Gisborne Primary School

21st September 2017 Issue 30

CHALK TALK Diary Dates

Fri 22nd Sep

NO CANTEEN TODAY

Footy Dress Up day

Last Day Term 3 —Early dismissal 2:30pm

Mon 9th Oct Term 4 Commences

Tues 10th Oct Gr 3 to GSC - Charlie & The Chocolate Factory performance

Mon 16th Oct PFA Meeting

Fri 27th Oct

World Teacher’s Day

First Pre-Prep Transition Session

Mon 6th Nov Curriculum Day—Student Free Day

Tues 7th Nov Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Wed 8th Nov Gr5 Western Water Incursion

Fri 17th Nov Pre—Prep Transition Session

Wed 29th Nov Grade 6s depart for Camp

Fri 1st Dec

Grade 6s return from Camp

Pre-Prep Transition Session

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Tue 5th Dec Students Depart for Somers Camp

Mon 11th Dec Parent Helpers Morning Tea 9:30am

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear families,

Parent Opinion survey Thank you to the parents who responded to our Parent Opinion Survey. 63 of the 101 families who received the survey responded. (Families are randomly selected by the system.) High Positive responses: 86% of parents were generally satisfied with the school. 90% + of parents indicated that:

This school gives my child opportunities to participate in school activities. (97%) This school treats my child with respect (94%) Teachers at this school expect my child to do his/her best (90%) Teachers are enthusiastic and positive about teaching My child feels safe at school

Low Positive Responses Only 65% - of parents indicated a positive response to:

My child is taught organisational skills to help him/her with managing homework and school work load. (35%)

I understand how my child is assessed (52%) My child has been bullied recently at school (57%) This school has a clear understanding of its strengths and areas for improvement (59%) My child feels confident about the skills and strategies he/she has learnt at school to address

bullying behaviours. (65%) Student Agency and Voice had the lowest positive responses and the school is working towards programs and strategies that give students greater organisational skills, increase self-regulation and provide a wider range of leadership opportunities where students make decisions, solve problems and develop a sense of responsibility. Curriculum Days –January, 2018 We have booked in professional learning for the staff on Monday and Tuesday, 29th and 30th January at the beginning of Term 1, 2018. The staff will be learning about some additional strategies for the teaching of writing and other teaching, learning and wellbeing strategies in our 2018 Annual Implementation Plan. Students begin the school year on Wednesday, 31st January. Yoga and Guitar There are still several places available in both of these activities. Please contact the office or Kerri and Aaron for details. Flyers are attached to the newsletter. LSL I will be on Long Service Leave for the first few weeks of Term 4. Lisa Maxwell will be the Acting Principal during that time so may not be as available in her Wellbeing role, however other staff members will be assisting. Please refer to the ‘Raising Concerns’ tips (found on the Sentral Parent Portal) and talk to your child’s teacher or the office if you have any concerns. Have a great holiday.

Julie Soutter

Last Day of Term 3 - Tomorrow

Students will be dismissed EARLY at 2:30pm

FOOTY DAY TOMORROW—Dress in your

team colours tomorrow to celebrate the

upcoming AFL Grand Final!

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TERM 4 As Term 4 is a Sun Smart term, all students will be required to wear a broad-rimmed hat when outside. These can be purchased from the Beleza uniform shop in Aitken Street. We would also like to remind families that if you are buying new school footwear during the holidays that these must be white, blue or black in colour with matching laces. A copy of our school uniform policy can be found on the Sentral Parent Portal. The approaching warmer weather will result in many jumpers and jackets coming off in the yard next term. Please ensure all student clothing is clearly labelled over the holiday period to avoid items being lost at school in the future. LOST PROPERTY Please remember to come and look in our lost property tubs if you are missing something. We have items ranging from unnamed jumpers to stuffed toys. All unnamed and unclaimed items will be sent to the Op Shop or given away at the end of term.

Dear families, Thank you to all those families who supported our Childhood Cancer Awareness Week this week. Many students and parents were quite moved to hear our Year 2 student, Edward, speak at assembly about his journey. Donations can still be made at http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/about-us/childhood-cancer-awareness-month

Well done to all the students who competed in the Division Athletics last Wednesday. Congratulations to Lucas J, Charlotte J, Caitlan W & Eleanor K, who are going through to the Region Athletics next term. Good luck! Thank you to all our families who supported our Scholastic Book Fair over the past week, a percentage of the profits from sales will be used to purchase new books for our library. Thank you! We would also like to extend our thanks to our Librarian Deb Hickingbotham for working tirelessly on this, and also to our staff helpers. Thank you to all our parents who attended Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday, we enjoyed discussing your children ’s progress with you. Just a reminder that tomorrow is Footy Dress Up Day (no donation required), and that the school canteen will be closed. Thank you to all students, families and staff for a great term, enjoy the holidays!

Regards, Lisa Maxwell

ATHLETICS

Congratulations and good luck to the students progressing on to the Western Metropolitan Regional

Athletics Finals which will be held on the 17th of October:

Lucas J—4B: 800m & Hurdles Charlotte J—5B: 800m Caitlan W—6B: 1500m Eleanor K—6C: 200m & Triple Jump

WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH Every October, Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school kids to walk, ride or scoot to and from school. The Walk to School program promotes regular physical activity in Victorian primary school students. It helps kids and their families establish active routines for life. It also supports primary schools, local councils and communities to make active travel easy, safe and accessible. Gisborne Primary will be participating in the Walk to School Program this year from 9th of October to the 3rd of November. More information will follow early next term.

