1 November, 2018

Term 4 Issue 4

Diary Dates

NOV

1 Step Up - Session 1

2 Twilight Working Bee

6 Public Hol - Melb Cup Day -

NO SCHOOL

12 Step Up - Session 2

16 Walkathon

22 Step Up - Session 3

26-29 Prep/G1/G2-Swimming

28-30 Grade 4 Camp

DEC 3-5 Bike Ed - Gr 4

7 Step Up - Session 4

10-13 Bike Ed - Gr 5

14 Jnr Sports Carnival

18 G6 Graduation

21 Last day Term 4 - 1:30 finish

The Communicator

Principal’s Message

Grade 3 Camp

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending the Grade 3 Camp

at Mt Evelyn. It was fantastic to see the Grade 3 students

challenging themselves on their first overnight school camp away

from their parents and showing courage and resolution during the

adventure activities. Students faced their fears on the giant swing

and flying fox and worked as a team during the crate stack, bush

cooking and low ropes course.

I would like to say a big thank you to the Grade 3 team and the

other teachers who spent time away from their families to attend

camp and make sure that each and every student had a great

time.

Coatesville PS

Mission Statement

T o n u r t u r e t h e

educational journey of

all within the school

community, so that we

“aspire higher”, through

an engaging and

relevant inquiry based

c u r r i c u l u m t h a t

empowers us to be

internationally minded,

life long learners.

Whole School Values

Respect Achievement

Harmony Cooperation

Responsibility

School Council Update

On Tuesday night at School Council each of the subcommittees

reported back on the fantastic work they have been doing to help

ensure our school is on a continual journey of improvement for the

betterment of students. We also discussed and approved the plan

to move assembly to Friday afternoon in 2019 which will have the

following benefits:

Ready, Set Learn running 5 days a week which allows for a

more focussed start to the week in which students get the

opportunity to come to class, debrief about the weekend and

then focus on learning.

More opportunities for students to present at assembly and

more time for those who are presenting at assembly to

prepare and practise their speech presentations.

More flexibility to move assembly to the Sports Stadium for

inclement weather. This currently cannot occur on a Monday

morning until 9.15 after all rolls are marked as per DET

regulations.

Opportunities to celebrate success from throughout the week and

showcase learning from across the school.

We currently have very few families attending our

twilight Working Bee this Friday 3rd November at

3.45pm. We would love some more assistance. To

attend this event please click on the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cps-wb-nov2

MOVEMBER

This November Coatesville male

staff will be participating in

Movember - an annual charity

event that takes place across the

month of November, where men

grow a moustache to raise funds

and awareness for men’s health

projects.

As a community, we not only raise awareness for men’s health but

support and value all community health issues.

If you would like to make a donation, visit our Mospace at

https://moteam.co/coatesville-primary-school-2018

Michael Jones

Principal

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cps-wb-nov2

The Soiree will be held in the hall on

Tuesday 13th November at 7.00pm.

This formal concert gives students

an opportunity to showcase their

musical skills in a supportive

environment. As stated in the notice

we held a Soiree practice for soloists

in the Music room on Tuesday. There will be a further opportunity for

students to perform their pieces again on Friday* 9th November.

Thank you to the students who are working hard to prepare their

items for this concert and to the families who returned their notices

of attendance promptly. We are looking forward to the 2018 Soiree!

The Senior Choir has been preparing an item for the Remembrance

Day ceremony. They will soon join the Junior Choir members to form

a Combined Choir for end of year celebrations. Rehearsals will

continue on Mondays and we expect to extend this to an extra

day. There are many songs to learn. Events have been planned for

Thursday 6th December (Bunnings, 6.00pm), Sunday 16th December

(Bentleigh Uniting Church, 9.30am), Monday 24th December

(Coatesville Uniting Church, 6.00pm). The Senior Choir has an extra

booking for Thursday 20th December (Warrawee, 2.00pm). Notices

outlining event details will be provided soon and we look forward to

your responses of permission and availability which will assist us with

planning. Thank you.

There will be another keyboard concert to highlight students’

Semester 2 achievements on Tuesday 11th December in the

Flexispace at 1.00pm. Tracy, Coatesville’s keyboard teacher, will

organise this event and provide further information.

Christine Rainford and Kelly Macdonald

Music Staff

STATE

ATHLETICS On Monday 29th October five Grade 6

students represented Coatesville P.S in

Long Jump, Relay and 100m.

Lily 5th 100m, 1st Long Jump, 2nd Relay

Lexie 10th Long Jump,

Lily/Matilda/Aaliyah/Kirra – 2nd Relay

It was an amazing achievement by the girls and we congratulate them all on their efforts.

Nick Richards - PE

On Saturday the 4th of August six Grade 4 and eleven Grade 5 students

competed in the 67th Science Talent Search. Students entered in a range

of categories, including Scientific Posters, Models, Videos and Inventions.

During the day students presented their project to judges, explaining what

their project was, why they chose the topic and answering some very

tricky questions.

Our students put in a fantastic effort and we received some amazing results! The following awards were

given:

Acknowledgement: Lola Frost and Eden Nahoom

Merit: Noah Clifford, Dane Gray, Or Ilan, Tal Ilan and Hunter Achow

Distinction: Lila Nelson, Bella Meister, Navreet Kaur and Abhi Karthik

Minor Busary: Aida D’Agostino, Noam Davidovich, Amit Davidovich, Abigail Spencer, George Rose

and Nicholas Angeledis

Major Bursary: Amelie Biencourt

We are very proud of all of our entrants and their efforts!

