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Mill Park Primary School

Issue 17

6th June 2019

Newsletter

2 – 10 Blamey Avenue (PO BOX 163)

Mill Park 3082

Telephone: (03) 9404 3337

Web: www.millparkps.vic.edu.au

Email: [email protected]

Our vision is to be a dynamic school, promoting lifelong learning and our school values of

respect, integrity, compassion and excellence.

TERM 2:

Week 7:

Friday, 7th June – Winter Interschool Sport

Friday, 7th June – Year 1 Werribee Mansion Excursion

Friday, 7th June – Prep Incursion The Zoo Comes to You

Week 8:

Monday, 10th June – Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday, 11th June – Curriculum Day

Wednesday, 12th June – Chess Club 3.30 – 4.30pm

Thursday, 13th June – Year 3 Science Works Excursion

Friday, 14th June – Winter Interschool Sport

REMINDERS

Monday, 10th June

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday, 11th June

Curriculum Day – Student Free Day

PREP BREAKFAST

Excitement filled the air as the Preps experienced their first school breakfast as part of the outdoor education

program!

A big thank you to the teachers and parent helpers who organised the event- with stunning table arrangements

and a very healthy and nutritious breakfast, it was a wonderful event that helped our students start the day in a

positive way. Especially starting the day wearing your PJ’s at school!

FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL

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MPPS SINGERS AND ROCKBAND

Last Friday the MPPS Singers and Rock band visited Lalor North Secondary

College to experience what it is like to make a recording as a musician. The

students loved the opportunity to spend time with like minded people and it

was a great experience for our students to have. The MPPS singers also

performed their first gig at assembly, all went well and I am hoping there are

more performances to come!

LONG WEEKEND/CURRICULUM DAY

Just a reminder to all parents that Monday 10th June is a public holiday and Tuesday 11th June is a Curriculum

day meaning our students are not required to be at school. Teachers’ will be involved in a variety of professional

learning focusing on developing their skills in literacy in particular reading comprehension and developing a

learning continuum for number in numeracy.

STUDENT LED CONFERENCE DAY

The Student Led Conferences (involving students, parents and the classroom teacher) will be held on Thursday

27th June from 3pm-7pm and Friday 28th June - by appointment only.

Please mark the date in your family diary to ensure you are able to meet with your child’s teacher to hear about

their progression.

The Student Led Reporting Day is a very important part of the school

program. Students, parents and teachers will meet together at an

appointed time to discuss and celebrate Semester 1’s efforts and

achievements, and identify future learning goals. Please remember that

on Student Led Reporting Day children come to school with their parents

only for their meeting.

Student Led Reporting Day appointments will be via compass bookings will be open on Monday 17th June.

Information will be sent out shortly.

END OF TERM 2

Thursday, 27th June 2019 is the final day of Term 2. Children will be dismissed from their classrooms at 2.30pm.

Parents are asked to please make necessary arrangements to collect their children on time.

Friday, 28th June 2019 will be our annual Student-Led Reporting Day. Students only come to school on this day at

the designated appointment time and must attend with their parent/s or guardian/s. Students will be marked

present when they attend their meeting.

Sharing and learning to share

Learning to share can be a challenge for young children, but sharing is a skill they need for play and learning

throughout childhood. You can help your child learn to share by giving them plenty of time and opportunities

to practise.

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Why is sharing important?

Sharing teaches children about compromise and fairness. They learn that if we give a little to others, we can

get some of what we want as well. Children who share also learn how to take turns and negotiate, and how

to cope with disappointment. These are all important life skills.

Helping your child learn about sharing

Children learn a lot from just watching what their parents do. When you model good sharing and turn-taking

in your family, it gives your children a great example to follow.

Children also need opportunities to learn about and practise sharing. Here are some ways to encourage

sharing in everyday life:

1. Point out good sharing in others. You can say things like, ‘Your friend was sharing her toys really

well. That was very kind of her’.

2. When you see your child trying to share or take turns, make sure you give lots of praise and

attention. For example, ‘I liked the way you let your friend play with your train. Great sharing!’

3. Play games with your child that involves sharing and turn-taking. Talk your child through the steps,

saying things like, ‘Now it’s my turn’.

4. Talk to your child about sharing before they play with other children. For example, you could say,

‘When Georgia comes over; you’ll need to share some of your toys. Why don’t we ask her what she

wants to play with?’

School-age children

By the time most children start school, they’re beginning to understand that other people have feelings too.

This means they’re more likely to share and take turns, although it might still be hard for them to share a

favourite toy or game.

School-age children also have a strong sense of fairness and might not want to share a toy or a play a game

if they think they won’t get a fair go. It might help to check the rules of the games your child is playing, and

reassure your child and others that they’ll all get a turn.

