NEWSLETTER No 2 – 15th February, 2018

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CHALCOT WEEKLY

Growing a Supportive Community of Active Learners

School Council Election Process

School Council parent nominations closed today at 4.00pm. We have five parent non Department of

Education (DET) nominations: Justine Bailey, Etelka Ronc, Julie Balog, Bec Pellowe, and Andrew Forte.

We also have two parent nominations who are employed by DET: Vanessa Smith and Angie Boustead.

In line with the DET guidelines and the Chalcot Lodge School Council Standing Orders, we are only

permitted to have one parent representative that works for DET on School Council.

We have seven nominations for the

one, 1 year vacancy for Parent Members and

three, 2 year vacancies for Parent Members.

Voting papers will be sent home on Monday 19th February with the youngest child in the family. If you

require a voting paper and did not receive one with your child, please feel free to contact the front office.

Our School Council is constituted to have 12 members, including: six parent members, four Department

of Education (Chalcot Lodge staff) members and two co-opted community members (co-opted members

cannot be DET employees).

The school community is invited to vote for: the one, 1 year vacancy for Parent Member and the three, 2

year vacancy for parent members.

Each voter must complete a ballot paper by placing four ticks next to the names of the candidates

standing for election for whom they wish to vote for.

You must only tick four names for the four positions.

To cast a vote, you must:

place the completed ballot paper in a blank envelope and place the blank envelope in a second

envelope with the your name and address printed on the back of this envelope and post the

envelope to the Principal so as to reach the Principal by 4.00 pm on Thursday 1st March, or

deliver, or arrange delivery of, the completed ballot paper to the school between the hours of

8.15am and 4.00 pm on any school day up to and including Thursday 1st March, and give the

completed ballot paper in a blank envelope to, Jackie Rowntree, Narelle Coyne or Monica Ghirxi.

They will instruct you to print your name and address in the ‘register of voters’.

Votes will be counted by Narelle Coyne and Monica Ghirxi on Friday 2nd March at 9.30am in the

Principal’s office.

Each candidate has the right to appoint a scrutineer to observe the counting of votes. Candidates

need to contact Ms Ghirxi no later than Thursday morning, 1st March (9.00am) if you wish to

have a scrutineer present during the counting of the votes.

The parent voted in 4th will fill the one year vacancy.

Please note that, no campaign literature supporting candidates or groups of candidates may be distributed

or posted in the school and no school resources, whether human or material may be used to support

particular candidates or groups of candidates.

Chalcot Frog

Dean Martin

Donald Duck

Mary Poppins

Superman

Wonder Women

Enid Blyton

Organising After School Pick Ups

An increasing number of parents have been contacting the office to organise student pick-ups after

school. This is becoming a concern as classes and office staff duties are constantly being interrupted.

Can I please ask all parents to organise student pick-ups with their children before the beginning of the

school day.

If you have parked in a different spot or have changed your meeting point, it is the responsibility of the

parent to collect their children. This may mean that parents will have to meet their children at their

classroom.

If on an occasion you are running late, please do contact the office and we will ensure that the children

are sent to the office to wait to be collected by an adult.

If you cannot collect your children on a regular basis by 3.30pm, please make arrangements with our

afterschool care service.

Badge Presentation Assembly – Friday 23rd February

Our next badge presentation assembly will be held on Friday 23rd February at 2.45pm in the hall.

Badges will be presented to the 2018 ICT Leaders, ICT Editors, Art Monitors, Play Group Leaders,

Sound System Monitors (Xavier Foulton & Jason Lamb) and Junior School Councillors.

Playgroup Leaders

Little Frogs playgroup has been operating at Chalcot Lodge since the beginning of 2016. We have had

Year 5 and 6 students assisting to provide a nurturing, safe and friendly environment for children from

birth to five years old, and their parents, carers and grandparents, to join together to have fun, socialise,

play and meet other people in a supportive environment. Little Frogs provides a welcoming place where

children can learn and develop, and where parents and carers can find new friends and develop a social

network, share experiences and become part of the Chalcot Lodge Primary School community. As the

students who assist in this program play such an important role in the development of these children and

their families, we would like to formally acknowledge their role by making them official leaders of the

school. They will also be presented with their Play Group Leaders badges on Friday 23rd February.

2018 Play Group Leaders

Djay Elliot

Andrea Kovac

Olivia Corrigan

Daniel Williams

Year 5 Girls - Body Image and Self-Esteem workshop

The session will run on the 8th March for girls in Year 5.

