Woodville Primary School

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1 Woodville Primary School WEEK ENDING April 13 th 2015 NEWSLETTER Number 07 Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing Phone: Fax: Website: School Council President: Rebecca Scott PFA President: Hyla Ryan Before and After School Care: Camp Australia: Tuesdays Thursdays (fortnightly) Friday 24 th April CALENDAR OF EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES School Banking Newsletter Day TERM ONE 2015 Special ANZAC ceremony presented by the senior school students 2.30pm in the FLATS Monday 27 th April Sat 2 nd May Curriculum Day Improving Writing at Woodville Students do not attend school on this day WOODVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL FETE Tuesday 5 th May HCPSSA Cross Country Wednesday 6 th May Japanese Cultural Day Years 3 6 Japanese Taiko and Bamboo Flute Performance Prep Year Six Thursday 7 th May Newsletter Day PFA Mother s Day Stall Friday 8 th May Whole School Assembly 2.40pm PFA Mother s Day Second chance stall Monday 11 th May Year Six Doxa City Camp leave for Melbourne Tuesday 12 th May NAPLAN testing - years 3 and 5 Wednesday 13 th May NAPLAN testing - years 3 and 5 Year Six students return from Doxa city camp Thursday 14 th May NAPLAN testing - years 3 and 5 Monday 18 th May EDUCATION WEEK and ANNUAL BOOK FAIR Wednesday 20 th May Open Afternoon 2pm 3pm EVERYONE WELCOME Thursday 21 st May Newsletter Day Friday 22 nd May Whole School Assembly 2.40pm Dear Parents/Carers and Students, Welcome back to what is shaping up to be an extremely busy and exciting second term. We extend a very warm welcome to the new families who have joined the Woodville Community. As you will be aware, this year is the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC Landings at Gallipoli and as such, is a time for us to reflect on what, for Australia, was a pivotal moment in our history and saw the coming of age of Australia as a country. As part of this 100th Anniversary, there will be many events and activities planned for Wyndham but also around the nation and overseas as well. The senior school team has prepared a special

2 ANZAC day ceremony for the whole school tomorrow - it will begin at 2.30pm in the FLATS. Our school is conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School survey is an annual survey for Years 5 to 12 students offered by the Department of Education and Training. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's experience at school. Students in Year 5 and 6 will participate in this year s survey. Please speak to your child s teacher if you would like more information regarding the survey. Finally, a reminder that staff will be undertaking professional learning on Monday 27th April. This is a School Council approved Curriculum Day and as such students do not attend school on this day. All staff will participate in writing workshops; plan engaging writing opportunities for our students, and work in teams on our School Self Evaluation. Lest We Forget Lyn, Nadia and Jodi Principal Team Better Buddy of the Week A Better Buddy Is Friendly Cares for others Is responsible Values difference Respects others Includes others Congratulations to Seth Ryan for being the Better Buddy of the School. P.E news. The grade 5/6 students took part in a skills and question/answer session with players from the North Melbourne Football Club. Keiran Harper, Mason Wood and Joel Tippett provided the students with some insight into their lifestyles as AFL players as well as their lives growing up. They also talked about living a healthy lifestyle and its importance to wellbeing. Students then participated in some fun activities with the players including footy dodgeball, handballing and marking drills and a goal kicking competition.

3 Term 2 Core Value: Cooperation Week 1 & 2 13/04/15 20/04/15 Bullying-What Is It? Prep Grade 1 & 2 Grade 3 & 4 Grade 5 & 6 SPECIALISTS 00A 00B 12A 12B 12C 12D 12E 34A 34B 34C 34D 56A 56B 56C 56D Dana H Jett M Dakotah C Yve V Averil W Sydney W Jorja S Connor B Carolina C Wylie C Priya V Isabella K Vishwa P Eh T Ler B William J James S Bullying-Responding To It? Joseph O D Lillith McA Harry K Ohaani A Anita B Louise K-S Jaynaha D Patrick S Joshua Mac D Albat H Jarrod J Bilda O Danielle S Angel VDH Angela W Talia M

4 Classroom Pride Award Congratulations to for... Tidy tables Spotless floors Organised bookshelves/library corner Chairs being stacked on tables at the end of the day Rubbish bin used appropriately (pencil shavings and rubbish IN bin not near i School Fete News! Early Bird ride wristbands can still be purchased at the office for $30. These can be purchased until Wednesday 29 th April. These wristbands give you unlimited rides, a drink and a sausage on the day of the fete. Please be aware these pre-purchased wristbands will be given to students on Friday 1 st May. VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM! STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN NATIONAL PROGRAM The success of this unique and exciting Program relies on the support of volunteers. There is nothing more satisfying than sharing a delicious meal created with fresh produce that you have grown from seed to harvest. Every week over 100 school children share in this experience as part of the Kitchen Garden Program at Woodville Primary School. You don t have to be a green thumb or a master chef, you just have to love growing food, eating food and being with children. If you would like to volunteer in the kitchen or garden, whether you have one hour to spare or a whole morning, we would love to hear from you. A volunteer Working with Children Check is required. Please logon to to complete this check. The Garden Program runs Fridays Term 1 Starting Term 2 The Garden Program will run on alternating Fridays with the Kitchen program Contact: Caroline Nott on:

5 TEAM NEWS.. This year each team will contribute to our school newsletter. Teams may contribute samples of work, photos, student s thoughts and opinions. Woodville students produce fantastic pieces of work and this is another way to celebrate their wonderful achievements. Prep Team This term we are looking at families and change over time. Here are some family units from both prep grades. 1/2 Team 3/4 Team DOXA MALMSBURY CAMP 15th 17th April 2015 Here s what a few of the campers had to say about their recent camp to Doxa Malmbsury It was fun running in a circle on the trampoline. Eh Su Klay The climbing wall was scary but I had a go. Connor I enjoyed the river ecology. Jerome found a yabbie on the river walk. Jako It was my first time at camp and I was so excited. It was really fun! Briege Some activities were really challenging but the Doxa staff helped us. Cody I archery first I failed but on my second go I hit the red. Fono I liked camp so much I want to go again. Jarrod The beds at camp were really comfy so my cabin slept all night. Priya

6 5/6 Team The grade 6 students were extremely excited during the first week of term when their Grade 6 jumpers arrived. The grade 6 students are now wearing their Class of 2015 jumpers with pride. Grade 5 students are now looking forward to the time they will have their own.