At this age, your child will be much more patient and tolerant than he used to be. He’ll also be keen to do

the right thing and can form more complex relationships, which really helps with the idea of sharing. Your

child can get lots of practice sharing at school too – for example, sharing pencils at his desk or sharing paints

in art.

Source; raisingchildren.net.au

Carol Vidmar

Acting Principal

A SENSE OF BELONGING

It may be cooling down outside now, but the change in season gives us the opportunity to do new things with our

family and friends - and what better time to do this than the long weekend this week!

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Whether it be watching a football game together, doing a puzzle or reading a book - the extra day off gives us all

the chance to spend some quality time with the people around us. I encourage every one of you to do something

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

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special over the weekend that you wouldn’t normally do! I look forward to hearing about it from the students,

when they return to school on Wednesday.

A reminder to all families that TUESDAY 11th JUNE is a Curriculum Day and therefore, students are not required

at school. The staff will be busy participating in professional learning focusing on Literacy and Numeracy.

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)

We have had a reported case of HFMD in one Prep classroom (families have been notified). Hand, foot and mouth

disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that causes a rash or blisters on the hands and feet, as well as in or around the

mouth. There are two types of viruses that cause HFMD, and the symptoms can vary depending on the virus.

The symptoms of the HFMD usually start three to seven days after becoming infected, and can last from seven to

10 days. If your child has HFMD, they may feel tired, have a fever, and have a rash. Depending on which virus your

child has, the skin rash can look like:

• Small, oval, white blisters on the palms, soles of the feet, as well as in the mouth. Your child may have a

sore mouth and throat, leading to poor appetite or risk of dehydration (drinking and eating can be painful

because of the mouth blisters).

• A red skin rash with a brown scale on it. The rash appears on the outer arms, hands, legs, feet, around the

mouth and upper buttocks. The trunk is usually relatively clear. Sometimes there are blisters present, but

they are not usually in the mouth and your child can eat and drink as usual.

The blisters should not be itchy like chickenpox blisters. If your child has eczema, the HFMD can cause the eczema

to worsen and potentially become infected with bacteria.

For further information refer to the following Royal Children’s Hospital website

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Hand_foot_and_mouth_disease/.

If you have any concerns, please contact your local doctor.

Whole School Evacuation

On Wednesday, we participated in an evacuation procedure where the students and teachers evacuated to the

oval from their classrooms. It is school policy that we test our emergency procedures every term as stated in our

Emergency Management Plan. I would like to acknowledge the students and teachers for the responsible manner

in which they participated in this evacuation procedure. At the conclusion of our evacuation procedures we

conduct a process review to assess how the emergency evacuation took place and if there are any

recommendations to improve the process.

Regional Conference

Today Ms Vidmar and I are attending the Regional Leadership Conference where we are participating in several

professional learning sessions. One of these being, Visible Learning, facilitated by Dr John Hattie who is

internationally acclaimed for his research in education.

EVERY DAY COUNTS - STUDENT ATTENDANCE

All Here All Week Awards

The Student Leaders did not present any ‘All Here All Week’ awards at this week’s assembly. Again there were a

few classes that were extremely close.

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Week 5- 20th – 24th May

Attendance Report

W1 89% H2 74%

W2 71% H3 79%

W3 90% H4 90%

W4 85% H5 83%

W5 63% H6 79%

W6 81% E2 79%

W7 88% E3 82%

W8 88% E4 79%

W9 81% E5 73%

W10 88% E6 73%

E1 80% E7 85%

H1 73%

I wish all the Year 1 students and teachers a wonderful excursion to Werribee Mansion tomorrow and to our Prep

team who are having a zoo incursion held at school.

Enjoy the long weekend,

Kelly Spurr

Assistant Principal

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL FUNDING

PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE THE ATTACHED FORM

Each year The Department of Education gives funding to schools based on enrolment details. Each school’s

budget is separated into several categories and calculated using a range of formulas. One of the equity funding

categories is called Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index and is calculated using the

descriptions and codes you record on your child’s enrolment form, i.e. your occupation description and

occupation code and levels of school and non-school education codes. It is also important that the school has

current contact details.

The formula for the Student Family Occupation Education equity funding category is based on a coded weighting

system where, for the occupation component, the ‘A” codes attract no funding, the “B” codes attracts 25% more,

the “D” codes 25% more again and the “N” codes attract 100%. The Parents School Education and Higher

Education codes are also as important.

To ensure that Mill Park Primary School receives the budget it is entitled to it is imperative our records are true

and that they reflect the correct occupations of our school’s families. We therefore ask that you do not overstate

your family occupation and/or your level of education otherwise the school will miss out on valuable funding for

your child’s education.

