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SCHOOL COUNCIL

Principal Cindi Bruechert

President John Fletcher

Vice President Kylie Morrison

Finance Committee Convenor Ed Castle

Minute Secretary Jen Rogers

Members Russell Adcock Janelle Kelly Deminda McMaster Kylie Morrison Anne Olsen Clare Thurman Lisa Brown Jess Somerville Julie Ladd

Community Members Kerry Eldridge Adele Riordan

9 Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye, 3551 Phone : (03) 5439 5207

Email : strathfieldsaye.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website : www.strathps.vic.edu.au

Principal’s Report School Photos School photographs will be taken next TUESDAY MARCH 12th. To help us make the photo day run smoothly, please return orders by FRIDAY 8th MARCH. All students in the school will have an individual photo and class photo taken for our school records, regardless of whether you complete an order form or not. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL STUDENTS ARE IN THEIR SCHOOL UNIFORM . Grade 3 & 4 Camp All grades 3 and 4 students will be attending school camp in Term 2. This year our overnight camp is at Weekaway, https://www.weekaway.com.au/. You can visit the website for more information. Both camps will take place in Term 2 as follows:

Grade 3 - Monday 29th – Tuesday 30

th

Grade 4: Tuesday 30th – Wednesday 1st May

The cost of the camp is $172 per child. You will receive a detailed note with camp activities and payment request in the near future. The final payment will need to be made in week 1 of Term 2 and payment plans will be available. Interactive TV’s I am very excited to inform you that a few weeks ago the school received a large delivery of interactive televisions. All of our classrooms now have access to a brand new 65 inch interactive (touchscreen) television. The interactive televisions have replaced the aging interactive whiteboards across the school. These devices are multi touch (up to 10 touch points) allowing greater collaboration, group work, engagement and interaction amongst our students. Children today are living in a digital world. The interactive televisions provide our teachers with the means to present and deliver lessons with greater purpose and relevance to children's' everyday lives. Of course, this has only been made possible through the fundraising efforts of our school community. Thanks for your ongoing support. First Aid Reporting In the coming weeks we will be trialing the recording of first aid incidents via Compass. Any student who visits the sick bay will have their injury/illness recorded under their Compass ID. Parents and carers will be able to review the details under the Chronicle section. If your child has attended the sickbay they will receive a paper notification to prompt you to check Compass for further details. Be You Team We are currently in the process of finalising our Be You (formerly KidsMatter) team for 2019. Be You is a Beyond Blue affiliated initiative aimed at promoting social and emotional health and wellbeing in children. Students from Grades 4 – 6 have been busy writing their expressions of interest and all successful applicants will be notified Friday. The team will be formally introduced at assembly on Friday 22

nd of March.

Calling all Dads Come along and socially meet some of the other dads from school at Strathfieldsaye Bowls Club on Friday 29

th March, 6pm onwards. The cost to play Bowls is $6 and there will be a BBQ available (byo

meat). The bar will also be available to enjoy a drink after bowls while watching the footy! It’s a great night and we hope to see you there. Please RSVP to John Fletcher by the 26

th on 0435 131 606 or

john@fletcherbutler.com.au Kind Regards, Cindi Bruechert, Principal bruechert.cindi.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TERM 1

