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Issue 8, 30th March 2017

At EHPS we value: Friendliness, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, and Persistence

CALENDAR March Fri 31 ................. Hot Cross Bun delivery Fri 31 ................. Grandparents & Special Friends Day -

11.30am Fri 31 ................ ICAS registration due Fri 31 ................. Term 1 ends - 2.30pm dismissal

April Mon 17 ............. Easter Monday public holiday Tue 18 ............... Term 2 commences Tue 18 ............... School Banking commences Tue 18 ............... Assembly - Hall - 2.30pm Fri 21 ................. Yr 6 Excursion - A day in the life of AHS Mon 24 ............. ANZAC celebration - Hall - 2.30pm Tue 25 ............... ANZAC Day public holiday

May Tue 2 ................. PFA Meeting Thu 11 ............... Mother’s Day Breakfast Thu 18 ............... Harmony Day celebration Wed 24-Fri 26 ... Yr 5 Camp - Sovereign Hill Mon 29 ............. EHPS Student free day

June Mon 12 ............. Queen’s Birthday public holiday

August Fri 18 ................. EHPS Student free day

Students do not attend school on public holidays.

Whole School Assembly

Every Monday at 2.30pm in School Hall. All welcome

SCHOOL TOURS Fridays at 9.30am

Bookings essential - please call School Office

ENROLMENTS FOR 2018 are being accepted now—please submit by

the end of Term 2.

2017 Term Dates Term 1: 30 January* to 31 March Term 2: 18 April to 30 June Term 3: 17 July to 22 September Term 4: 9 October to 22 December * 30 January is a state wide student free day. EHPS student free days: 31 January, 29 May and 18 August.

Essex Heights Primary School 22-30 Essex Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Telephone: (03) 9807 4944 Fax: (03) 9888 2249 essex.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.essexheightsps.vic.edu.au

Principal: Mr George Perini

Office Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday during school terms

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

As this term comes to an end it is a good time to reflect upon the many great achievements, events and learning experiences that the children have had since late January. In classes students have been very active and many have shown great application to their work as well as joining with their friends in fun activities. Our new Preps have really settled in well and at the other end of the school our Year 6 students have really shown leadership and great maturity as they embark upon their last year at Essex Heights.

As I have toured prospective parents around the school they often remark upon the wonderful working atmosphere that they observe in classrooms. As I walk into each year level I regularly see children working individually, others discussing their work, focussed and listening to instructions or others involved in an activity with a teacher. This term has been a great start to 2017 and I am sure it will continue when we return in Term 2.

Last week I mentioned that Mrs Joan Scott would be taking leave during Term 2 and most likely be retiring at the end of that time. I am very pleased to announce that Carolyn Wilson and Ben Wooster will share the Assistant Principal position vacated by Mrs Scott. Their skills and passion for education add to the leadership mix at Essex Heights and I look forward to working closely with them and Ina Kuehlich within the Principal team. I am very pleased to announce that I have also added Brianna Golsworthy to the leadership team for one day per week. Ms Golsworthy’s role will centre upon school daily organisation, data collection and analysis, as well as expanding our use of Compass. As a result of these appointments, two new staff members will join our school in Term 2. Ms Elisha Cottrell will spend one day in 4G and also take on a PE role for two other days in conjunction with Ben Wooster whilst Ms Cassandra Dillon will be part of the Art department with Carolyn Wilson. Ms Cottrell and Ms Dillon have both previously worked

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Term 1 ends TOMORROW, Friday 31st March.

Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm.

After School Care is available

Term 2 starts on TUESDAY 18th April.

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in the school as casual relief teachers. I am sure that you will join with me in welcoming them both to our school and we look forward to them having a long and productive association with the children.

Following the term vacation, school resumes on Tuesday 18th April. Due to the fact that we will be having a special ANZAC assembly the following Monday (24th April), a normal weekly assembly will be held on Tuesday 18th April at 2.30pm in the Hall.

I hope that you all have a restful and happy Easter break and I look forward to seeing all at the start of Term 2.

Happy Easter,

George Perini Principal

Thank you and farewell at Monday’s Assembly

Dear Parents and School Community Members,

This is my last week at Essex Heights, in the Assistant Principal office; as you know I am about to take some leave with a view to retiring at the end of Term 2.

Thank you to the PFA representatives and parent community for all your kind words and for the beautiful rose that was presented to me at Monday’s assembly. I have been very fortunate to work in such a supportive community over a very long period of time. Of course I will miss everyone and all the daily happenings at Essex Heights. In particular I will miss the daily contact with all of your children. I have so enjoyed getting to know them, working with them in many contexts, and celebrating their achievements, big and small.

FROM JOAN SCOTT

I am of course looking forward to the luxury of time to spend with my family, and to devote to other areas of my life.