On Monday 29th October, the 7 students that received a bursary prize attended a special presentation

and exhibition day at La Trobe University, to present their winning projects in a science fair and receive

their prize and medallion. Professor Michael Clarke, Head of School of Life Sciences, opened the exhibition,

talking about how “Science isn’t just about having the knowledge, it is about asking the questions that

don’t have answers. Asking the questions that lead to discoveries”. He discussed some of the ground

breaking discoveries made by Australian Scientists, and stated that he thought “that the people to make

the next major discoveries may be in this room, presenting today”. He even gave a shout out for Abigail’s

model, suggesting people “Check it out!”

It was an amazing sight to see so many primary school students presenting a variety of projects on a range

of topics, including the Bionic Ear, Bank Note production, animal extinction, hydraulic lifts and IVF. Their

enthusiasm was infectious, and their knowledge outstanding. Our students presented fabulously, answering

questions from the crowd and explaining their projects.

We want to congratulate all of our students that participated, and thank the teachers and parents that

supported them through this journey! We certainly have some future scientists in our midst!

Megan Macfarlane

STEAM Coordinator

Last week, eight Grade 5 students participated in the Melbourne Kids Teaching Kids Water

Conference held over two days at Melbourne University and Collingwood Children’s Farm. This

is a national, inquiry based, peer teaching program that uses the environment as a theme and

focus for learning. Students from years 5-10 find solutions to complex environmental problems,

such as climate change, water, waste, conservation, energy, drought, population and

pollution. Students research, develop action and then perform songs, dance routines, poems,

plays, games or experiments for their peers to deliver their messages about the environment.

Our Coatesville students presented a workshop twice to more than 80 people. The workshop

focused on Target 155, which is a Melbourne initiative to reduce the daily water usage from

161L to 155L per person. The students confidently addressed their audience and led engaging

activities for their peers. The students also watched other schools present their workshops and

experienced a tour of the university to witness how they promote sustainability through

compost bins and worm farms. They have brought back lots of ideas which we can use here at

Coatesville Primary School!

A big thank you to Sue Clowes, Ryan Anthony, Zoe Picton and Julia Bugeja for their help in

preparing the students or attending the conference.

Students who attended the workshop: Madison Jones, Sienna Harel, Stella Urwin, Sam

Haywood, Charlie Byrne, Jarvis Crawford, Johanna Kyri-Ovenden and Hugo Pickering.

25 students from Grade 5 participated in the STEAM ‘Big Day in Junior’ Conference at

Malvern Valley Primary School on Thursday 18th October. The day was thoroughly

enjoyed by all students as they immersed themselves in different science activities such

as:

creating solar panel lights for disadvantaged children in third world countries,

racing mini F1 wooden cars on a 2 metre track, and

creating a video presentation of their ‘Big Day in Junior’ experience using the

application ‘Adobe Spark’.

Reading Fluency

Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and appropriate expression.

Fluency is one of the six essential elements of literacy. People with greater reading

fluency are more able to comprehend what they are reading.

Some things you can do at home to help fluency:

1. Read aloud to your child/ren to provide a model of fluent reading. Modelling is a

powerful activity as, not only are you sharing story-time with your child, but also they

are able to hear over and over again, the speed and expression of a more

experienced reader.

2. Read to your child and then get them to read the

same text after you. Choose a short passage

and ask them to copy you after you read.

3. Read together (meaning at the same time) —

poems or songs are good for this activity.

4. Do repeated reading. Rereading a passage or

short book over a few nights is a powerful

strategy to improve fluency. Given that the

reader has previously read the passage, they are more able to attend to speed,

accuracy and appropriate expression rather than decoding.

You could use the same book/passage/poem/song for all four of these activities. First you

could read it to them and then you could ask them to read each sentence after you. Once

they are more familiar with the passage you could read it together and then you could get

them to repeat it over a few nights. Keep in mind the focus of these activities is fluency

which is speed, accuracy and expression. The passage should be able to be read in around

2 minutes.

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ALLERGY SEASON

Hay Fever, Asthma and Thunderstorm Asthma

(October 1-December 31)

Grass Pollen season is now upon us, and with it brings an increase in

asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of thunderstorm

asthma.

People with hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing

or coughing with their hay fever, may be at increased risk of

thunderstorm asthma.

Thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life

threatening.

Having good control of your hay fever and asthma can help reduce your risk of thunderstorm

asthma.

For those students who suffer from asthma, hay fever or occasionally have symptoms but not

officially diagnosed, it is important to have your medication / reliever puffer and spacer

available (as discussed with your doctor or pharmacist) here at school.

It may also be a good idea for students that are effected by hayfever or asthma to

preventatively take their medication in the morning to help reduce the need for requiring it at

school.

Please make sure that if your child has asthma that they have an updated asthma plan, their

medication at school is within the expiration and that they have a spacer. A puffer and

spacer used together is better than using a puffer alone as more medication gets to the lungs

where it is needed. Visit your doctor or pharmacist for help.

The attached video may also be helpful:

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/Videos/thunderstormasthma-hayfever

Linda McIntyre

First Aid Officer

CANTEEN w/s 5/11/18

Monday - Ali Dind

Tuesday - Holiday - Cup Day

Wednesday - HELP REQUIRED (12:00-1:00pm)

Thursday - HELP REQUIRED

Friday - Kate Joseph / Paula Hawkins

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