WEEK FEBRUARY

MARCH

Week 6 Fri Mar 8th School Assembly 2:35pm

Week 7 Mon Mar 11th Labour Day Holiday - No school

Tue Mar 12th School Photos

Week 8 Mon Mar 18th School Athletics Grade 3-6

Thu Mar 21st Harmony and Multicultural Day

Fri Mar 22nd School Assembly 2:35pm

Week 9 Mon-Wed Mar 25th-27th Teeth on Wheels Visits

APRIL

Week 10 Fri Apr 5th Last Day of Term 1—Early Dismissal 2:30pm

School Cross Country Grade 3-6

Sat Apr 6th-22nd School Holidays

Fri Apr 19th Good Friday

Mon Apr 22nd Easter Monday

Week 1 Tue Apr 23rd Term 2 Commences

Thu Apr 25th Anzac Day—No School

Mon Apr 29th-Tue Apr 30th

Grade 3 Camp at Camp Weekaway

Tue Apr 30th-Wed May 1st

Grade 4 Camp at Camp Weekaway

Period Start Finish

Term 1 Tuesday, 29 January 2019 Friday, 5 April 2019

School Holidays Saturday, 6 April 2019 Monday, 22 April 2019

Term 2 Tuesday, 23rd April 2019 Friday, 28 June 2019

School Holidays Saturday, 29 June 2019 Sunday 14 July 2019

Term 3 Monday, 15 July 2019 Friday, 20 September 2019

School Holidays Saturday, 21 September 2019 Sunday, 6 October 2019

Term 4* Monday, 7 October 2019 Friday, 20 December 2019

Summer School Holidays Saturday, 21 December 2019 Tuesday, 28 January 2020

2019 Victorian School Term Dates

2019 Parent Payments Thank you to all the parents who have already completed their 2018 and 2019 parent payments, or submitted their 2019 payment plans. Your assistance in this area enables us to order all the materials and curriculum resources we need to ensure a smooth start to the school year for our students. If you haven’t completed your payments or submitted your payment plans, please do as soon as possible. If you need any further supports or have any enquiries, please feel free to come in and have a chat. Family Statements will be emailed out within the coming week. Student Information To assist us with accuracy of our student information data, we ask parents to check details on Compass and update any changes if applicable. If you are unable to update any information, please let us know and we will update it for you. Information includes but not limited to residential address, postal address, phone numbers, workplace, occupation, email address, medical conditions and emergency contacts. We appreciate your assistance in helping us to ensure the safety of your children through correct record management. Students Absent from School A reminder to parents of arrangements for children absent from school:

Please ring the school between 8.15am and 8.45am to advise that your child will be absent on 54395476 . Absences can also be submitted via the Compass Parental Portal.

Parents of children absent without notification will be contacted by phone, or a note sent home to verify their child ’s absence from school on that day.

If parents know in advance of a child’s absence from school on a particular day/s, then notification prior to the absence will suffice. Late Arrivals and Punctuality If your child does arrive late we ask that you come via the office to inform us and obtain a Late Arrival pass. This is necessary as class rolls are marked by 9am and if your child is not in class at this time they will be marked as absent. By notifying the office we are able to adjust our records so your child is then marked as late rather than absent. Medical information In order to provide a safe and secure school environment, it is very important for you, as parents or guardians, to inform the school of any medical issues relating to your child, or children, that you feel we should know about. Thank you to those who have already done so. If there are any changes, or new medical conditions arise throughout the year, the school should be informed. On occasions it is necessary for children to take medication while they are at school. If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, a signed medication request form needs to accompany the medicine, and this medicine is to be left at the office. CSEF Thank you to all our families who either have made payment or have set up a payment plan at the office for our 2019 Parent Payment Summaries. Copies of family statements will be emailed out in the coming weeks If you believe you maybe eligible for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and have not yet submitted your 2019 application, please contact the office. The CSEF is an annual payment of $125.00 to the school to be used towards Camps, Sports and/or Excursion expenses for the benefit of eligible students. Criteria: To be eligible for the funding, a parent or legal guardian of a student must:

On the first day of Term 1, OR;

On the first day of Term 2 be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2014, that is, be a holder of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) holder, OR

Be a temporary foster parent, and submit an application to the school by the due date PAYMENTS for the 2019 Payment Summaries can be made as follows:

Cash or EFTPOS – please pay at the school office

Cheque – made payable to Strathfieldsaye Primary School

Credit Card – over the phone, please contact the school office

Direct Deposit – make a deposit to the school bank account BSB: 063506

Account Number: 10113475

***Please use your child’s first name and surname and ‘2019 Charges’ as your reference on this payment.

On Monday, 18th of March the Grade 3 – 6 students will be participating in our school athletics carnival at the Bendigo Athletics Complex in Retreat Road, Flora Hill. The students will be transported to the athletics complex by bus. Buses will leave from the front of school at 9.15am and will return to school at approximately 2.45pm. Students need to come dressed in comfortable, suitable clothing in their house colours (either red, blue, green or gold) OR they must wear their full school uniform including a hat. Approval for each student must be completed on Compass and a cost of $5 is required to be paid to the office or

by direct debit with details below by Friday 15th March. Strathfieldsaye Primary School Account BSB: 063506 Account Number: 10113475