Our society can often focus on beauty and perfection, so the Body Image and Self-Esteem workshop

focuses on encouraging girls about real beauty and individuality, both inside and out. The session gives

practical tips on how girls can feel better about their bodies, understand where their worth comes from,

and have healthy self-esteem.

Anaphylaxis

We have 4 students at our school who have Anaphylaxis. This means that these students suffer allergic

reactions to certain foods and factors in the environment. Their allergic reactions are severe and can be

life threatening. These students have an extreme allergic reaction particularly to nuts and seafood.

I would like to remind parents and students that, as part of the school’s Anaphylaxis Action Plan, under

no circumstances should food be shared or swapped with any other children at school. It is also

very important that children do not purchase food for each other from the canteen. This is a very

serious student safety matter. I am asking all parents to please reinforce this issue with their children at

home.

First Aid

When a child comes into First Aid for minor cuts and grazes, in line with the Department regulations,

their wound is washed with water only and if needed, a bandaid is placed over the wound. Schools are

not allowed to apply any antiseptic cream etc. parents are advised to check at home as to whether any

follow up treatment is necessary. Please note that in the case of serious cuts, grazes or injuries, parents or

emergencies contacts are notified. When these people cannot be notified the school exercises duty of care

and takes appropriate action.

Student Safety

As a school community, we all have a responsibility for the safety of our children. We rely upon

everyone to do the right thing on the roads and in car parks when dropping off and picking up children.

I am writing to all our parents and carers, to implore you to act responsibly on the roads around our

school, when picking up and dropping off children and particularly in the car park near the kindergarten.

I know most parents always do the right thing and we thank you. As a community we must put the safety

of children first.

Visiting the School

If you are visiting the school for any reason, whether it be as a parent helper, dropping off a forgotten

lunch or jumper, you must enter to the school via the front office. The office staff, myself or Paul are

happy to assist you with your inquiry. This is a departmental requirement and our endeavour to minimise

interruptions and disruptions to the school day.

Dogs at School

Just a reminder to our school community that dogs, whether on a lead or not, are not permitted on the

school grounds before, during or after school.

Monica Ghirxi

Principal

Junior CHALCOT ACHIEVER AWARD

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their teachers to receive

Junior Chalcot Achiever Awards. Junior Chalcot Achievers will receive their certificates at

assembly on Wednesday 21st February.

0CB Xander Howlett 0JZ Georgia Blanchard

1/2E Riley Lester 1/2L Jahdie Aldana-Eustace

1/2O Stefan Arcaba 1AK Allegra Lepe

JUNIOR CHALCOT LEGEND AWARD

Elize Jo kafrouni

Congratulations to Elize Jo Kafrouni for being selected to receive the Junior Chalcot Legend

Award.

Elize Jo was chosen because she always comes to school with a huge smile on her face. She

loves learning and always does her best.

Elize Jo will receive her certificate at the Junior Assembly on Wednesday 21st February.

Well done Elize Jo!

SWIMMING TRIALS

The Year 3 - 6's went to North Lodge Swim Academy to try out for the District Swimming team.

We had turns swimming in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breastroke and Butterfly events. We enjoyed

trying out best and racing with other students.

Olivia Corrigan (56P) & Grace Truong (56N)

On Tuesday, 13 students attended the District Swimming Trials at North Lodge Swimming

Academy. Students tried their best and showcased their swimming skills. Students progressing

through to the District Competition have been notified and will be attending the Carnival

next Thursday 22nd February at Noble Park Aquatic Centre. Best of luck to all of the

District swimmers!

A big thankyou to Biggin and Scott Casey for arranging the use of their community bus for this

excursion! We had some very happy swimmers!

