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NEWSLETTER NO.25 THURSDAY, 22ND
AUGUST, 2013
WEBSITE ADDRESS is burwoodhps.vic.edu.au/
FRIDAY 23RD
AUGUST SUMMER SPORT – LEVEL FOUR
BOOK WEEK – LEIGH HOBBS VISITS
MONDAY 26TH
AUGUST ROTARY PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
WEDNESDAY 28TH
AUGUST FATHERS DAY EVENING - FOUR-YEAR OLDS
SCHOOL COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
FRIDAY 30TH
AUGUST SUMMER SPORT – LEVEL FOUR
SATURDAY 31ST
AUGUST MORNING TEA – SPECIAL PERSONS – THREE-
YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN
MONDAY 2ND
SEPTEMBER SCHOOL COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY 4TH
SEPTEMBER DRESS REHEARSAL – ALL DAY
TUESDAY 10TH
SEPTEMBER SCHOOL PRODUCTION
THURSDAY 12TH
SEPTEMBER SCHOOL PRODUCTION
FIRE BRIGADE VISIT - PREPS
FRIDAY 13TH
SEPTEMBER SUMMER SPORT – LEVEL FOUR
FRIDAY 20TH
SEPTEMBER END OF TERM THREE – 2.30PM DISMISSAL
MONDAY 7TH
OCTOBER TERM FOUR COMMENCES
FRIDAY 11TH
OCTOBER SUMMER SPORT
THURSDAY 17th
OCTOBER BHPS ARTS SHOW
MONDAY TO
WEDNESDAY
21ST
TO 23RD
OCTOBER
LEVEL THREE CAMP
FRIDAY &
TUESDAY
25TH
& 29TH
OCTOBER
DOVE PUPPETS - KINDERGARTEN
TUESDAY 5TH
NOVEMBER MELBOURNE CUP DAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
FROM THE PRINCIPAL … Esther Wood
BRAINSTORM STUDIOS
THREE WEEKS TO GO!
The costumes look absolutely
wonderful and the props incredibly
realistic! Students are practising
their songs and dances for the
forthcoming performance and the students’
excitement is building.
Don’t miss out. If you do not have a ticket order
form you can obtain one from the office or from
our School Website under Parent Information,
Notices.
A reminder that our school performance is an
integral part of the school’s curriculum and it is
expected all students will attend on both nights.
The exact time your child/children will need to
arrive at the theatre on these two nights will be
finalised in the next two weeks.
Students will need to be collected by an adult or a
designated person after the performance.
A WONDERFUL NIGHT IS IN STORE FOR
YOU ALL!
STUDENT USE OF MOBILE PHONES
SCHOOL POLICY
Rationale:
It is recognised that in these days
of modern communication it may
be desirable or necessary for a student to have in
their possession a mobile phone. However, it is
also recognised that these devices can be a
distraction for the students themselves and for
other students. This policy is not written to
encourage students of primary school age to have
a mobile phone in their possession, but to set
guidelines for the student if these phones are in
their possession at school.
Aim:
To ensure that mobile phones are used correctly
and in a manner that complies with school
requirements.
Implementation:
Parents or guardians must seek
written permission from the
Principal if they wish their child to
bring a mobile phone to school.
Burwood Heights Primary accepts
no responsibility whatsoever for
mobile phones whilst in the
possession of students at school.
Mobile phones will not be
permitted to be taken on camps,
excursions or to sporting activities.
Once on the school property,
mobile phones must be switched
off at all times.
The student must leave the mobile
phone at the school office. Once
left with the Bursar the phone will
only be returned to the student or to
the parent at the end of the school
day.
Students misusing mobile phones
within the school property or
causing a nuisance with them may
have their permission to have them
at school, revoked by the principal.
Students who bring a mobile to
school without prior approval will
have them stored at the office until
collected by their parent or
guardian.
REMINDER
PERSONAL GOODS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL
AT OWNER’S RISK
It is timely to remind you once again of the
Department’s policy about bringing personal items
to school.
Personal property is often brought to school by
parents, staff, students and visitors. This can
include mobile phones, calculators, bicycles, toys,
sporting equipment and even to such items as cars
parked on school premises.