I’m sure I’ll pop in to the school from time to time to see how the children are going, and may catch up with some of you.

In the meantime, thanks again, and all the best for the future.

Regards Joan Scott

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We’re looking forward to Grandparents and Special Friends Day tomorrow, Friday 31st March (last day of Term 1). Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to visit their grandchildren at school, see their classroom and school, and enjoy a special concert and picnic lunch tomorrow from 11.30am until about 2.15pm.

The program for the day will be:

11.30am meet in the Stadium for a ‘Welcome Assembly’ and concert

12.30pm visit classrooms with your grandchildren

1.00pm meet in the school grounds to share a picnic lunch (BYO chairs, picnic rugs and lunch)

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

Friday 31st March

Special Friends Day Dear Grandparents, Parents and Special Friends,

For Grandparents & Special Friends Day, the Essex Heights students have some exciting musical performances planned for you, along with some other fun activities and creative displays. The following Choirs and Ensembles will be performing for everyone on the day: Year 1 & 2 Choir, Year 4 Marimba Ensembles and the Year 6 Marimba Ensembles (School Song).

Thank you and see you there!

Jeremy Chan

Music Captain

Kenalkan, nama saya Bu Sarah. Let me introduce myself, my name is Miss Sarah.

Many of you will have noticed some Indonesian phrases and words in a recent newsletter. Throughout this term the students have been learning more about Indonesia through photos and artefacts from my experiences, as well as continuing to develop their vocabulary to introduce themselves to others.

The Preps have made a wonderful start to their Indonesian learning and are already using words and phrases without prompting!

I am also very pleased to have four fantastic Year 6 Indonesian Captains who have eagerly told me about some of their creative ideas for integrating the Indonesian language across the school! We look forward to Mia, Sophia, Stephanie and Abbie leading their peers throughout the year.

Sayembara Lisan: Statewide annual Indonesian Oral Competition

The Sayembara Lisan is an annual statewide Indonesian Oral Competition for Prep to Year 11 students.

It is a wonderful opportunity for students to use their language in an environment other than the classroom and to have fun speaking Indonesian!

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Bahasa Indonesia

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Students receive all competition questions and material which they are required to learn prior to the day. Practices are in Indonesian class time. However, children are also encouraged to practise at home.

Please note families are required to make private travel arrangements to the venue on the day.

Date: Saturday May 13th

Students who wish to participate in the competition are encouraged to return their notices by the end of Term 1 to ensure preferences of morning/afternoon sessions can be catered for.

We look forward to the students’ involvement.

Tanggal Penting: Important Dates/Events

April 8th- April 13th 12th Indonesian Film Festival ACMI, Federation Square. Details: https://www.filmfest.net.au/festival/indonesian-film-festival/ April 29th - April 30th Nusantara Indonesia Street Festival Queen Victoria Market Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria streets Details: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/Festivals/Multicultural/Pages/e0fedeec-143c-4599-951e-86caa8b24803.aspx April 25th – May 22nd Exhibition: Expressions of the Sacred The Highway Gallery 14 The Highway, Mt Waverley (Free Entry) Thanks to Fiona Stocker (mother of Allison in 1P) for the flyer below with information about this exhibition. Saturday May 13th (12pm-7pm) The Indonesian Satay Festival 2017 & Sayembara Lisan- Indonesian Speaking Competition Box Hill Town Hall

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March 30th ....... Cooper H Ariana P

31st ....... Arnav G

April 2nd ....... Isabelle H

4th ....... Yejeong C

5th ....... Grace L Ishi G

6th ....... Jack W Jun T Ronia M

7th ....... Jacob H

8th ....... Azaan H

10th ....... Gabriel T

13th ....... Lily D Liam G Eva R

14th ....... Louis B

15th ....... Cooper H Aaryan P Phoenix D

16th ....... Yana C Ariya L

18th ....... Nayonika J Karen C

19th ....... Isaac C Ethan L

MUNCH & CRUNCH CANTEEN

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - lunch orders only. No over the counter sales. 2017 menu available in the Office.

Canteen Roster

Please remember to sign the Visitor’s Register in the Office before coming to the Canteen.

Monday 17th April .................................. Easter Monday public holiday

Wednesday 19th April at 9.30am ............ Nisha D’Souza

Friday 21st April at 10am ........................ Amanda Kelsall, Erica Baddeley & Bee Bee The

If you are unable to do your rostered duty, please contact Maria as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please call Maria on 0409 934 573.

Getting involved in School Banking is easy!

All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:

1. Online Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account.

2. In Branch Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch (Hamilton Place, Mount Waverley, is our local branch) with identification for yourself and your child (eg your driver’s licence and your child’s birth certificate - check what you need to take so you have documents worth enough points).