Amanda Thomas,

Sports Coordinator

Friday 16th February Curriculum Day No Students

Wednesday 21st February Junior Assembly 3.00pm – Library

Thursday 22nd February

District Swimming Selected Students

Thursday 22nd February School Council 6pm – Staffroom

Friday 23rd February Senior Assembly 2.45pm – Hall

Monday 26th February Parent Club 6.30pm – Staffroom

Tuesday 27th February Choir Visits Kindergartens Permission due by 19th February

Wednesday 28th February Kinder Club 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Friday 2nd March School Photos

Wednesday 7th March Junior Assembly 3.00pm – Library

Thursday 8th March Angel Light - Yr 5 girls

Friday 9th February Senior Assembly 2.45pm – Hall

Monday 12th March Labour Day Public Holiday No School

Thursday 15th March Family Carnival 4.30pm – 7.30pm Wristband orders via QKR

by 12th March

Sunday 18th March Environmental Bunnings BBQ Dandenong 8.00am – 4.00pm

Monday 19th March Parent Club AGM 6.30pm – Staffroom

Wednesday 21st March Junior Assembly – Froggy Awards 3.00pm – Library

Thursday 22nd March School council AGM 6.00pm – Staffroom

Thursday 22nd March School Council 6.30pm – Staffroom

Friday 23rd March Senior Assembly – Froggy Awards 2.45pm – Hall

Monday 26th March Fun Run

Wednesday 28th March Resilience Student Session TBA

Thursday 29th March End of Term 1 2.30pm dismissal

Monday 16th April Term 2 Commences 9.00am start

DIARY DATES

Linden Place Pharmacy – Thank you! Thank you once again to Linden Place Pharmacy for

their generous Term 1 donation of supplies for our

Kitchen Classroom. Your generosity is greatly

appreciated.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate available

for all families.

Morning: 7.00am – 8.45am Monday to Friday during

school term, excluding all Victorian Public

Holidays.

Permanent/casual: $ 15.00.

Breakfast is provided until 8.30am.

Afternoon: 3.30pm – 6.00pm Monday to Friday

during school term, excluding all Victorian Public

Holidays.

Afternoon snack and drink provided.

Permanent/casual: $ 19.00.

For program information, bookings or cancellations,

please contact Annabell on

0400 194 859 on weekdays.

Y.L.V Team

UNIFORM SALES

School uniform items can be purchased directly from

the Beleza School Uniform Store at shop 7, 151 –

159 Princess Hwy, Hallam, phone 9702 3181.

Mastercard and Visa are accepted.

Beleza order forms are also available at the school

office. When placing your order you will need to

make payment to the school either by cash or by

completing your credit card details on the order

form. Beleza staff will then deliver your order the

school.

SCHOOL BANKING

Don’t forget that EVERY FRIDAY is School Banking

day and students should hand in their deposit book first

thing on Friday.

REWARDS NEWS:

Rewards can be ordered as soon as your child has 10

tokens. NEW REWARDS AVAILABLE WHILE

STOCKS LAST: Secret Scratch Pad & Twister Power

Handball. OLDER REWARDS STILL AVAILABLE:

3D Chalk Set (1 left), Colour Change Markers, Deep Sea

Savers Money Box (1 left), Epic Earphones, Outback Pat

Bag Tag, Outer Space Savers Money Box (2 left), Pencil

+ Tech Case, Shark Keyring (1 left), Smiley Emoji

Keyring, Tablet Case & Volt Handball. Rewards order

slips for the new Term 1 items are in the “For Parents”

leaflet. Let us know if you need replacement order slips,

or you can download and print order slips at

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-

banking.html for the new items. Please use the separate

slip which has been distributed for ordering older items.

MAJOR COMPETITION: Every banker aged 4-13 who

makes a minimum of 15 deposits before the end of Term

3 will be eligible to win a family trip to Hawaii with

spending money! There are 30 banking weeks in that

time, so there’s plenty of opportunity to be in the running.

For further details go to

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-

banking.html.

SCHOOL BANKING CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED: If there are any parents who are interested in volunteering

their time to process School Banking, please come and

join us on a Friday morning from 9 a.m. It usually takes

around 1½ hours. Please ask at the school office for

directions to our workspace.

NEW ACCOUNTS: Our School Banking program is a

fun way for your child to develop the knowledge and

confidence to handle their money, combining a savings

Rewards Program with great activities throughout the

year. If you would like your child to participate in our

School Banking program, please follow the links to

open an account at

www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking,

or by visiting a Commonwealth Bank branch. We do not

keep application forms at the school office. If you’ve

signed your child up online, and their book hasn’t

arrived yet, we can still get them going if you have been

given the account number by the bank. Just ask the

school office for directions as soon after 9 am as

possible on a Friday morning, or leave a message at the

school office.

Ingrid Williams

School Banking Coordinator

Primrose Hill Close, Endeavour Hills 3802. Telephone 9700 4455

chalcot.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website Address: www.chalcotps.vic.edu.au