Student information update forms will be sent out via compass and emailed to you this week. Please return

completed forms to the office by Friday 28th June.

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EXCURSION PAYMENTS

EXCURSION PAYMENTS – PLEASE NOTE NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE

Year 3 Cave Hill Creek Camp Deposit due 27th June - $60.00

Year 5 Phillip Island Adventure Camp Balance due 18th July - $250.00

Year 3 Cave Hill Creek Camp Balance due 16th Sept - $200.00

Angela Falso, Vivian Gulia and Alison Wylie

Administration Team

The Year 5 and 6 Bright Futures students have organised yellow mixed recycling

bins to facilitate recycling plastics across the school. These bins are placed in every

building and portable. Our aim is to reduce the amount of rubbish that we send

to landfill, so please make sure correct items are placed in the bins.

WHITTLESEA EMERGENCY RELIEF NETWORK MID-YEAR FOOD DRIVE 2019

Running from: 3rd June - 28th June

Each year, the Whittlesea Emergency Relief Network runs a food drive to assist families in need. You can help by

donating non-perishable food items, toiletries and nappies. Please see below for wish list of items and drop off

locations.

Canned Fruit

Cereal

Tuna

Longlife milk

Rice

Canned Tomatoes

Lentils + Chickpeas

Pasta

Toiletries

Nappies and Wipes

Drop off to: Whittlesea Community Connections, Shop 111, Pacific Epping, Epping

CLASSROOM / CURRICULUM NEWS

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READING MATTERS

Premier’s Reading Challenge

AMAZING! WOW! AWESOME! You are racing towards the finish line and we have 306 students

who have completed their Reading Challenge! Some classes are so close to the finishing line

they can taste victory! Please bring you reading lists to me in my office near H1 and H2. The

Premier’s Reading Challenge is part of our Literacy Program and therefore compulsory for each child to enter. The

Challenge is a great way for your child to increase their reading skills, their vocabulary and to widen their choice

of authors. Every student in our school has completed the Challenge for the last seven years so I know that you

will want to continue that success in 2019. I am available before and after school to answer any questions you

may have. The booklist for the challenge has yet to be updated but books from last year’s list will count. Home

Reading books are not on the list so borrow from your class libraries. The website for the Premier’s Reading

Challenge Book list is www.education.vic.gov.au/prc

Overdue Books

Overdue notices went home yesterday. We currently have 166 books overdue. Please look for these missing books

and return them as soon as possible

Book Club

Hello fellow readers!

Book Club Issue 4 pamphlets went out last week. Please peruse them at your leisure and all orders

must be either ordered or paid for on line or returned with cash in a school envelope by Friday 14th

June at 4pm. No orders will be accepted after this date, so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Happy Reading

Sharon Turner

Library/Book Club Coordinator

SPORTS CORNER

Whittlesea Divisional Cross Country news:

As the head marshal for last week’s Divisional XC I was fortunate enough to see all 4 of our students running out

on the course in some extremely cold conditions. Lani was the first to race for our school and sport district and

the extreme conditions unfortunately got the best of her and she had to pull out of the race before the finish line.

Next came Olivia who was amazing finishing her race in 4th place. Jaidyn then ran in an extremely fast paced

event and finished in 13th. And our only Year 6 student, Ana also ran strong and finished 17th.

Olivia has made it through and Jaidyn was also invited to attend the Regional Championships on Friday, 19th June

at Bundoora Park.

Go Mill Park!!!!

Sincerely,

Jason Gray

PE Teacher/Sports Coordinator

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RECORDING AT LALOR NORTH RECORDING STUDIO

Last Friday our Mill Park Singers choir and Year 5 and Year 6 Rock Bands had the opportunity of recording music

at Lalor North Secondary College, in the school’s recording studio. The Mill Park Singers recorded ‘Titanium’ by

David Guetta/Sia and ‘High Hopes’ by ‘Panic! At the Disco.’ The Year 5 Rock Band recorded ‘We Will Rock You’ by

Queen. The Year 6 Band recorded ‘Sunflower’ by Post Malone/Swae Lee. The students got real insight into

recording music live in a studio setting. They had an absolute ball and totally rocked it! They will all be famous!

We are now eagerly waiting to hear the recordings which are currently being mixed at Lalor North. The students

will be presented with a CD of the recording at an assembly in Term 3 and will all get a copy each.

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Thanks,

Simon Ferwerda

Music Teacher

REPORTING & STUDENT LED CONFERENCES As we work through the 2nd half of Term 2, our teaching staff are in the midst of preparing Semester One Reports

for our students and families. Our reports are designed to inform our students and families of their academic

progress across the semester and are an opportunity to celebrate the ongoing development and growth of our

students.