Please make sure your CHILD’S name is the reference . In order for the day to operate smoothly we require VOLUNTEERS. If parents/carers are able to assist in running the carnival by assisting teachers at the events, please email Bryce Curnow at Curnow.Bryce.B@edumail.vic.gov.au indicating whether you are available from 9.30am-12pm, 12-2.30pm or all day. Any parents wishing to take their children home from the carnival (instead of returning to school on the bus) must speak to the classroom teacher after the relay events on the day. Teachers will have a form for you to sign before leaving.

9.45am 10.15am 10.45am 11.15am 11.45am 12.15 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm 2pm

8/9 Boys

100m 200m Shot Put 2kg

Triple Jump

Long Jump

Lunch Hurdles 50cm

Discus 500g

Rest- ball games

Relays

8/9 Girls

Rest- ball games

100m 200m Shot Put 2kg

Triple Jump

Lunch Long Jump

Hurdles 50cm

Discus 500g

Relays

10 Boys

Discus 500g

Rest- ball games

100m 200m Shot Put 2kg

Lunch Triple Jump

Long Jump

Hurdles 50cm

Relays

10 Girls

Hurdles 50cm

Discus 500g

Rest- ball games

100m 200m Lunch Shot Put 2kg

Triple Jump

Long Jump

Relays

11 Boys

Long Jump

Hurdles 60cm

Discus 750g

Rest- ball games

100m Lunch 200m Shot Put 2kg

Triple Jump

Relays

11 Girls

Triple Jump

Long Jump

Hurdles 60cm

Discus 750g

Rest- ball games

Lunch 100m 200m Shot Put 2kg

Relays

12/13 Boys

Shot Put 3kg

Triple Jump

Long Jump

Hurdles 60cm

Discus 750g

Lunch Rest- ball games

100m 200m Relays

12/13 Girls

200m Shot Put 3kg

Triple Jump

Long Jump

Hurdles 60cm

Lunch Discus 750g

Rest- ball games

100m Relays

SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The 400m, 800m and High Jump events were conducted at school in the past weeks. These results will be issued in the next newsletter.

Relay training will commence at lunch in the coming days and will be conducted by House Captains.

Wakakirri is coming to Strathfieldsaye Primary School This year the grade 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to be involved in Wakakirri. This is a purely optional program for interested students. The Wakakirri Primary School Challenge is the national search for the best Story Dance created by Australian Schools. We will be performing at Ulumbarra on the evening of the 19th August. Please place this date in your Calendars For those students who have been selected to be part of this performance, a fee of $20 is to be paid to the office or by direct debit details below: Strathfieldsaye Primary School BSB: 063506 Account Number 10113475. Please make sure your CHILDS name is used as a reference. If you have any questions regarding Wakakirri please don't hesitate to ask.

The Grade 5 students this year are getting involved with an important challenge that is raising awareness and money for cancer. The March Charge is a fun personal fitness challenge that has an enormous impact on how cancer is researched and treated. Just by walking or running for Cancer Council this March, and by raising funds, you can help us Charge ahead with cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support services. Students will have a choice of being with a partner or a small group to conquer the goal of walk-ing/running 50km in March. Students will be tracking their progress throughout the month and we will be using the data within our Maths lessons. In addition to this we will be having 5c Friday's where students can bring in and donate their 5cents pieces that will be collected and donate to our Strathfieldsaye Primary March Charge team.

In other news:

Flynn Castle represented the school at District Tennis competition and did a great good job although he didn’t get through to the next level he did the school proud.—Well Done Flynn!

Ethan Giddings, Luke Matheson, Jin Turpie and Paige Hays are representing the school at Division Swimming next week.

A big thankyou to all of the students who applied for the SSV (School Sports Victoria) state teams last week, the school has happily placed forward 8 applicants, we wish them all the best throughout the year.

