WARRAGUL NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 24th May 2017 #7 7 ART ROOM NEWS 4 YEAR 6 CANBERRA TOUR 12 DIVISION ATHLETICS CALENDAR 2017 Thur 25 May Division Cross Country Parent Club meeting at 7pm Book Fair open night from 3.30pm - 8pm Wed 31 May Year 3 Warburton Habitat Tree excursion Rockfest (Battle of the Bands) Fri 2 June Seaweed Sam Year 2 incursion Thur 8 June Musical Soiree in BER Building at 6.30pm Principal s Report Year Six Canberra Tour It was a very early start on Monday 8th May for the Year Six students departing for the five day educational tour of Canberra. While on tour the students learnt about Australia s history, culture, heritage and democracy. Students visited the Museum of Australian Democracy at old Parliament House, Electoral Education Centre, National Museum of Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point, Parliament House of Australia, Mount Ainslie Lookout, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia, Royal Australian Mint, Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre and Telstra Tower. No doubt they all slept well each night after such busy days! TERM TWO ASSEMBLIES Friday 2nd June - Foundation to Year 2 Friday 16th June - Years Three to Six WORKING BEES 2017 TERM 3 TERM 4 Sunday 30th July 10am to 1pm Sunday 22nd Oct 10am to 1pm Warragul North Primary School requests a payment of $60 per family. The working bee charge enables families to contribute in lieu of attendance. O'Dowd's Rd. Warragul North. P.O. Box 354 Warragul 3820 Phone (03) 5623 4066 Fax (03) 5623 4345 www.warragulnorthps.vic.edu.au
2 Principal s Report continued Year Six Canberra Tour continued I would like to acknowledge the commitment of the Year Six teachers, Miss Cummings, Mrs Brentwood and Mr Prokopiwskyi who accompanied the children on the five day Canberra tour. Also a big thank you to Mrs Purcell who offered to go to Canberra in place of Mrs Kingsley who then stepped into Mrs Purcell s Foundation class. Their dedication to their students is most appreciated. I also acknowledge and thank the parent volunteers, Mark Faith, Danny Gorman, Karen Boardman and Justin Brook, who gave up their time to take part in the trip to assist the teachers and students. I hope you enjoy viewing the photos from the Canberra tour. The Year Six teachers returned elated with the behaviour and good manners of our students. Well done Years Sixers! Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee The Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee of School Council meets twice each term to discuss any issues relating to the school s buildings and grounds. The sub-committee plans and co-ordinates each term s working bee. If there are any parents who would be interested in joining this small, but dedicated group, please contact the school office for further details. Corinne Collins Principal
Warragul North Primary School Values 3 iteracy ngagement chievement espect umeracy ntegrity urturing etting Along umeracy What is it? The definition of numeracy states that a numerate person should understand the ways mathematics can be used for communication, and this requires the possession of two attributes 1. being at-ease with all those aspects of mathematics that enable a person to cope with the practical demands of everyday life. 2. the ability to understand information presented in mathematical terms. Students become numerate as they develop the knowledge and skills to use mathematics confidently at school and in their daily lives. Numeracy involves students recognising and understanding the role of mathematics in the world and having the dispositions and capacities to use mathematical knowledge and skills purposefully. In a nutshell Numeracy means the ability to use mathematical knowledge in a range of situations. GETTING ALONG - Year Three Riley (3BC) LITERACY - Year Four Lahni (4MA) ENGAGEMENT - Year Five Tyler (4/5T) ACHIEVEMENT - Year Six Ella (6BR) School Values medals were awarded at assembly on Friday 19th May to Jordyn (from 21st April), Ella, Lahni, Riley and Tyler. Congratulations!
4 Year 6 Canberra Tour The Australian Government recognised the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the National Capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. To assist parents in meeting the cost of the tour, the Australian Government contributes funding under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (P.A.C.E.R.) programme toward the travel expenses incurred. This contribution will be paid directly to the school now the tour has been completed. We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program and we trust that the tour was a rewarding experience for our Year Six students. Miss Melissa Cummings and Mr Prokopiwskyi Year Six Camp Co-ordinators
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6 AN INVITATION TO OUR BOOK FAIR! Where: Warragul North Primary School OPEN NIGHT in the LIBRARY Date: Time: Thursday 25th May, 2017 3.30pm until 8.00pm Don t miss out! Every purchase supports our school! www.lamontbooks.com.au
7 P.E. Wall of Fame Every week in Physical Education one student from the Junior (Years 1/2), Middle (Years 3/4) and Senior (Years 5/6) school is rewarded with being named the P.E Wall of Fame champion for that week. Term Two - Week 4 Champions The P.E Wall of Fame champion is a student who has shown great determination, effort, encouragement, sportsmanship and resilience during their Physical Education class. Mr Callan Fisher Physical Education Teacher Term Two - Week 5 Champions Junior Middle Senior Junior Middle Senior Roxy (1DE) Logan (4MA) Bailey (5PS) Charlotte (1/2M Madicyn (3BC) Pablo (6KI) News from the Art Room Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who lived during the 1800s and is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. The National Gallery of Victoria is presenting Van Gogh and the Seasons exhibition exclusive to Melbourne until 9th July, 2017. Inspired by the Van Gogh exhibition the Year Three and Four students have explored landscapes, adding trees that show their understanding of creating perspective in art. Students have been blending paint to create detail in their trees, leaves and ground area. Don t they look great? Mrs Debbie Dunlop, Ms Jo Draisma and Mrs Deb Magyar Visual Arts Teachers
8 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government s commitment to breaking the link between a student s background and their outcomes. CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. HOW TO APPLY Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef MORE INFORMATION For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: $125 for primary school students $225 for secondary school students. 1
