No 22

ELIZABETH DRIVE, SUNBURY 3429

PHONE 9740 8666

www.sunburywestps.vic.edu.au 3rd August 2015

Dear Parents, Staff and Children,

BYO iPAD Program Last week the parents of children in Years 4 and 5 received information about our Bring Your Own iPAD program that we are launching in the 5 /6 area next year. We have had a very positive response in relation to parents attending and look forward to discussing this initiative with families in greater detail. School Council We welcome Melissa Baba to School Council as our newest parent representative. Melissa is a co-opted member, filling a casual vacancy for the next 18 months. We look forward to having Melissa on board this vibrant and active school community group. Feed the Family We are almost ready to re-launch our Community Engagement Program ‘Feed the Family”. Based on the concept of the Hume ‘Mama Bake’ kitchen, parents will have the opportunity to join a cooking group that prepares big batch meals for the family. Each group will be made up of about 4—6 par-ents, who will combine to make three or four economical family meals for a minimal cost per session. It’s a great way to get new recipe ideas, get ahead on the weekly meal planning and have fun with other parents. If you think you might be interested in joining this club, please come along to a meeting in the com-munity room on Monday 10th August at 9.30am. As this coincides with the FOSW meeting it will be part of the agenda. (Straight after assembly) Earn and Learn Thankyou to the many families who have been supporting the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program. Last time we participated in the program we raised 17,800 stickers and we were eligible for a large number of school resources, so please keep shopping if you are able to do so. Concert We are looking forward to the first of our cross-age concerts next Wednesday evening. Mrs Lardner has been busily preparing for this integrated Arts event with 1 /2M and 3 /4T over a number of weeks with children performing and making and creating their own props and scenery. See inside for more details. Professional Learning At Sunbury West, our staff are committed to ongoing professional learning. Since returning this term, most staff have completed an 8 hour Level 2 First Aid course across the past two Thursday evenings. We also have about 6 staff who have commenced a 20 hour online training program in the evenings in relation to Dyslexia, to enhance our capacity to cater for the needs of children with this very com-mon learning difficulty. Parent Opinion Surveys Thankyou to the many families that have returned the parent opinion survey this year. Although we don’t receive the data from the department until later in the year, it is an important part of our feed-back processes that help us to determine future directions. Work Safe Last Thursday we had a number of contractors in the school including plumbers, electricians and alarm installation technicians. We received a surprise visit from Work Safe during this time and we are pleased to inform our community that the representative was satisfied with the management procedures our school has in place.

Inga Wilson Principal

TIMELINE

Term 3

5th August

Performing Arts Concert

1/2M & 3/4T

Cookies & Milk Special

18th August

Year 4 & 5 Parent

Information Night

BYO iPad

26th August

School Review Forum

24th - 28th August

Book Fair

28th August

Book Week Dress Up Day

3rd September

Father’s Day Stall

10th September

Performing Arts Concert

1/2T & 3/4G

18th September

Last Day of Term 3

5th October

Term 4 Starts

Reminder school

Banking day is

Tuesday

We would love some volunteers to help in the canteen. If you can spare an hour or two it

would be greatly appreciated.

August 10.00-12.00 12.00-2.00

Mon 3rd CLOSED CLOSED

Tues 4th CLOSED CLOSED

Wed 5th Cookies & Milk

Thurs 6th

Fri 7th C. Kaeser C. Kaeser

Meeting Monday 10th August 9.30am

Current Events

Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers Wednesday 15th July to Tuesday 8th September

Chocolate Drive Friday 24th July - Friday 7th August

Upcoming Events

Book Fair Monday 24th - Friday 28th Aug

Book Week Dress Up Day Friday 28th August

Father’s Day Stall Thursday 3rd September

Notices that have gone home….

Term 3

Yr 1/2M & Yr3/4 Concert Notice

BOYD iPad Program - Yr 4 and Yr 5 students only

BOXES, BOXES,BOXES…..

The Grade 5/6 students will soon be starting to

build a cardboard model of a “Sustainable Village”.

If families have boxes or cardboard products they

are able to send along to school to contribute to

this – please do so! They can be left in the Hub.

Thankyou from the 5/6 team.