All students can now borrow library books before school and during lunchtime between Tuesday and Thursday. Parents are also encouraged to visit the library and borrow books or their children. If families have clean and complete toys suitable for our library lunchtime program we will gladly accept donation. Items such as cars, dinosaurs, lego, dolls and games would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou

This week Grade 5 & 6’s have been finishing their self Portraits. Grade 5 used Collage to create their Portraits. Grade 6

created Portraits “All about Me”. They used “marbling “ to create the

backgrounds. They have all done a great job!

Here area few samples of work created by students whilst learning Chinese. Our Chinese teacher Eric Gong is very impressed with the great work being performed by all students.

School Photos

Our school photos will be conducted on Tuesday March 12th. All students have now received their

personalised photo envelopes. Orders can be placed by: 1. Online via credit card as each envelope is personalised with the students name and unique ordering code

or 2. Orders can also be placed via cash (please ensure the correct money is enclosed as no change will be provided).

All photo envelopes MUST be returned to the school office by Friday March 12th

Teeth on Wheels

Teeth on Wheels will be visiting

Strathfieldsaye Primary School on

Monday March 25th Tuesday March 26th

Wednesday March 27th

Parents and Friends Committee After a successful first meeting for the year, the Parents and Friend Committee at Strathfieldsaye Primary School is busy scheduling events and activities for the year. Currently the committee is organising the schools Mothers/Special Persons Day event. In addition to the stall of goodies which will be available for students to purchase items from, we are seeking donations from any one willing to donate crafted items or new items. All donations can be left at the school office. Any small businesses which may like to sell their items at the stall please contact Rebecca at the office. The Committee has also taken over the responsibility of the Scholastic Book Club. Issue 2 is now out and will be distributed to classes in the coming week along with previously ordered books. Thank you to those students who placed orders. With every order placed the school receives credit which is used to purchase literacy resources for classes. ONLINE ORDERS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED. Issue 2 orders close on March 22nd. The committee welcomes interest and participation from parents and guardians, who may like to volunteer and assist with school events and activities. If you are interested and can spare an hour or two please register your interest and name at Office. We would love to have new parents join us and develop new friendships along the way.

Strathfieldsaye Primary School will be conducting

Multicultural and Harmony Day on Thursday March 21st

Dress up in your favourite cultural outfit

Multicultural activities in classes Plus a performance by Dion Drummond

Lets celebrate inclusiveness, respect and

belonging for all students

BREAKFAST CLUB Did you know we offer a Breakfast Club on

Friday mornings from 8.30am. This Club is co-ordinated by our chaplain Sarah and a team

of volunteers.

Every Friday there will be cheese toasties, fruit and milk on offer, so feel free to drop in.

All food has been kindly donated by Strath Village Bakers

Delight and Strathfieldsaye IGA.

FRESH

FRUIT

DAYS

Fresh fruit is available for all students at recess on either Thursday or Friday and is

available from the ta- bles around the

Canteen area.

Special

Religious Instruction

Lunch Time Club Join Aunty Jess

on Friday between 11-12 in the Community room. Permission forms available from the office.

LOST PROPERTY Please remember to check the Lost Property drawer in the office for any lost items.

School hats must be worn by all children during lunch and

recess. Please label hats clearly. New hats can be

purchased from the office for $10

Scholastic Book Club Issue 2 Catalogue Out Now,

orders due by March 22nd ONLINE only.

VOLUNTEER CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 1

DAY & DATE 9.00-11:30m

Fri Mar 8th Kylie Morrison / Jo Bell / Meridith Lauder

Wed Mar 13th Leigh Morrison

Thu Mar 14th Sarah Quinton

Fri Mar 15th Alex Leech / Amy Grinter / Bri Giddings

Wed Mar 20th Kate Hietbrink

Thu Mar 21st Kat Cook

Fri Mar 22nd Jacqui Flett / Rebecca Phillips / Aidan Poustie

Wed Mar 27th Tina Rogister

Thu Mar 28th Michelle Hicks / Johanna Dennis

Fri Mar 29th Michelle McAuley / Aidan Poustie / Kylie Morrison / Helena Trindad

Wed Apr 3rd Sarah DiMarco / Kate Hietbrink

Thu Apr 4th Kelly Ingram

Fri Apr 5th Jo Bell / Alex Leech / Rebecca Phillips - SPECIAL LUNCH DAY

The school Canteen operates from Wednesday to Friday between 11-12pm and 2-2:30pm Lunch wallets are available from the school office for $8 Volunteers are always welcome to help collate the orders and prepare the lunches. If you are willing to assist between 9-11:30am on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please contact Marcella our Canteen Manager on 0409795170.