If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away. Students bring their money in their yellow Youthsaver deposit wallet every week on School Banking day (Tuesday) and hand it to their teacher in the morning when they arrive at school.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking.

A reminder that Term 2 begins on a Tuesday and that’s School Banking day.

Thanks and enjoy the holidays! Angela Millan

School Banking Co-ordinator

School Banking day at EHPS is Tuesday

SCHOOL BANKING

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Before School Care: 7.00am to 8.45am Monday to Friday After School Care: 3.30pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday

Vacation/Holiday Care & Student-Free (Curriculum) Day: 7.00am to 6.00pm

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Dear Parents,

On Friday 31st March we will be operating from 2.30pm to 6.00pm. This is due to the early finish.

On behalf of the Before and After School Care Staff and Committee I would like to thank Mrs Scott for all her support and encouragement over the years. She has played an active part ensuring that the program has remained an integral part of Essex Heights. She has also maintained that the program continue as community based program. She was a member of the OSHC Committee for several years and built very close relationships with program staff and parents.

I would personally like to thank Joan for all her support and encouragement. It has been such an honour to work with someone of your high calibre.

Congratulations on a stellar career Joan. You truly are a remarkable person.

Thank you Paul Davis

Coordinator

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS

Hot Cross Buns

Thank you everyone for your Hot Cross Bun orders and to Andrea J and Caroline for organising these yummy treats for us. They will be delivered on Friday morning.

2017/2018 Entertainment Books

The new Entertainment Books have arrived! So order now and take advantage of some of the great deals over the holidays.

$14 from every Melbourne book sold goes to our fundraising efforts.

Meetings

Please note that from Term 2 the PFA meetings will be held on a Tuesday evening. Hopefully this may allow others the opportunity to attend and we look forward to welcoming all new members. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd May.

Have a happy and safe holiday/Easter break, Andrea Fyfe

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The Term 2 Chess Club will commence on Wednesday 26th April and will run until Wednesday 28th June. Classes run from 3.40pm to 4.40pm. Lessons cost $12.50 per lesson (full Term 2 tuition - ten lessons - is $125.00).

Chess Club is run by Chess Ideas. To register, or if you have any enquiries, please go to their website (www.chessideas.com.au) or contact them on 9532 8370.

The registration form can be collected from the School Office or accessed on the school website.

CHESS CLUB

Dance classes will be offered for Prep to Year 5 students in Term 2. Children will participate in a variety of warm up routines, create their own movements through activities and learn a choreographed dance to be performed at the end of the last session for family and friends.

LUNCHTIME DANCE will run for students in Years 1 to 4. Lessons are 30 minutes long and will run from Wednesday 3rd May until Wednesday 7th June. Maximum of 30 students. $40 per child for the six lessons.

AFTER SCHOOL DANCE classes will run on Tuesdays (Prep to Year 2) and Wednesdays (Year 3 to 5). Lessons take place in the Stadium, starting at 3.40pm and finishing at 4.25pm. The Term 2 2017 After School Dance program dates are:

Prep to Year 2 $90 2nd May to 27th June

Years 3 to 5 $90 3rd May to 28th June

Payment is by cheque (made payable to “Creative Dance and Drama”) or cash only. Registration forms can be collected from the School Office or found on the school website. Please bring your completed registration form and payment to the School Office.

Georgia Lombard Creative Dance and Drama

DANCE CLASSES

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

FRIENDSHIP - ADVENTURE - CHALLENGE - FUN

Are you wanting activities for girls aged 5 and above?

Come and give Girl Guides a try!

Visit Bennettswood Girl Guides at 21 Station Street, Burwood.

This is your chance to try something new and cool in 2017. Girl Guides provides a non-formal education program that is a dynamic, flexible and values-based training in life skills, decision-making and leadership. It’s a great chance to make some new friends too!

Girls 5 to 7 years on Saturday from 10.15am to 11.30am.

Older girls on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7.30 pm.

We would also welcome adults ( ) who are interested in working with girls through our Guiding Program.

“Empowering girls and young women grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible

community members”

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Adnams on (H) 9807 6472 or (M) 0407 542 680 or email: eadnams@baxtercourt.id.au

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FREE TENNIS for the School Holidays!

OAKLEIGH TENNIS CLUB invites you to TRY TENNIS FOR FREE until April 28th 2017

All visitors' fees = $0 for the duration of this offer, so you can play as often as you like for NO COST and with NO OBLIGATION.

If you don't have your own tennis gear, FREE RACQUET & BALL HIRE can also be arranged.

This offer is open to all students, staff, their families and friends.

Registration is essential, so for full details and to take advantage of this offer, please go to www.tennis.com.au/oakleightc/free.

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