principal’s messagedate: june 2nd 2016 issue 16 calendar of events principal’s message week 8...

The PURPOSE of Plenty Parklands Primary School is -

to educate children as lifelong learners to shape a better Australia.

Plenty Parklands Press

Date: June 2nd 2016 Issue 16

Principal’s Message Calendar of Events

Week 8

Thursday 2/6

9.15am-10.15am School Tour + chat with the Principal

Week 9 PLANNING WEEK

Monday 6/6

Year 5s planning Year 4 Egg drop

Tuesday 7/6

Specialist staff + year 2 planning Year 3 Mill Park walk … (weather permitting)

Wednesday 8/6

Years 1 + 3 planning 2pm-3pm School Tour + chat with the

Principal

Thursday 9/6

Years 4 + 6 planning

Friday 10/6

Preps planning 9am-3.30pm Year 4 Science Works

Week 10

Monday 13/6

Public Holiday - Queen’s birthday

Tuesday 14/6

6-7pm Year 3 Camp Information Night 6.30-7.30pm Year 2 Celebrating Our

Learning evening 7pm School Council

Wednesday 15/6

NMR X-Country 6.30-7.30pm Year 4 Science night

Thursday 16/6

7-8.15pm Year 6 Debate evening

Week 11

Tuesday 21/6

Prep—Farm dress up day

Wednesday 22/6

JSC Fundraiser-Casual clothes with beanie

Friday 24/6

LAST DAY OF TERM 1.30pm Finish

Principal - Claire McInerney Assistant Principals - Julie Nixon and Alison Devereux

Business Manager - Kristina Elvey 48 Blossom Park Drive, Mill Park, 3082 Phone: 9404 4311, Fax: 9404 4702

E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au

Staff news We wish Mrs Kerry Gibbs a wonderful holiday in Western Australia. She is taking long service leave from Tuesday June 14 to Friday June 24. Also, best wishes to Mrs Barb Baxter for her holiday which she is taking in the last week of term 2. We look forward to welcoming her back in term 3. In term 3 we have a number of staff enjoying some long service, starting with Ms Anne McKay who will be spending time with family and friends for the first nine weeks of the term. We trust she will have a wonderful time. Luckily for us Mr Steve Janevski, a regular replacement teacher for us and a musician himself, will be replacing Anne. Bu Sarjit Ladd will also be taking the first week of term 3 on long service leave and we are fortunate to have a qualified Indonesian speaking teacher, Ms Nicole Paperstou, to replace her.

Year 1’s have taken a ‘trip down memory lane’ this week, with a celebration of the ‘olden days’. It was a pleasure to welcome some of our ‘more experienced’ community members to PPPS to share their memories and some artefacts with the kids. Thanks so much for taking the time to join us and for adding an extra dimensions to the kids’ learning. I trust you will learn something new this week.

Principal’s message cont…..


Date: June 2nd 2016 Issue 16 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE CONTINUED

You think you can dance? With Plenty Parklands you can!

One of the many exciting events happening next term is the Prep to year 4 dance

program. The whole program is conducted by professional dance teacher, David

Skinner to enrich the Performing Arts curriculum.

It is hoped that all Prep to Year 4 students will participate in the program

regardless of their past experience or involvement in Dance. David will include some

of the ‘old favorites’ as well as introducing some new routines to today’s music.

The program will culminate with our School Family Dance on Thursday 25 August where students

will get the chance to show off their style in a demonstration dance. There will also be many opportunities

for families to dance and join in the fun on the night of the dance concert. Start planning your table

groups now. A ticket flyer will be sent home next term. Student dance notice and money to be returned by

Tuesday 12 July.