Recess and Lunchtime Snacks Not to be included on lunch orders

Available for purchase from the canteen

Canteen Menu

2019 Strathfieldsaye Primary School Student Leadership Team

School Captains

Abbey Flett, Ethan Giddings, Chloe Ralston and Fletcher Watchman

Aboriginal Young Leaders

Jack Adcock and Darnel Marks

House Captains

House Captains

Bowles Callum Bolton, Llogan Mayman, Ava Perry and Ellie Sebire

Mannes Les Cooper, Jasmine Haley, Dakota Morgan and Summer Reaper

Ryall Ruby Beasley, Bre Cooper, Jett Grundy and Taylah Hallinan

Somerville Charli Hamilton, Archer Ladd, Jack Spencer and Mietta Watchman

Junior School Council

Room Councillors Vice Councillors

13 Kai Bursac and Keelan McInernery Kirra Molloy and Ruby Ritchie

14 Emme Probert and Oakley West Kaden Lowery and Mia Underwood

15 Declan Chant and Lochlan Probert Eliza Ingles and Lily Murphy

16 Grace Lomas and Brodie Schintler, Mathew Boyack and Myah Humphrey

17 Zali Grundy and Molly Jones Kaleb Hodgskiss and Isabella Rothenberger

18 Chelsea Hunt and Jordan Mathews Ethan Gaul and Baylee Peterson

22 Ruby Manton and Matilda Wilby Chloe Osborne and Cael Heenan

23 Lincoln Norris and Erin Wild Jaida Brereton and Maggie Morrison

24 Lachlan Dennis and Jasmine Haley Callum Bolton and Olivia Rogister

25 Flynn Castle and Georgia Hicks Alexis Tuckerman and Ava Perry

26 Charli Hamilton and Archer Ladd Marcus Baldwin, Yijie He and Luke Matheson

27 Stephanie Mayes and Emily McCooke

Charli McInerney and Olivia Pennington

28 Paige Hays and Riley O’Donnell

Chloe Kahaduwa Podduwage and Layla Olsen

Be You - Kids Matter Team

Year 5 Leaders To Be Confirmed - Next Week

Year 6 Leaders Aaron Bassett, Ebony Cook, Bre Cooper, Sage Cooper, Abbey Flett, Clara Haines, Taylah Hallinan, Charli Hamilton, Mary Hartup, Summer Reaper, Olivia Rogister, Eva Scott, Ellie Sebire, and Alexis Tuckerman.

These class awards are to recognise students who are demonstrating skills based on our School Values or our Learner Profile and will be presented at the school assembly on Friday March 8th at 2.35 pm

CLASS REASON STUDENT

2 Riley H Violet M

For being a helpful classmate. For always using her manners.

3 Leila N Alexis H

For consistently showing our CORE value of Optimism through her positive approach to all aspects of school life. For showing a love of learning and growing independence in all classroom tasks.

4 Marley K Patrick W

For having a go at independently writing a sentence about the story Clever Max. Well done Marley. For Talking through your learning in the prep testing, and how you come up with his answers and now what you know need to learn. Amazing work Patrick.

5 Braxton L Raven M

For trying his best with all of his work and working well with others. For growing in confidence every day and being a friendly classmate.

6 Maddox S Nathaniel H

For confidently thinking of ideas and writing them during Daily 5. For confidently thinking of ideas and writing them during Daily 5.

7 Cameron M Lexi A

For participating in and contributing enthusiastically to class discussions. For writing some amazing sentences that included details using the description bubble.