The Department of Education and Early
Childhood Development does not hold insurance
for personal property brought to
schools (students, parents, visitors
and staff) and it will generally not
pay for any loss or damage to
such property.
PREP 2014 ENROLMENTS AND STUDENT
NUMBERS
It is that time of year when schools are preparing
for the following year and student numbers are
critical to the school’s staffing structure.
If you are aware of any families who may live
near you and have not enrolled, would you please
advise them of this timeline.
If your child will not be attending Burwood
Heights Primary School next year would you
please advise us of this?
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
NO HAT, NO PLAY
Coming up shortly is school hat time again.
From Monday 2nd
September, all students are
required to wear hats outside during
recess and lunchtime. Any student
without a school hat, will need to sit in
the designated area. If you know your
child has lost his/her hat now is the
time to purchase one. Please make sure
your child’s hat is clearly named!
Prep M- Matthew Jackson - for putting in so
much effort with his writing and presenting
beautiful work.
Prep W- Marianthi Theodoridis - for always
using her manners in class and her fantastic
improvement in reading.
Grade 1/2A- Mankirat Singh - for independently
completing his diary entry using a variety of
joining words. Well done!
Grade 1/2E- Giada Martin & Jake Tia- for
their amazing sizzling starts to narrative about
being “Lost In Space”.
Grade 1/2T- Hannah Punay - for being a
hardworker who is always willings to help her
peers. Good girl!
Grade 1/2WM - Alistair Lau – for making an
effort to stay on task and complete his work. Well
done!
Grade 3/4A- Isabella Sinni - for writing an
excellent Narrative about a kangaroo with small
feet. Sensational!
Grade 3/4J- Zoe Hewson - for working well both
with her partner and individually to produce an
excellent Our Australia” project.
Grade 3/4P- Angelica Veloira - for always
having a positive attitude towards her learning.
Keep it up!
Grade 5/6 A- Elisha Punay - for always putting
in her all during every production practice. You
are a superstar!
Grade 5/6L- Hamish Abid -for being
enthusiastic and asking questions while on the
Real Life Adventure.
Grade 5/6M- Jayden Bell - for being such a
focused, positive student during Number Group
and trying his best. Keep it up!
Grade 5/6H – Dominique Rivera – for making
interesting and accurate comments during class
discussions.
HOMECRAFTS – Grace Zhang 34P –for
showing great initiative and care in kitchen
classes. Thanks for sorting out the bandannas
Grace!
VISUAL ARTS- Magot Deng – for his use of
texture when making a clay ‘ancient tablet’. Well
done!
HEAD LICE
Instances of head lice being
present have been reported. I do
ask all parents to be vigilant in
checking their child’s hair and
taking appropriate course of action
to prevent the spread of these pesky critters.
Don’t wait until your child is obviously scratching
his/her head. Check before this.
If you require any assistance with this matter
please contact the office.
CLASS FORMATION
The process for student placement for 2014 will
commence in a few weeks as staffing becomes
clearer. We aim to have well-balanced classes of
students that take into account each student’s
social, emotional and academic development and
friendship groups.
Class compositions are based on Level groupings
(Level One – Prep; Level Two – Grades One and
two; Level Three – Grades Three and Four and
Level Four – Grades Five and Six.)
We endeavour to make optimum use of prior
knowledge teachers, parents and others have of
each student prior to class placement.
This is a lengthy process and entails much
discussion and sharing of information between
staff.
If there is any information you consider
important for the school to be aware of, please
put it in writing and return to me before
Monday 7th
October, 2013.
WEBSITE NEWS
Remember to check the website
for news photos and updates,
especially the “What’s on”
section on the home page.
www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au
FUNDRAISING NEWS
1. Chocolate Drive – Thank you to all
those who returned order forms. We are
expecting delivery of the chocolates
TOMORROW, Friday 23rd
August, but if
the delivery comes very late students may
not receive the chocolates until Monday.
We will do our best
to get them to all
students on Friday.