School Council

Three tips to help with parenting “Sometimes to get something you want you have to stop doing some of the things you habitually do. .. This principle applies as much to parenting as it does to other areas of your life. Often I see parents doing things out of habit for their kids that just don’t cut the mustard if they want their children to be well-behaved and independent. Here are three common parenting behaviours that parents should never do: 1. Never give attention to a behaviour you are trying to extinguish If you want your child to stop whining, for example, then resist the temptation to ask him to stop. This inad-vertently draws attention to the whining, which will guarantee that it will continue. Instead – move away from the behaviour you don't want. Do anything but respond to the whining. 2. Never do for a child something that they can routinely do Once your child can get themselves up in the morning then give this responsibility to them. From time to time they may need a hand to get themselves up and going – often adults stay in bed longer than they should. But once a child has accepted responsibility for something, don’t take it away from them. Instead, make it easy for them to take the responsibility (‘How would you like me to help you?’) with gentle reminders and subtle cues. 3. Never praise your child for a positive habit Are you pleased how your child always packs up their toys at the end of the day? If so (lucky you!), don’t spoil it be praising them for doing what comes naturally. If it’s a habit, then it’s a behaviour that is now em-bedded into their subconscious mind. Praising it will bring it to their conscious mind – where behaviours come and go. Instead, let them know how a clean room at the end of the day makes you feel – presumably happy, relieved or proud. There are lots of other behaviours that should go in your never-do list. This is just a start. What else can you think of? Never talk to a child when you’re angry because you won’t do much of a job. Never talk to a child while they’re angry because they won’t hear you. Never… I’ll leave you to finish the list.” Michael Grose

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We are 5-3 and we have been learning about persuasive texts. We are all very worried about how the Australian bush is getting cut down and about the lives of the animals.

I am the bush and I am koala

We are one - go hand in hand

I am the bush like Banjo and Henry

It's in my blood - gonna make a stand What am I gonna do - what about the future? Gotta draw the line without delay Why shouldn't I get emotional - the bush is sacred Ancient life will fade away

Remember the axemen knew their timber Cared about the way they brought it down Crosscut, blackbutt, tallowood and cedar Build another bungalow - pioneer town

Over the hill they go, killing another mountain

Gotta fill the quota - can't go slow

Huge machinery wiping out the scenery

One big swipe like a shearer's blow



We had fun at Chesterfield

Farm! We milked cows, fed the animals, went on a bus and explored

the farm. PREP 12



ICAS MATHS AND ENGLISH COMPETITIONS 2016 For many years now PPPS has offered students from years 2 to 6 the opportunity to take part in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). If your child is in year 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and is interested in taking part in these competitions please read the information below carefully and return the permission slip and money to school no later than FRIDAY 17TH JUNE.

The date for sitting the English competition is TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST 2016

The date for sitting the Maths competition is TUESDAY 16TH AUGUST 2016

Please be aware that these competitions can cause some students to put themselves under pressure and are best suited to students who work confidently and seek challenges in these areas. If you are unsure please consult your child’s teacher.

2016 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS)

Welcome to the 2016 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). For over 30 years, ICAS has taken place annually in schools throughout Australia and other countries. Your child is invited to participate in ICAS in 2016. ICAS provides an opportunity for students in Years 2 to 12 to gain a measure of their own achievement in a testing situation. It provides teachers, parents and students with comprehensive reporting of results in the areas of English and Mathematics. The student report is useful for highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses. All students receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly and their score compared with the rest of the students tested. The certificate and individual student report are also suitable for your child to include in a portfolio. Over one million student entries are accepted from over 6,300 schools in Australia and New Zealand annually. In addition, students from over 20 countries including Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and the USA participate in ICAS each year.

Certificates are awarded for each year level as follows:

High Distinction to the top 1% of entrants Distinction to the next 10% of entrants

Credit to the next 25% of entrants Merit to the next 10% of entries

Participation to all other participating students.

A UNSW medal is awarded when the highest score in each year level in each state in each subject is judged to be sufficiently meritorious. Students must sit on the official sitting dates to be eligible for a UNSW medal.

