Principal: Neil Pollard Assistant Principal: Kylie Fisher

School Council President: Stacey Barker

After School Care 9728 5491

24 October 2017

Leith Road, Montrose 3765 Correspondence to: P.O. Box 123, Montrose Ph 9728 2203, Fax: 9761 9359 Email: montrose.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web site: www.montroseps.vic.edu.au

SCHOOL CALENDAR

October 2017

Fri 27 Prep Transition Mon 30 - 31 Grade 3 – 6 Swim Program Mon 30 Prep Aquarium Excursion

November 2017

Wed 1 – Fri 3 Grade 3 – 6 Swim Program Fri 3 Prep Transition Tue 7 Melbourne Cup Holiday Fri 10 Prep Transition Wed 15 – 17 Grade 4 Camp Fri 17 Prep Transition Mon 20 – 24 Grade Prep – 2 Swim Program Fri 24 Prep Transition – Final Session Wed 29 2018 Prep Information Night

December 2017

Wed 6 Christmas Carols Tues 12 Orientation Day – Gr 6 & 2018 Preps Fri 15 STUDENT FREE DAY Wed 20 Gr 6 Graduation – York on Lilydale Fri 22 Last day of Term 4 – 1.30pm Finish Other Morning Break: 11.30am to 12.10pm Afternoon Break: 1.50pm to 2.40pm Uniform Shop: Wednesdays – 3.00pm to 3.45pm 2017 Term Dates Term 4 – 9 October to 22 December 2018 Term Dates Term 1 – 29 January to 29 March Term 2 – 16 April to 29 June Term 3 – 16 July to 21 September Term 4 – 8 October to 21 December Canteen Lunch orders to be in by 9am Wednesday and Friday REMINDER: All newsletter items must be in by Friday night in order to ensure they are

included in the following week’s newsletter.

Message from the Principal

Hi Everyone

Welcome Back Michael

Throughout this week our teaching teams will step out of

their classes in order to spend the day with our maths

mentor Michael Ymer observing demonstration lessons,

discussing the intricacies of what they saw and then

planning future units of work. For some staff this will be

their first experience working first hand with Michael,

whilst for others it will be a great opportunity to ask

questions that have been percolating for a while.

Grade 3 Basketball day

Today I had the great pleasure of watching the grade 3s

enjoying every minute of their basketball day. The children

were divided into 12 teams who right from the very first

ball toss went at it at top speed. This level of enthusiasm

was maintained as they progressed through the eleven

shortened games prior to the play-offs. Well done to the

staff who coached, managed & supported the year 3s.

Many thanks to the group of year 6s who

refereed/coached/managed teams as well.

Thinking Ahead

Even though term 4 seems to have just started, we in the

office have parts of our brains firmly focused upon 2018.

To this end, we need to know if you and your children will

be leaving Montrose PS at the end of the year.

Sentral Parent Portal

Our school uses the Sentral data management system.

The parent portal is now open and you are invited to

register and activate your access key. It is most important

that when working through the steps to register, that you

select the Portal 2 button. Give it a go! (Call the office if

you experience difficulties).

WORKING BEE CANCELLED:

Please note, the advertised working bee scheduled for this

weekend has been cancelled. I suggest that all who had

set this time aside to work around the school round up

your family and spend the day at a zoo, going on a picnic,

visiting the National Gallery or paddling up to your knees

at Port Melbourne beach. Have a great weekend!

Neil Pollard

Sentral Parent Portal is live!!

Access Keys for the new Sentral Parent Portal have begun to be distributed. It is vital when you register your key that you click on the “Portal 2” button. If you try and register your key on the initial screen (Portal 1) you will receive an error message.

If you have any problems someone will be available to help you today from 3.00pm and from 8.45 – 9.15 & 3.00 onwards on THURSDAY. Alternatively please email the office with your queries –

montrose.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

More functionality will be added to the portal in the future, including Semester 2 Reports, 2018 Parent Teacher Interviews, and more. Go and explore and please let us know if you have any feedback.

CLICK THIS BUTTON!!!

It was beautiful to see the sun shining on Wednesday morning and the children brought their baskets to the window with smiles on their faces and a big bounce in their step. With so much sunshine on show……oh my goodness, we could not sell our frozen items quick enough at recess and then again at lunch. Frozen apple and orange juice cups were literally flying out the window and we opened a record number of packets of fruit tubes (nicknamed ‘icy poles’). The children thoroughly enjoyed their frozen treats on the first hot day of Term 4 and I know they want to thank you for giving them some money to spend. From the canteen window on Friday we watched 2H leave for their excursion to Mont De Lancey. The children’s period costumes were just delightful. With five classes out and about on Friday things were a little quieter in the canteen, but still busy. Canteen Volunteer Thank you A BIG thank you to Emma Hedges for helping in the canteen on Wednesday and to Terri Archer, Dianna Gazeas, Jaci Caccia and Cath Pickles for their help on Friday. What can I buy? Freshly prepared Sushi - Teriyaki Chicken and Cucumber or Tuna and Avocado, is available for $3.00 a piece. Amanda

