KEY DATES

Please Note: NO ASSEMBLY THIS FRIDAY DUE TO THE BOGAN BINGO SET UP

Monday Oct 16 – Friday Oct 20 Prep & Yr 1A /1B Swimming Program (Starfish) Saturday October 21 Major Fundraiser: Bogan Bingo Monday Oct 23 – Friday Oct 27 Year 1C & Year 2 Swimming Program (Starfish) Mango orders due (23/10) Tuesday October 24 Yr6 Moving Up Transition Friday Oct 27 Prep Breakfast School Assembly: Special presentation time - 11.30am Sunday October 29 Working Bee Yrs 2,3, & 4: 9am – 1pm Tuesday October 31 Secondhand Uniform Shop Open: 8.40 – 9.10am Yr6 Moving Up Transition Wednesday November 1 Yr 1 Zoo Excursion Monday November 6 Pupil Free Day Tuesday November 7 Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday

Please regularly check the Community Calendar on the CSPS Website or via FlexiBuzz for all other Key dates.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

I welcome everyone back to Term 4 and hope that children, their families and our teachers, were able to enjoy some much-needed downtime to relax and rejuvenate, ready for our final term of 2017! Planning for 2018 During Term Four, teachers plan the composition of classes for the following year, trying to ensure the best placement for all students and hopefully, this will result in well-balanced, supportive and successful grades. Parents may wish to contribute information concerning academic, social or behavioural needs of their child, which they believe should be considered. This may be done through discussion with the current classroom teacher or sent to me via email to the school email with ‘Class Placement 2018 – child’s name and current grade’ in the subject line and this information will then be taken into account, along with teacher knowledge and each student’s personal choices, as teachers make their decisions, considering as far as possible, the best interests of all children. Any communication in this matter should be received by Friday 3rd November to ensure your input is taken into account during this process. World Teachers’ Day Last Friday, the teachers were treated to a beautiful surprise morning tea to celebrate World Teachers’ Day which, this year fell during the school holidays. A special thank you to Talia Solomon and her team of helpers who organised the morning tea and to all the parents who helped to provide the scrumptious goodies and the lovely messages of gratitude for our teachers. The teachers were genuinely touched by and thankful for this lovely gesture. Major Fundraiser ‘Bogan Bingo’ Our Major Fundraiser ‘Bogan Bingo’ happens this Saturday evening in the hall. There has been a massive amount of effort by our Parents’ Association team of Emma Grant, Dana Lewis, Yana Kravietz, Samantha Litinsky, Natalie Faber, Simone Cohen and Natalie Blustein who have been so generous in the amount of time and energy given to this project. The event is sold out and promises to be a fun night that will add greatly to the fundraising efforts of our school. It is extremely heartening to see the wonderful array of goodies donated by families for the hampers that are boxed up so beautifully in the office, ready for auction at this big event. The parents have sourced many great prizes and auction items. I am grateful to all those who have contributed their time and effort so far and everyone who is supporting this fundraiser with their attendance. I hope to see your best ‘bogan selves’ on Saturday night! Melbourne Marathon Congratulations to John Wink and Andy McKibbin who participated in the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday. It was lovely to see CSPS students supporting them on the day. What great role modelling for our children! Farewell Mrs Noden As Grade 2C families know, there is much excitement in the camp with the impending arrival another Noden family member. Hailey, who is one of our Year 2 teachers will finish her year on Wednesday next week. I thank Hailey for the way she has connected with our school this year and provided such terrific teaching and learning opportunities for our children and wish her the very best with her growing family. We look forward to the happy baby news! We are very fortunate that our own Mrs Stephanie Sim, who now knows these children well, will teach the grade for the remainder of the year. Italian Day Last week, the students celebrated Italian Day when they experienced lots of different Italian activities and an Italian comedy incursion ‘La Comica’ Variety troupe who presented their show LE VACANZE, thanks to the organizing efforts and creativity of Signora Bilionis. Tom, the gelato man, also provided rainbow flavoured gelati Italian ice-cream for those who wished to enjoy that. I must comment on the wonderful spirit of participation demonstrated by our children and supported so strongly by their parents.

Gayle Yardley Principal

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION MAJOR FUNDRAISER

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21ST

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please see flyer in this edition regarding ‘things to know’ for the night.

Volunteers required on the night – see flyer in this edition

URGENT REQUIREMENT FOR SATURDAY NIGHT If you have an RSA and will be attending on the night please call the office. Additional person required

RAFFLE Please return the Raffle tickets asap. Prizes drawn on Friday October 27th at School Assembly – PLEASE NOTE ASSEMBLY TIME WILL BE 11.30AM

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SPECIAL ASSEMBLY NEXT FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER AT 11.30AM

We have a visitor from Canberra coming to our school assembly on Friday 27th October to present a National award to one of our CSPS students. This has necessitated a change of time for assembly on that date. (There will therefore be no assembly in the afternoon.)