9 Hello from the Acorn Room Mighty oaks from little acorns grow What a privilege it is to work with young people. People who, like little acorns, are only small at the moment, but have such potential for immense growth. With the right conditions, good soil, sunlight and water, the acorn grows into a one of the most magnificent trees, the oak tree. It is my hope that the children of this school find themselves in that optimal growth environment too. That their unique gifts and abilities might be nurtured and grown in them such that they can be their best, unique selves. But life brings seasons. Life is not just sunshine and happy times. There are times of sadness, of struggle, of pain. Such seasons don t last forever, but need to be journeyed through from time to time. The Acorn Room is a place where children can be supported in their journey if needed. Mrs Sheryn Cutler WNPS Chaplain Warragul North Primary School offers chaplaincy and pastoral care to students and families in the Acorn Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
10 Canteen Roster PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LACK OF VOLUNTEERS THE CANTEEN WILL ONLY OPEN ON WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS. DATE TIME VOLUNTEER Thursday 25th May 1.30pm to 2.15pm Simone Rhodes Friday 26th May 9.00am to 10.15am Tracey Armstrong Angela Brown Helen Sibley Wednesday 31st May 1.30pm to 2.15pm Julie Henshall Thursday 1st June 1.30pm to 2.15pm Belinda Hogan Friday 2nd June 9.00am to 10.15am Elvira Honey Victoria Lee Rachel Steenholdt Wednesday 7th June 1.30pm to 2.15pm Aimee Beck Thursday 8th June 1.30pm to 2.15pm Rachel Wanigavitharana Friday 9th 9.00am to 10.15am Tracey Armstrong Belinda Paredes Rebecca Sanders TERM TWO SOIREE Catch em being good raffle As the Performing Arts Co-ordinator at Warragul North Primary School, I am fortunate to have enjoyed watching the talented students from our Private Performing Arts program perform at soirées and assemblies. These occasions are great opportunities for our students to showcase their musical talents. Soirées (music recitals) are a regular event at the school and both teachers and children alike look forward to the evening, where families and friends make up the audience. We encourage all the children who take part in private lessons at school, to present an item at a soirée during the year. For some children it will be their first real performance. If you are interested in your child being part of the Private Performing Arts program in 2017 I would like to invite you to our first soirée for the year on Thursday 8th June in the BER Building (Prep Learning Centre) at Warragul North Primary School from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This is a great opportunity for you to see how the program works while being entertained by our current students. The teachers will also be happy to have a quick chat with you afterwards. Looking forward to seeing some new faces! Mrs Jill Binks Performing Arts Co-ordinator Our Catch em being good raffle winner is Keely (6CU) Well done! ROCKFEST (BATTLE OF THE BANDS) Loud music, guitars, drums, amplifiers and excited students are the order of the day when three Rock Bands from Warragul North Primary School take part in the Gippsland heat of Rockfest formerly known as Battle of the Bands, at Trafalgar Primary School on Wednesday, 31st May, 2017. Two of the bands performed at our senior assembly last Friday to an enthusiastic audience. Senior students from Year 4 6 make up the bands, The Rainbow Penguins, Hightide and Chamomile Tea. This is a great experience for our students and for most children it will be an extension of their Private Performing Arts lessons. If our bands are successful they will go on to compete in the next heat in August. Mrs Jill Binks Performing Arts Co-ordinator
11 OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE Activities at OSHC have continued to focus on allowing the children to use their imaginations with box construction and projects using the craft materials. Lego and Mobilo construction has been enjoyed by some while others have fun playing charades. The regular activities of computer games, the Wii and sometimes a DVD keep all busy. Ashlee has brought her little Jack Russell puppy in some afternoons which delights a lot of the children. Friday the 19th May was Walk Safely to School Day and it was great to see so many Warragul North families walking to school. All children who walked to school received a sticker. OSHC is available on a permanent or casual basis. Enrolment forms are available from the school office or from OSHC. A waiting list is held if a session is already fully booked. It is important that the school office or OSHC is notified if your child is not going to attend a session they have been booked in for as that place can then be used for a casual booking. Once you have a permanent booking you will be billed for that placement whether your child attends or not. Phone numbers for bookings and cancellations are: School Office 5623 4066 OSHC Mobile 0418 662 225 Hours for OSHC are: Before School Care: 7am. to 8.45am. NO EARLY DROP OFFS After School Care: 3.30pm. to 6pm NO LATE PICK UPS Judy Eastwell OSHC Co-ordinator
12 Division Athletics On Tuesday 16th May, 37 students from Warragul North competed at the Division Athletics that were held at the very sunny Joe Carmody Track in Newborough. It was fantastic to see that Warragul North had one of the largest contingents of students being represented. Through great skill, effort and athleticism we were lucky enough to win many ribbons throughout the day in a wide range of events from 1500m to discus. To cap off a great day, all our 12/13 age group relay teams finished off strong to finish first in their respective race. The students who came home with a well-deserved ribbon will now look forward to competing in the Regional Athletics at the beginning of Term Four. Mr Callan Fisher Physical Education Teacher
13 WARRAGUL NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL We invite you to come along to our: FOUNDATION (PREP) 2018 INFORMATION EVENING ON TUESDAY 25TH JULY, 2017 AT 7.00PM IN OUR WONDERFUL PREP LEARNING CENTRE Free child minding is available on the night Please contact us on 56234066 should you require any further information regarding enrolment for 2018, or to arrange a tour.