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SLETTER PARENT/TEACHER DISCUSSIONS

The Parent Teacher Discussions will be held in the last week of this term as part of our reporting to parents on student achievement. Parents will receive Student Reports on Tuesday 21st June and then attend Parent Teacher Discussions on Thursday 23rd June 2016. Parents will receive a letter outlining how to register to access SENTRAL Digital Portfolios . There are more instructions on page 6. If you experience trouble, pop into school and we can help you access the system. We have five families already registered. Once on the Parent portal, click on Dashboard then Resources and you will see the work samples of your child’s learning. If you do not have access to a computer or ipad please notify the Office.

All children will be required to attend school on Parent/Teacher Discussion Day. Confirmation of times will be sent home with the newsletter today.

INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS

To wear your PJ’s to help fundraise for homeless people! Thank you to all students that participated in raising

money for the homeless people, so that they can have a better sleep. Lots of great PJs at school yesterday! We

raised $ 150.00. Thanks to the Year 6 Leaders; Charlotte Brown, Ella Perry, Meg Devlin, Kiara Perry & Kiandra Polglaze for organising the event and encouraging the school community to think

of others. Well Done!

PIE DRIVE FUNDRAISER Attached to the newsletter are Pie Drive Forms. All forms with payment are due back at the office by next Thursday 16th June. Late orders cannot be accepted! Delivery will be on Thursday 23rd June. Pies will be available to pickup at Parent/Teacher Discussions. Money raised for this fundraiser will be used to subsidise the swimming program in Term 4.

SICKNESS AT SCHOOL Parents please note we have three students currently away from school with Chicken Pox. Please keep an eye on your child/ren. If your child is unwell please do not send him/her to school.

Principal

Ms Annette Sutherland

Business Manager

Mrs Rachel Hammond

Office Administrator Mrs Belinda Smythe

School Council

President Mrs Natalie Axford

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Principal Notes ..1 Student Learning ..2 School Organisation ..4 Calendar ….7

Bloomfield Road, Nilma 3821 Telephone: (03)56232963 Email: nilma.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.nilmaps.vic.edu.au

NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Principal Notes

THANK YOU TO OUR DIARY SPONSORS

PUBLIC HOLIDAY MONDAY 13TH JUNE

NO SCHOOL

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R.E.A.L STUDENTS@NILMA Learner of the Week

Recognitions Homegroup 1/F Red

Homegroup 2/1 Green Homegroup 4/3 Blue

Sheree Casey Wilson

Homegroup 6/5/4 Yellow

STUDENT LEARNING @ NILMA

Happy Birthday

Nataly Santo

Leigha Archer

L.A.U.G.H Program Learning Activities Under Guidance of Home

NIGHTLY READING

50 nights Charlotte Brown

Kiara Perry

75 Nights Kaleb Majcherzak

Daniel Axford Kiandra Polglaze

PLAYGROUND

AWARDS

Winners

Zavier Allsopp

Bailey-Jack Christoph

Ryan Cane

R.E.A.L STUDENTS@NILMA Learner of the Week

Recognitions

Homegroup 1/F Red Jai MacFarlane

For persistence & effort during his learning this week. He has worked to stay on task & monitor his learning

goals.

Homegroup 2/1 Green Beth Axford

For being such a fantastic role model for all students both inside and outside of the classroom. You always work hard,

use manners and include others. Thanks for your lovely smile and enthusiasm .

Homegroup 4/3 Blue Sheree Casey Wilson

For continuing to set such a fine example to all the students in 4/3 Blue.

You consistently do your best in all areas of your learning, show respect to your peers and accept responsibility. You

demonstrate all the qualities of a REAL@ Nilma student. Congratulations

Sheree an outstanding effort!

Homegroup 6/5/4 Yellow Ella Perry

Always working towards your learning goals and sharing and being proud of your achievements. Being a double

LAUGH Legend is proof of how hard you work at being a great Visible

Learner!

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HOMEGROUP HAPPENINGS!

‘Make a Wish Wednesday’ Last week, students were asked to

contribute to our ‘Make a Wish Wednesday’

board. It was amazing to see what students

wished for, such as clean drinking water for

everyone, that homeless kids found a home,

and that there were no world wars. Some

truly global thinking from our 4/5/6

students!

The Ruby Reds having fun in the

garden program today.

Home

Group

- 6/5/4 -

Lemon

Journal Writing

Wow! I am going to Aus

kick. It was fun. We learnt

games. I had fun and we

learnt lots. I can kicks

foals. I feel happy. I only do it

on a Sunday. By Ty

I am so excited the Blues are playing

the lions. The Blues won. I was so

excited. By Harrison

In one week time I am going to the bush

and I am going to ride the motorbike. It

is a 70. I am going to stand on the 70. I

can’t wait until the weekend. By Blake

Home Group - 2/1 -

Home Group - 1/F -

Japanese News

In Japanese we have been working with Kanarko to model the animals of the Japanese Zodiac. This year is the Year of the Monkey. There is a different animal each year for 12 years then the cycle starts over again.