Bamboo Forest – Combined Community Effort! Today, the Green Machine Year 5 students and their buddies worked with the landscapers to plant the bamboo in the latest area at CSPS to be ‘greened up’. This is between the Prep portable and the library. The transformation of our outdoor

area over the last few years is a great result of our community all working together, raising funds and rolling up their sleeves to make things happen for and with our children. We must all be congratulated on such a great effort! OfficeMax Student Booklists for 2018 Parents please continue to check the newsletter as OfficeMax will shortly supply Back to School online order details for 2018 student orders. Early orders benefit from great postal savings!

Remember: No hat no play, so bring your hat every day! ‘Remember water bottles,

especially in extreme heat.’

SUNSMART POLICY To assist with the implementation of the SunSmart policy (which can be found on our Website under School Policies), we encourage you to access the daily local sun protection times via the SunSmart widget on the school’s website (located

near the school address footer on the website), the free SunSmart app or at sunsmart.com.au

JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL – COMMUNITY WALK Last term on the 1st of September, the Junior School Council went for a community walk to see what was around our community. We filled 2 bags of rubbish from around the streets that was mainly soft

plastic and Hendricks food packages. Please remember to put your rubbish in the bins instead of just throwing it on the ground so we can keep our community clean. Thank you By Abby.H and Eva

Fresh North Queensland

Mangoes

Direct from the farm to you! If you love mangoeslove mangoeslove mangoeslove mangoes, here’s your chance to indulge in fresh juicy Bowen Special Mangoes that have been matured on the tree to ensure they are superior in taste and appearance.

We are selling trays of mangoes picked and packed during the premium harvest. They are packed in a single layer with approx. 7kg of mangos per tray.

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For Further information For Further information For Further information For Further information contact: contact: contact: contact: Chrissy Cananzi 0408980976 Money raised will go towards

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The Italian word-of-the-week

The Italian word-of-the-week is

‘IL CAPPELLO’ It means ‘THE HAT’ Grazie, Sophie Bilionis Italian Teacher

SCHOOL EVENTS/FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2017 MAJOR FUNDRAISER - Bogan Bingo

Sat 21 Oct

PREP TRANSITION/MINOR FUNCTIONS 2, 9, 16 & 23 November

MANGO DRIVE End of Term 4

LUNCH ORDER DAYS Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri LUNCH ORDER LIST CAN BE FOUND ON FLEXIBUZZ UNDER

‘NOTICES’ OR ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE

Please provide a brown paper bag with all orders

• Gelato is currently unavailable • Mini Pizzas only available on Tuesdays • Hot dogs only available on Thursdays • Sushi Rolls only available on Fridays

TERM 4 SCHOOL ASSEMBLY - Fridays 3.00pm Please note: Friday 27th October Assembly time will be 11.30am

PSW SCHOOL UNIFORMS 1/596 North Rd, Ormond

Visit www.psw.com.au to shop online or for more information. PRICE LIST CAN BE FOUND IN THE NEWS & NOTICES SECTION

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP 2017 Enter via the stairs outside school office Cash only, please

The Secondhand Uniform shop will be open fortnightly Next Opening time:

Tuesday October 31st : 8.40am – 9.10am Jacqueline and Elaine will be happy to serve you.

Correct money/small notes and change would be appreciated Grab a bargain from $2 a piece.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD (Details located beside the double glass doors–near Prep A)

WEP Australia HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT IN FEBRUARY 2018 Find out more! Request a free information pack for your family! Email: info@wep.org.au Website: www.wep.org.au See noticeboard for details GLEN EIRA COUNCIL Presentation: School Readiness – transition to school Wednesday October 18 7.30pm Glen Eira Town Hall See noticeboard for details THE GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE – A GUIDE TO YOUR CHILD’S JOURNEY THROUGH SCHOOL.. VISIT www.goodschools.com.au Flyers available outside the office.

KEY DATES (Cont’d) Please regularly check the Community Calendar on the CSPS Website or via FlexiBuzz for all other Key dates.

Wednesday Nov 22 – Friday Nov 24 Year 3 Camp Wednesday December 6 Helpers’ Morning Tea Friday December 8 District Swimming Trials Years 3-5 Wednesday Dec 13 – Friday Dec 15 Year 6 Camp

Term Dates 2017 Term 4: 9 October to 22 December

Term Dates 2018 Term 1: 29 January (school teachers start) to 29 March Term 2: 16 April to 29 June Term 3: 16 July to 21 September Term 4: 8 October to 21 December

Information / Registration forms are available either outside the school office or on the CSPS website www.caulfieldsthps.vic.edu.au under the News & Notices link.

CAULFIELD SOUTH - CHESS IDEAS CLUB

Registration Forms are available for Term 4

from the office or the CSPS Website More information / Payments can be made online www.chessideas.com.au

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT CSPS

Term 4, 2017