COMPULSORY THAT ALL STUDENTS participate, as there will be follow up discus-
sions and activities in all classes.
Grades Prep - 6
8 week course (40 mins each week starting Tuesday 3rd of February, 2014)
A whole school disco will be held on Tuesday 24th March to celebrate the end of the program.
Please see or call Ricky Potter with any questions on 93662071.