8 Addison P Tripp C

For showing excellence by writing a wonderful recount about Shadows and being a kind and supportive class member to others. For displaying excellence in his Maths by working hard to finish his work and problem solving equations into the hundreds.

9 Brodie W Olivia W

For a great start to Grade 2 and being super organised in the mornings. For fantastic writing, both of recounts and short narratives.

10 Piper P Morgan S

For her positive attitude and hard work within room 10. For the smooth transitioning into our school and Room 10.

11 Annabelle T Kyden G

For settling in well to her new classroom and making new friends. For settling in well to his new school and making new friends.

13 Kirra M Tylar G

For starting the school year with a positive attitude. For taking on new challenges in Grade 3 with a positive attitude.

14 Riley L.K Jayla W

For consistently displaying a positive attitude and excellent work ethic in all subject areas. For confidently settling into her new school and for being an eager learner.

15 Noah M Charlie C

For setting challenging writing goals for himself and striving to achieve them. For having a fabulous start to Grade 3, making good choices in and out of the classroom.

16 Brodie S Grace L

For being voted by his class to be our Junior School Council representative. For being voted by her class to be our Junior School Council representative.

17 Isabelle L Jonty Y Emily K Zali G

For their outstanding Classroom Award Design, showing our core values of Excellence, Optimism, Caring and Respect.

18 Amber S Dylan O Lila K

For their outstanding Classroom Award Design, showing our core values of Excellence, Optimism, Caring and Respect.

22 Harper F Maggie M

For setting himself goals and working hard to achieve them. For planning and presenting a well written speech with outstanding eye contact.

23 Cael H For always offering his valuable contribution to class discussions during focus lessons.

24 Kyal R Taylah H

For always demonstrating a polite, caring and positive attitude towards all aspects of his schooling. For consistently putting in her best effort in all learning areas and producing work to a high standard.

25 Kobey H Jorja B

For working enthusiastically during Daily 5 writing rounds. For consistently striving for excellence and maintaining an optimistic outlook.

26 Ethan C Eva S

For persisting with a difficult puzzle during our math cube challenge. Well done Ethan. For always being a kind and friendly member of our classroom. Eva is always willing to assist with any extra tasks.

27 Nathan J.S For starting the year with an excellent attitude towards his learning.

28 Alyssa M Riley K

For speaking confidently in front of the class for her persuasive speech on "Why I am a valuable member of Room 28" For improving his work ethic and focus in the last 2 weeks, as well as reading quietly, staying focused and often being one of the first to be packed up

Art Emily K For creating wonderful patterns and lines in her Dragon drawing..

Library Indy B For participating in discussions and making connections about the book read in library.

LOTE Taylah H Lucus S

For a great effort in learning Chinese.

Music Chloe K.P For always having a positive attitude and trying her best in music.

Physical Education

Kaleb H For always being a great help towards teachers and other students.

Strathfieldsaye

Junior Netball Club The Strathfieldsaye Junior Netball Club have limited places available for players in Grade 3, 4 and 5 wishing to play this season. Please email all enquiries to

sjnc3551@gmail.com

COLTS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB STRATHFIELDSAYE

JUNIOR COMPETITIION 2019

To register please go onto

myfootball.com. open until March15.

Like us on facebook

website http://facebook.com/coltsunitedfc Season starts for non-competitive

U6 – U10 April 22nd & Competitive U12 – U16 April 6th.

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP FOR

ORDERING CLUB STRIPS BOTH PLAYING (U6 – U10 only) & FOR TRAINING STRIPS

FOR ALL PLAYERS. WHEN:SUNDAY 1O MARCH, WEDNESDAY

13 AND SUNDAY 17 MARCH WHERE:CLUB CRT - STRATHFIELDSAYE

TIME: 4 – 6PM EACH DAY. TO ORDER STRIPS, PAYMENT REQUIRED

ON THE DAY & EFTPOS AVAILABLE & PREFERRED, PLAYING TOPS $26 EACH &

TRAINING TOPS $36 EACH. For more details contact Ed Castle

(Junior Co-ordinator) 0402246236 &