Printed ReportsPrinted ReportsPrinted ReportsPrinted Reports This semester, there will no hardcopy reports handed out to our students. All reports will be made available via

the Compass Portal on the afternoon of Tuesday, 25th June 2019. Reports can be easily downloaded in a PDF

Format on to a number of devices.

Student Led ConferencesStudent Led ConferencesStudent Led ConferencesStudent Led Conferences Bookings for our Student Led Conferences will be opening on Monday, 17th June at 4pm and will close on Tuesday,

25th May at 4pm. All bookings must be made online or via your child’s Classroom Teacher.

We are encouraging all families to come along to Student Led Conferences to celebrate your student’s semester

of learning. We also strongly encourage all families (Including students) to have a read of the Semester Reports

before the Conferences.

Bookings for Student Led ConferencesBookings for Student Led ConferencesBookings for Student Led ConferencesBookings for Student Led Conferences Since our Parent Teacher Meetings in Term 1, there has been a significant change to the Conferences Module on

Compass. The module is now considerably more user friendly and easier to use. Below is a guide on how to mark

bookings.

MaMaMaMaking a Bookingking a Bookingking a Bookingking a Booking via Compassvia Compassvia Compassvia Compass Users can click the notification on their Dashboard to proceed to make a booking or you can click the

Community menu (two people icon) and choose 'Conferences'.

When you click the

notification, you will

be taken into that

specific cycle. You

will now see a

description of the

conference cycle

when you enter.

You can click either

'Start Booking Now'

or 'Show me How to

Book' to proceed'.

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If they click 'Show me How to Book' this will take them to an instruction screen which they can proceed to be

guided through or Skip.

When proceeding to make a booking, you

will see the child the booking screen is in

relation to in the top right corner.

If you have more than one child enrolled in

this cycle, you will be able to select which

child you are making bookings for.

To book by timeslot you will click the timeslot they are wanting to make the booking for. The teachers that you

are eligible to book will be selectable on the right hand list if they are available at that time. If a teacher in the list

is not available at the selected timeslot, they will be greyed out.

You will then need to click the staff member on the right that they want to book with at that selected time. A

confirmation will pop-up and they can then click 'OK' to make the booking.

The timeslot and correlating staff member will show as green indicating a booking is in place. Any staff in the

user's list that they have made a booking with will show as green. White indicates they are yet to be booked

with by the user. Conference Bookings can also be made and viewed via the Compass School Manager App on

iOS and Android devices.

If you have any issues with booking in your Student Led Conference times, please see your child’s Classroom

Teacher or you can see me in Hibiscus 5.

Dean Castle

Reporting & Compass Coordinator

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PREP PREP

W1: Chantae

For excellent independent reading.

W2: Maddison

For sorting and describing 2D shapes.

W3: Tiva

For wonderful independent reading.

W4: Aadharsh

For amazing journal writing.

W5: Isaac

For sounding out words in his journal writing!

W1: Leon

For demonstrating the value of Excellence.

W2: Caleb

For demonstrating the value of Integrity.

W3: Kelvin


W4: Sienna


W5: Ahsab Mohamed

For demonstrating the value of Compassion.

YEAR 1 YEAR 1

W6: Michael

For making great predictions in reading.

W7: Charlie

For fabulous reading.

W8: Sarah

For fabulous letter formation.

W6: Jayson


W7: Arvin


W8: Anton


YEAR 2 YEAR 2

W9: Oscar

For fabulous reading efforts.

W10: Adam

For great efforts during independent reading.

E1: Summer

For great effort in reading.

W9: Harshita

For displaying the value of Excellence.

W10: Grace

For demonstrating the value of Respect.

E1: James


YEAR 3 YEAR 3

H1: Daniella

For explaining the positioning of objects in the

classroom in maths.

H2: Matilda

For my excellent effort in writing and typing by my

narrative story.

H3: William

For his amazing efforts in learning English.

H1: Maya


H2: Tiffany


H3: Affif Mohd


YEAR 4

YEAR 4

H4: Myah

For adding 2 digit numbers with the split strategy.

H5: Ashley

For great work with subtraction.

H6: Savy

For trying her best when completing all learning

tasks.

H4: Stephanie


H5: Dani


H6: Liana


YEAR 5

YEAR 5

E2: Layne Joes

For improvements in reading.

E3: Tala

For well thought-out, considered and persuasive

writing.

E4: Jimmy

For enthusiastic participation in class discussion.

YEAR 6

E5: Rabia

For being an enthusiastic learner.

E6: Eliesha

For showing excellent leadership skills.

E7: Densi

For a fabulous Australian Prime Minister project.

E2: Alexander


E3: Dion


E4: Riley


YEAR 6

E5: Jordyn


E6: Yao


E7: Kaitlyn

For displaying the value of Excellence.

VALUES AWARDS

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