Home Group

- 4/3 -

Aqua Blue

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CHAPLAIN’S CHAT Hi parents, One of the building clocks that is essential to having a good relationship with your child is ‘respect’. In the ‘good old days’ it was commonly stated that children should respect their elders, this was sourced from a faith culture that respected parents, neighbours, neighbours possessions and vows made to another person. This has been slowly eroded over the past few decades and these days it is more often considered that respect has to be earned – even by parents. The ‘payoff’ is that they will naturally reciprocate by respecting you in return. For the best results I encourage you to respect their views on things, discuss matters of interest, listen to what they have to say and as they get older offer balanced argument. Don’t dismiss what they are saying by announcing that they don’t know what they are talking about. Respecting someone’s views doesn’t mean that you have to agree with them – but it does mean that you keep your cool and show them how to respond with understanding (rather than a loud voice or a wagging finger), before announcing that ‘actually in this case I am the parent’. Don’t assume that you always know best, but rather adopt the position of being a ‘lifelong learner’ – together. Enjoy the children. In the big picture you only have them for short period and your influence and love is the foundation of their lives. Remember in the long term – they choose your nursing home (chuckle). Have a great week. Anne Prime

SCHOOL ORGANISATION LIFE EDUCATION VAN—INCURSION On Friday 17th June, Nilma PS will be combining with Ellinbank PS for the Life Education Van Incursion. This day will be held at Nilma PS. This is a full day incursion, with the possibility of a parent session being held on the day also. More information and details regarding the Life Education Van visit, will be sent out closer to the day. The cost for the Incursion will be $9.00 per student (Money from Excur-sion Levy to cover)

JAPAN INTERN Nilma Primary School is responsible for Kanako from the third week of Term 3, until the end of term, and one week in Term 4. Could parents please fill out the form below and return it to school by next Friday 10th June 2016. We are still looking for host families. Host families will be reimbursed for $100 per week. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn more about the Japanese culture, whilst enjoying a Japanese visitor. Please see Annette if you are able to help out.

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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

JAPANESE HOST FAMILIES

Name of family:___________________________________________________________________________________

We are willing to host Kanako, the Japanese Intern from: (please circle)

1st—8th Aug 8th-15th Aug 15th-22nd Aug 22nd-29th Aug

29th Aug– 5th Sept 5th Sept-12th Sept 12th Sept-17th Sept 3rd-10th Oct

Signed by Parent:____________________________________ Date:______________________

PLAYGROUP The next session for Playgroup will be on Monday 20th June. This will be held at the school from 9.00am-11.00am. There will be no Playgroup next Monday due to the Public Holiday. The Playgroup are after donations from parents of any board games, puzzles or toys, anything you wish to donate which your children may have outgrown.

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IMPORTANT DATE - SCHOOL CAMP!

Year 4/3 Camp at Mill Valley Ranch - 13th - 14th Oct 2016

THANK YOU—DONATIONS THANK YOU

A special Thank you to the following parents/

community members for donating items to our school.

Delia Saunders -Teagan George’s grandmother for

donating coloured paper for our Art Room.

Neil Reeves– Baw Baw Engine & auto group, for

donating tennis balls for our sports shed.

Natalie Axford—Daniel & Bethany’s Mother—for

donating books for our library.

Craig Cooke—Ashlee Cooke’s Father—for donating

soccer balls for our sports shed.

MARC VAN On the road with MARC Senior and middle grade students have again been presented with tasks linked to Star Wars. Texts introduced have been easy reads designed to assist with developing character profiles. These have included, ‘What is a Wookie’ and ‘The Force Awakens – New Adventures’. These books give small ‘snapshop’ information and profiles which are great for small projects. Students in F-2 classes completed tasks about the famous Paddington Bear. The activity/discussion was driven by the reading of Michael Bond’s ‘Paddington in the Garden’. Children enjoyed the quiet humour in the story and were able to utilise known and learned infor-mation to complete their tasks. All students were able to grasp from the story that good solutions or outcomes can be made from initial disasters. Also a little co-operation along the way can also help. Philip Bucknall MARC Teacher/Librarian

SENTRAL REPORTING Attached to the newsletter is information for parents to access the Sentral Reporting system. All parents will receive a unique password in an envelope. The instructions to access the portal are attached to the newsletter. The Sentral reporting system will keep parents up to date with student absences, newsletters and general information regarding Nilma PS. Should you have any queries regarding the access to this portal, please contact the Office.

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SENTRAL—Student Reporting—PARENT

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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

Issue 17– 09/06/2016

JUNE 2016

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Life Education Incursion Winter Sport Years

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School Banking

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Student Reports

Distributed

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Parent/Teacher

Discussions

MARC Van

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Last Day Term

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JULY 2016

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

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Start term 3

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Foundation

Open Morning

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Foundation

Open Morning

School Banking

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Marc Van

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School Banking

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School Council

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School Banking

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AUGUST 2016