Grade 3/4T and Grade 1/2M present

“Down In the Jungle” This Wednesday 5th August in the Gym.

Doors open at 6.50pm for a 7.00pm

start.

Admission: Gold coin donation. Children

primary school age and under free.

ALL WELCOME Students to dress in casual clothing

Rupertswood Cricket Club Inc

“Birthplace of The Ashes”

REGISTRATION DAY

Saturday 22nd AUGUST 2015

9am – 12noon

INTERSPORT

Sunbury Square Shopping Centre Evans Street Sunbury

New Players and Females welcome

Registration Forms Available on Club Website

http://www.rupertswoodcc.org.au

Or Email Request rupocc@optusnet.com.au

Enquires 0413 867 725 or 0421 991 519

School Council President’s Report July 2015

Welcome back everyone. We have already started Term III, as this year races on past us.

I would like to formally welcome back Mr Tim Field after his extended leave and also welcome Lauren Skinner who

has joined us in the Prep area until the end of this year.

I would also like to formally congratulate Claire Duckworth who has been appointed to the role of Acting Assistant

Principal. I am sure that Claire will be a great resource for the School Leadership, Teaching and Administration

teams.

At our first assembly this term Inga Wilson accepted a cheque for $500.00 on behalf of Sunbury West Primary

school from Caltex, Sunbury. The donation is greatly appreciated and we look forward to an ongoing relationship

with Caltex, through a rewards scheme for families. In return, the school will receive 5% of in store purchases which

will be paid in term 4.

The FOSW team is gearing up for a busy term with the distribution of the Cadbury Chocolate Boxes, which are due

back this Friday. The team is also hosting the Annual Father’s Day Stall and Raffle for the children. Finally, the

FOSW team will also be supporting the Book Fair which will run during Children’s Book Week this year. The children

will have the opportunity to dress as their favourite book character and there will be several prizes to be won.

The Sunbury West Primary School Play Group is up and running, with a number of new families coming into the

program. Both the children and parents, seem to be enjoying the program. I would like to thank all the families who

have kindly donated toys and art & craft supplies to the program. These donations are greatly appreciated and are

being used in the program each week.

Thank you once again to everyone that helps support Sunbury West Primary School.

Rae Marsh-Delia

President

Responsible Pet Education The Grade Prep students had a visit from Sharon and

Chester to talk about responsible Pet Education.

I must stand still when I see and angry dog - Mykah

Stand very still because the dog is angry - Jamie

If you see a bad dog you need to stand

still - Lara

I have to stand very still. I have to

keep my hands safe - Khalil

STUDENT OF THE WEEK TERM 3 - 2015 - Monday 3rd August

Prep CD Jai Duff For making a wonderful start at Sunbury West in Prep CD

Prep SM Shynaide Vaise For writing great sentences.

1/2 A Breanna Prior

Oscar Murray-Wilson

For their enthusiasm shown towards our Olden Days theme.

1/2 M Maddy Wright

Hayden Baba

For quiet independent working.

1/2 T Kayla Glover

Nate Curll

For working hard to publish their narratives.

3/4B Dane Reeks

Stella Vaughan

For making a fabulous Power Point about Figi.

For her excellent attitude to learning.

3/4G Mitchell Spencer For demonstrating his understanding with his maths.

3/4T Will Langmaid

Zach Theodore

Steady work and good application all week.

5/6 B Tahlia McDorman For ALWAYS trying her best and proving that hard work pays off!!

5/6L

5/6N Saxon Brooker

Christian Grasso

For demonstrating great understanding at Ecolink

5/6T

ART PSM & PCD For their co-operative work and the great creation with coloured

sticks.

MUSIC 3/4 B Great recorder work

P.E. All Grade 1/2s For their enthusiasm towards the lunchtime soccer camp.

2015 FATHERS DAY STALL

Our Friends of Sunbury West team is well on the way with the organizing of the Fathers Day Stall (Thursday 3rd September). So we are asking for small donations of Chocolates, Gardening Equipment, Sporting Accessories, or anything else you think our Dads might like. These suggestions are only a guide and any new, and suitable gift is appreciated. Your donations can be dropped off at the Office.

FOSW Team