The entry fee is as follows, English – TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST ($10.00)

Mathematics – TUESDAY 16TH AUGUST ($10.00) In 2016 this entry fee also includes an administration cost

If your child is interested in entering please return the permission slip and entry fee by: FRIDAY 17TH JUNE For more information please visit the Educational Assessment Australia website at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—————— 2016 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS) PERMISSION SLIP Please return THIS section and the correct amount of money to school with your child no later than Friday 17TH June 2016

Child’s name Home group

to participate in the following International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS): (Please tick appropriate box) English – $10.00 (sitting date TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST)

Mathematics – $10.00 (sitting date TUESDAY 16TH AUGUST)

BOTH (English and Mathematics $20.00)

In 2016 this entry fee includes an administration cost

Please find enclosed ____________________ entry fee. Amount

I give permission for my child of

http://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au



SUSTAINABILITY TIP: Reduce Waste To reduce paper waste, use printers with double-sided printing capabilities. Whenever possible, print on each side of the paper. You can also use scrap paper when printing drafts.

Last Wednesday 25th May 61 students represented our school in the

district cross country event. It was a windy, cold day, but it didn’t dampen our students’ determination and will power to try their best while running 2 or 3 kilometres at Bundoora Park. Students ran in groups of 10 amongst each of the 6 other schools from our district. Therefore approximately 70 students were running at one time. All students displayed great sportspersonship by supporting each other enthusiastically throughout the day. I would particularly like to congratulate the following students who will

represent the Bundoora District at the Divisional Cross Country event on Wednesday 1st June at Bundoora Park; Adam 8

th place, James 9

th place, Zara 3

rd place, Jackson 2

nd place, Noah 1

st

place, Zac 7th place, Hannah 2

nd place, Anastacia 6

th place , Jessica 5

th place, Ethan 9

th place,

Ashley 9th place, Olivia 4

th place. Plenty Parklands were placed in SECOND position overall out

of the 7 schools, which was a great achievement! All attending students have made PPPS very proud as their behaviour throughout the day, demonstrated our values. I would like to thank the parents who helped to look after the students waiting and who acted as marshals on the day; Eli Anastasiou and Ivana Vangeli. I would also like to thank Emma Patterson and Ineke VanVliet for attending and ensuring that each child was ready for their race. A special thank you also goes to Kelly Goldspink, who took my Phys. Ed classes for the morning; and to Mr Scanu for his unwavering support. It was also great to see parents supporting their child and other children from our school, encouraging everyone to run at their best! Well done and thank you again. Julie Gatt

DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY EVENT



LOST PROPERTY ROSTER

Fri 3/6 Sylvia Hoyets

Fri 10/6 Marian Colwell

FIRST AID LINEN ROSTER

Fri 3/6 Margaret Brown Bryan

Fri 10/6 Kelly Sprague

6-8 Milad 6-7 Sundus 6-2 Niharika 6-1 Abbie

5-6 Leyla 5-5 James 5-4 Selim 5-3 Kai

4-32 Stephanie 4-31 Diwin 4-30 Jessica 4-29 Marus

3-20 Moyo 3-19 Fatima 3-18 Selena 3-17 Georgia

2-28 Eliza 2-27 Hunter 2-26 Charlee 2-25 Jade

2-24 Claudia 1-23 Travis 1-22 Maya 1-21 Brandon

1-16 Natalia 1-15 Raul

STUDENT OF THE WEEK The following students were presented on Monday May 30th

PREP STUDENT OF THE WEEK The following students will be presented at assembly on Monday June 6th

P-9 Peyton J P-10 Aiden P-11 Sebastian

P-12 Jerika P-13 Zack

ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE ROSTER

Term 2 June 6 P-9 June 13 No assembly— Queen’s Birthday June 20 2-26 Term 3 July 11 No performance July 18 5-5 July 25 P-11 August 1 1-16 August 8 P-13 August 15 3-20 August 22 2-28 August 29 1-21 September 5 4-32 September 12 No assembly—3 way Conferences Term 4 October 3 No performance October 10 P-10 October 17 1-15 October 24 5-4 October 31 No assembly—Report writing day November 7 3-17 November 14 2-25 November 21 1-22 November 28 P-12 December 5 4-31 December 12 Year 6 performance

ROOM OF THE WEEK

2-28

HOUSE POINTS 30/5/16

1st Green Grasshoppers 2nd Gold Goannas 3rd Red Rosellas 4th Blue Bandicoots

2017 PREP ENROLMENTS ARE

NOW BEING TAKEN If you are a member of our

school community and have a child commencing Prep in 2017 please come to the school office to collect an enrolment pack as soon as

possible.