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Canteen News A reminder that the canteen will be CLOSED for lunch orders and over the counter sales TOMORROW.

Lemonade Focus Water will be unavailable for purchase in the first two weeks of Term 4.

Yesterday we said farewell to our Canteen Manager, Jane Davies. Thank you so much and best of luck for the future Jane! We will advise the community of the new manager early next term, once the recruitment process has been completed.

PAYMENTS & FORMS DUE

AMOUNT DATE DUE

Grade 6 Camp Permission &

Deposit of $75 Friday 22nd September

Subject Contributions & Class Materials (Fees)

$210.00 per student 2017

PARENT PORTAL ONLINE PERMISSION Permission for most school activities can be granted via the Sentral Parent Portal, and payments can be made via Qkr!, Bpay, or CSEF. Permission for each activity need only be given once; should you complete permission online (this is our preference), there is no need to return the hard copy form. Hard copy notes will continue to be provided this term until parents get used to completing the online permission. In Term 4, permissions will be online only. ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS The Sentral Parent Portal ‘Messages’ tab can be used to notify the school of student absences (this is now our preferred method). Families are able to explain a prior absence or advise of an upcoming absence. You can even advise of a late arrival, early departure, or a timed absence during the day. Simply select the date/s of the absence and advise us of times and the reason in the comments section. Once your notification has been sent, the absence will be processed by the school, usually within 48 hours.

Sentral Parent Portal link: https://sentral.gisborneps.vic.edu.au/portal2/#!/login Please do not hesitate to contact the school office should you have any queries.

GRADE 6 BADMINTON COMPETITION On Friday the 1st of September, the grade 6's participated in a badminton competition at lunchtime. Each game went for 4 minutes and there was a scorer and a timer for each game. For the past couple of weeks we have been practising badminton in P.E and it has really improved our skills. The teachers also had a go at playing but the students were able to beat them! We will continue to play until the end of term and overall it has been a really fun experience. Tash W 6C & Monty P 6B

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Happy Birthday!! to the following students who celebrate their birthdays this week, 17th September—23rd September:

Tahlia M—2B Abbey W—PC Charli S—5C Alexander S—6B Oliver B—6C Toby H—2C Issy R—3B Sarah D—4C Mia F—1A Cienna S—6A Khy B—PB Tom M– 2B Grace H—5C

And Happy Birthday!! to the following students who celebrate their birthdays over the holidays, 24th September—8th October:

Baxter H—4C Victoria C—1A Josie M—2A Braxton Y—PA Austin C—3B Angus S—3A Hamish W—3B Caitlin C—5B Molly C—PB Thomas G—2A Luke P—3A William L—1B Max C—1A Emily V—5C Lucy D—4A

CRAZY CAMEL ART FUNDRAISER

COMING IIN TERM 4!

Information will be sent home early next term to enable families to order

their child/ren’s artwork on a variety of products including calendars,

notebooks, diaries, phone covers, greeting cards and more! Stay tuned!

GPS SHOPPING TOUR!!

Saturday 18th November $60pp including bus & pub meal. Save up to 70% off retail prices on fashion,

cosmetics, homewares, kids clothing, toys and lots more! To book call or message Katie 0419 805 141

PFA DISCO

Thank you to the parents and staff who helped out at the school disco last Friday night. It was well

attended and from all reports was an enjoyable night. We would also like to extend a huge thank you

to our DJ’s on the night, the local police.

Premiers Reading Challenge

Afternoon Tea

We hope our students who

completed the Premier’s Reading

Challenge enjoyed their afternoon

tea yesterday to celebrate great

reading. Thank you to Sandra Bullen

for coordinating and to the parents

who provided the delicious food.

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Congratulations to this week’s winner of the individual prize:

Maria C—5A

Congratulations to our ‘Student of the Week’ award winners!

Harvey F—PC Lachlan B—1A Roxy M—1C Jacob F—2A

Benjamin L—2A Stella M—2B Samantha L—2C Ruby R—2C

Archer S—3A Zali G—3B Keeley DS—4B Sienna W—4C

Jonah F—5A Temoc R—5B Lizandrie S—6A Jackson J—6A

Isaac C—6B Luke B—6C

CARING HELPFULNESS PERSONAL BEST

Campbell M—1C Maria C—5A Madison N—5A

Lewis HW– 4A Lucas M—4A

Congratulations to the following students who were observed displaying positive behaviours

including our school values, over the last week:

FOUND: This pair of child’s glasses was found 2 weeks ago in the Scout Hall

Car Park. If they are yours, could you please contact Penny Keehner at school,

or Carly Visscher from 1st Gisborne Scout Group 0407 543 309

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Gisborne Primary School 35 Fisher Street Gisborne Vic 3437 PH: 03 5428 2022 FX: 03 5428 4280 Email: gisborne.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.gisborneps.vic.edu.au

2017 Curriculum Days

Monday 6th November

Bell Times

8:50am Warning Bell

8:55am Class Bell

10:55 - 11.25am Recess

1:25pm Eat lunch inside

1:40-2:25pm Lunch

3:25pm Dismissal

Order Uniform ONLINE through Beleza

Click here

Or visit 42C Aitken Street Gisborne

2017 TERM DATES

Term 3: 17 Jul—22 Sep Term 4: 9 Oct—22 Dec

Caring

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COMMUNITY NEWS

REBELS RASCALS

Rebels Netball Club will be running a net-set-go

program called Rebels Rascals in Term 1 2018 for

children 9 years and under.

More information will be communicated towards the

end of the year.

Please contact coordinator Jo Chandler on

0448 241 107 with any queries.

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