SPECIALIST WORKERS OF THE WEEK ART Artist of the Week: Heidi C 1/2N WOW: Helen A PD, Judah C PC, Kayla R PR,

Noah S PP, Tahlia K PJ SPORT Sport Star of the Week: Rhyan F 5M MUSIC Grammy Award: Flynn C 1B DRAMA Oscar Award: Tysen B 4S CHINESE Panda Award: Lucy C 5G

CLASSROOM WORKERS OF THE WEEK Kai C PC Chloe M PP Chloe C 1/2N Evie S 3/4G Claire C PC Bailey B PR Ruby H 1/2N Hayley P 5G Amelia G PC Harry C PR Elizabeth D 1/2N Zac T 5G Brielle H PD Nate h 1B Charlotte u 2H Tyler R 5M Max C PD Audra T 1B Elle H 2H Asher S 5M Lucy C PJ Will A 1P Evie C 2S Bailey Y 6C Jacob T PJ Kaden I 1P Jamie L 2S Max J 6C Beau T PJ Ashlee H 1P Max S 3B Lilly M 6C Cohen S-W PJ Elouise T 1S Xander D 3B Ellena G 6C Hayley C PP Ned M 1S Blake B 3H Skyla W PP Sam H 1S Riley K 3H Noah S PP Ella M 1S Nikki W 3/4G

VALUE OF THE WEEK NEXT WEEK’S VALUE Assertiveness Courage Imogen S PC Charlie R 3B Anja J PD Sage P 3H Dylan P PJ 3K Willow D PP Erin M 3/4G Kian T PR Zac P 4A Ari C 1B 4S Monique H 1P 4W Elouise T 1S Lucy C 5G Milla P 1/2N Veronique S 5M Emmanuel G 2H Alyssa N 6C Lucas R 2PV 6Q Olivia A 2S

What is it?

Courage is doing things even when they are scary or very difficult.

When we make a mistake, courage helps us

to have another go.

Sometimes, we let fear stop us from achieving the things that are important to us. Courage gives us strength and helps us do the things

that are right for us to do.

The Key for Success in Term 4 is Confidence. The habits of mind that go with the Confidence Key are: Working independently, Taking risks in your work and Accepting yourself.

Our YCDI Award winners for this week are:

Liara T, PD: This Prep D girl has made me so proud with how hard she has worked to give things a go, and most of all believe in herself. The things that used to get her upset or worried are not such big issues anymore! She used to get very anxious about tying her shoes, finding her hat, not knowing who to play with, and answering questions in class, but now she tackles all of these things and so much more with amazing confidence. Even better is that she has noticed this too, and it has made her feel very proud. Lately she has been reading with such amazing expression, and recently she said to me, “I used to be scared to use expression, but now I do!” I am so pleased that her growing confidence is helping her achieve wonderful things and most of all making her feel so good about herself. Liara T, I’m very proud of you.

Olivia V, 3H: Some people love it when work is too easy for them. Not this 3H student. She has the confidence to always take on the most difficult problem that is presented. And if ever she feels work is not difficult enough, she will even make up her own problems to solve! Some people love to relax and chill out when they finish their work. Not this 3H student. She has the confidence to look for more challenges and ask permission to do more work! Some people like to keep their abilities to themselves. Not this 3H student. She has the confidence to help others in the class who might be struggling with their work. Well done Olivia V! Your confidence is well founded and you put it to great use.

Liara T, Prep D Why do you think you got the award? Because I don’t like using expression and now I do. My Hero is: Matilda (my sister). My favourite thing about school is: Writing. When I grow up I want to be a: Vet.

Olivia V, 3H Why do you think you got the award? Because I wasn’t afraid of doing hard work. My Hero is: Koko (my dog). My favourite things about school are: Reading Maths and Art. When I grow up I want to be a: Don’t know.

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After School Basketball

Our After School Basketball program is a lot of fun, but only operates due to the fantastic job done by two of our Montrose PS Mums.

They will be handing over this role in 2018 and are looking for any interested parents wanting to become the new After School Basketball Coordinators.

If this is something that you would enjoy, please see the office for further details.

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HELP WANTED School Banking Volunteer

We are looking for one more parent to take on the one-day-a-week role

of School Banking.

This is a shared role with another parent.

If you are interested please contact

the office for more details.

LOST 2 Hoodies

Size 10 & Size 14

Taite P

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APPLES AND PEARS

Apples and Pears are available to purchase! We have a local company delivering apples to Montrose Primary School once a fortnight. These are now available to purchase for any interested Montrose family. The next delivery will be Thursday 26

th

October but orders must be placed by Wednesday 25th

October. Please fill out the attached form and hand it in to the office along with appropriate CASH on Wednesday 25

th October at the latest! Thank you.

Child’s Name: _________________________ Contact Number: _______________________

All fruit is handpicked locally in the Yarra Valley and is always fresh!

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Choice of Fruit Quantity Amount Due

Pink Lady (5.5kg bag - $10.00)

Fuji (5.5kg bag - $10.00)

Granny Smith (5.5kg bag - $10.00)

Golden Delicious (5.5kg bag - $10.00)

Green Pears (5.5kg bag - $10.00)

Brown Pears (5.5kg bag - $10.00)

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