2. Election Day – As the school is a
polling booth, Election Day presents us
with a wonderful opportunity to raise
funds from outside the school. As such, we
will be holding a SAUSAGE SIZLLE on
Saturday September 7th
. If you are
available to help, PLEASE fill your
name in on the roster at the back
of this newsletter and return the
roster to Mrs Fahey. We will also be
BAKING CHOC-CHIP COOKIES on
Friday 6th
September in the school kitchen
– all helpers welcome, so please set the
morning aside. Thank you to the families
who have donated any of the following:-
white sugar
butter
self raising flour
SMALL choc chips
(homebrand from
Woolworths are
ideal).
We are still accepting donations – please
hand to the office or Mrs Fahey.
Thank you for your support!
Classroom Co-ordinators
CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED ON
TUESDAY 27TH
AUGUST.
FATHERS DAY STALL
Don’t forget our Father’s Day stall will be held on
Thursday 29th
August.
STUDENT BANKING
SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
Letters were sent home last Monday to notify
parents of acceptance into secondary schools.
Orientation Day is held on 10 December, 2013
KITCHEN NOTES
The Level Four students have been
learning about and cooking dough
this term. Breads and dough’s are a
staple of many international cuisines
and are enjoyed the world over. In
Italy, it commonly takes the form of
pizza and this fortnight we’ve
enjoyed cooking and eating two
types. Pizza Bianca, or Blanca as it’s
also known refers to any pizza which
is “blank” or without a tomato sauced
base. The Pizza Bianca we indulged in
is a simple dough topped with olive
oil, garlic, sea salt and fresh
rosemary. Delicious! It’s very simple
to make, but remember to allow an
extra 60 minutes for your dough to
rise prior to cooking.
Level Three parents visited us
for lunch
Pizza Bianca
Ingredients
1 quantity prepared pizza dough
(make your own, or buy a pre-
prepared base without tomato
sauce)
2 tablespoons olive oil
(approximately)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Leaves from 3 sprigs rosemary
(approximately 2 tablespoons)
What to do
Roll out your pizza dough and
stretch it to cover the baking
sheet in a rectangle
approximately 37 x 29cm.
Brush top of pizza with oil, then
dimple the surface all over with
your fingers. Sprinkle garlic, sea
salt and then optional rosemary
leaves.
Place baking sheet on the bottom
rack of the preheated oven and
bake until the crust around the
edge is slightly golden, 5 to 8
minutes, depending on how thin
the pizza is. Remove from oven,
brush crusts lightly with olive oil
and also the center if you wish.
Cut into large squares and serve
warm or hot.
Grade Prep, 1-2 Maths Puzzle
What is the difference in age between:
Lou and Liam: Liam and Lucy: Lou and Li:
Name: Class:
Put your answer in the box in the office from MONDAY
Grade 3-6 Maths Puzzle
`What is the missing number in Triangle Four?
Answer:______________
Name: Class:
Put your answer in the box in the office from MONDAY
2
2
2
2 2
OSHClub News
After School Care Program
Program Update 22.08.2013
Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone is having a fantastic week and isn't getting too cold. I'm just doing a
quick shout out to anyone who might have any books, board games, toys etc. that are just laying
around. The Playgroup has generously allowed us to use their stuff, but a lot of the toys are aimed
at younger children and don't really get used at OSHClub. I'd love to get some more age
appropriate things for everyone to use and am asking anyone who does have something that
they're not using any more too please donate to our group. There have been requests for dolls,
balls and board games but anything would be fantastic and much appreciated.
Have a great week :)
OSHC TEAM
Next Week's Activities
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
ACTIVITIES Rob the Nest
AASC – Hurricane
AASC - Mixed Tunnel Ball Exploding Lunch Bag (Science)
ACTIVITIES
Easy Banana Cake
Father's Day Craft Stick
Frame
Tie Card for Dad
Worlds Best Dad Award
(Craft)
Dad's Car Freshener (Craft)
Parent Information
OSHC program phone: 0423 225 807
Coordinator: LINDSAY
Assistants: JACKSON, ANTHONY, BELINDA, POOJA, ALEX.
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an
account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via
your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the
program.
Singing Lessons
AJ's Art Of Music
Singing lessons held at Burwood Heights Primary
School, after school with Miss Pridgeon. Private
one on one lessons, covering all areas of voice
training. Whether you are in Glee, Choir or simply
have a love of singing, this is the place to start! Call
0429050491 for more details.