Don’t forget to swipe at the end to get a receipt number and confirm that payment has gone through.


Date: June 2nd 2016 Issue 16 YEARS 5/6 SPORT PROGRAM 2016

Last week’s results round : 6

Redbacks Vs St Lukes

Football– Redbacks 66 points to St Lukes 6 points Soccer– Redbacks 7 goals to St Lukes 0 goals Bat Tennis– Redbacks 43 games to St Lukes 21 games Netball A– Redbacks 22 goals to St Lukes 0 goals Netball B– Redbacks 2 goals to St Lukes 5 goals Interschool Sport Program - Round 7 Friday June 3rd All games to commence by 9.30am. First named school is the home team and PPPS home grounds are - Bat Tennis and Netball. Football is at Kelynack Reserve (across the road) and Soccer is at RMIT (synthetic pitch-McKimmies Rd). Mernda Vs PPPS Redbacks Falcons (St Francis of Assisi) Vs Bushrangers For away games this week: Redbacks- Bat Tennis, Netball and Soccer are at Mernda P.S. Football is at Waterview Reserve. Bushrangers– Bat tennis at St Francis. Netball is at Mill Park Basketball Stadium. Football is at Redleap Reserve and soccer is at Hillsview Reserve (100 Great Eastern Way (Mill Park Lakes- Home of Bundoora Soccer Club).

Intraschool Sport Program: students to board the bus by 9.10am, to travel to Epping Leisure Centre. Games to commence by 9.30am and conclude by 11am. WHY ARE STUDENTS ALLOWED TO HAVE WATER ONLY DRINK BOTTLES IN CLASS?

Why is it so important that students drink water? Water is good for you. Our bodies are made up of 50-60% water. Water lost each day through breathing, sweating and going to the toilet needs to be replaced, especially in hot weather. Adequate fluid intake is essential to good health. Not drinking enough fluid causes dehydration. Any level of dehydration can cause physical symptoms such as headaches and irritability. Given the impact of dehydration on physical ability, it is believed that your ability to concentrate will be worse if you are dehydrated. Why should students drink in class? Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. By the time a person is thirsty they are usually already dehydrated to some extent. Children rarely drink enough during break times at school and often forget to drink unless reminded. Allowing and reminding students to drink water in class increases the likelihood that they will drink more. Drinking often, especially before, during and after physical activity is the best way to stay hydrated.

How much water should children drink?

The recommended daily amounts of fluid for children and adolescents are:

5 glasses (1 litre) for 5 - 8 year olds

7 glasses (1.5 litres) for 9 - 12 year olds

8-10 glasses (2 litres) for 13+ years * a glass is 200 ml

More water is needed if children are exercising or sweating due to heat. Physical Education & Sports Coordinator - Sebastian Scanu



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Opening Hours: 7.00-8.45am and 3.30-6.00pm For bookings/cancellations call Kristine on 9404 4516

Better Buddy Leadership program

This week in OSHC the children have been continuing to take on their buddy bear leadership

roles responsibility while performing their acts of kindness and writing school and OSHC Values

on sticky notes to make poster.

Children have been using a combination of art and craft to craft crafty buddy bear and display it

on our display board. Next week we will be doing lost of board game, dolls house, Lego, building

blocks and sport. Also, will be discussing values and friendship.

Holiday Club is fast approaching we are fortunate to have 4 services around to choose from. Go www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs For bookings go to campaustralia.com.au. If your child is not attending the program on the day or if they are away from school, it is important to give us a call on the OSHC direct number: 9404 4516 and leave a message so staff are aware of the child’s absence.

Thanks Camp Australia Team

http://www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs

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