Gembrook Primary School 50 Main Rd GEMBROOK 3783 Ph: 03 5968 1313 Fax: 03 5968 1548 email: gembrook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.gembrookps.vic.edu.au A view to the future Mr Bailey and some class members enjoy the hands on reptile presentation at the school Zoo excursion 17 July 2013 Diary Dates 29 July Sister School visitors arrive from China 6 August School Council 7pm (B&G 6.30pm) 6 August Produce Market-host grade 3/4S 19-23 August GemBook Week 23 August Special Friends Day 28 August School Council 7pm (Buildings & Grounds 6.30pm) 3 September Footsteps Concert (more details later) 7 September PFA Shopping Trip 10 September Senior Hooptime (TBC) 17 September Produce Market-host grade P/1H 20 September LAST DAY OF TERM 3 2.30 PM FINISH 7 October FIRST DAY OF TERM 4 9 October Prep-4 Swimming 11 October Prep-4 Swimming PFA Disco 11 October PFA Disco 14 October Prep-4 Swimming 16 October Prep-4 Swimming 18 October Prep-4 Swimming 23 October School Council (B&G 6.30pm) 29 October Produce Market 5 November Melbourne Cup Public Holiday 10 November RUN Gembrook 20 November School Council (B&G 6.30pm) 26 November Produce Market 4 December 5/6 Swimming (TBC) 5 December Enterprise Market 6 December 5/6 Swimming (TBC) 9 December 5/6 Swimming (TBC) 11 December 5/6 Swimming (TBC) 12 December Christmas Concert 13 December 5/6 Swimming (TBC) 18 December Grade 6 Graduation 19 December Grade 6 Big Day Out 20 December LAST DAY OF TERM 4 1PM FINISH Notes that have gone home: Booking school interviews online (all grades) Family occupations update All notes that have gone home are available on the school website: www.gembrookps.vic.edu.au 3 Way Conferences next week Monday-Friday A note has been sent home about on-line booking for the conferences. Go to: www.schoolinterviews.com.au (activity code: H8ZLR)Contact the school office if you need assistance.
Kym s Comment A VIEW TO THE FUTURE Dear families & friends Start of term.. It has been a great start to the term with grades settling well. It was fantastic to see everyone enjoying the first session of Footsteps on Tuesday morning. It s a boy!!!! Congratulations to Taryn and Cameron Smith on the safe arrival of their baby boy. Mother and baby are very well. As yet no news of the name This term we welcome Pam Kokovski to the teaching team. She will be at Gembrook Primary School on Mondays, providing literacy assistance to some students in the Junior Learning Centre and the Middle Learning Centre. Pam will also work with a small group of writers from the Middle Learning Centre. This literacy support program is in addition to the grade 1 literacy support program and the Quicksmart Literacy and Quicksmart Numeracy programs. If you have any queries about these programs please do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher or myself. Term activities.. This term promises to be another exciting term for all at Gembrook. There will be many extra curricula activities including: the Footsteps dance program and concert, the Girl s Footy Day, basketball competitions, China sister school visit, Special Friends Day, GEMBOOK Week and Produce Markets. Please check the calendar and the notices sent home part of the weekly newsletter. Next week Lynne Huberts begins some leave. During her absence a music program will be substituted for the art program. Alena Schnieder, who facilitated the Jellybeans program last term, will be filling in for Lynne. We wish Lynne an enjoyable holiday. 3 Way conferences Next week we will have 3 way conferences. This will be an opportunity for students, teachers and parents to get together to discuss student learning progress. It will also be an opportunity to get to know new staff for this term Ann Liston in 5/6A and Donavan Bailey in P/1. We have used a new system this semester for interviews-a note was sent home yesterday. Parents are required to log on to the internet and select a time. The website is: www.schoolinterviews.com.au Please contact the school office for assistance if you are unable to access this site. Sister School Visit On Monday 29 July 2013 we will welcome a delegation of seven students and a chaperone teacher from Kunshan Peiben Experimental School in the Suzhou Province of China. The three boys and two girls will be staying in home stay placements. Thank you to the following families for offering their homes for our visitors: Goodie, Thomas, Jarrett, Candy and Fisher. Thanks to Tabitha O Brien for the home stay arrangements for the chaperone teacher from China. The stay is for five school days and one weekend. Predominantly time will be spent in the school at the request of the Chinese government. However, on Wednesday 31 July there will be an excursion to Healesville Sanctuary. On Friday morning, 2 August, the Chinese delegation will visit the zoo to meet the Minister for Education, Martin Dixon. During the September school holidays Tabitha O Brien and Tim Dewar will visit our sister school in China. This relationship between the two schools is one part of our Asian Literacy program. This term all grades are studying an Asian country as part of their inquiry learning. Asian literacy is part of the new national curriculum introduced in to all Australian schools in 2013. Congratulations Annabelle Annabelle has been elected the Student Representative Council member for 3/4E. Run Gembrook -Fun Run November 10 Sunday 10 November is the date for the Run Gembrook fun run. This was a great community event and fundraising activity last year and we hope to build on our success of last year and make the 2013 Run Gembrook a great day. The planning team meet each Tuesday at 3:00pm in the staffroom. Please come along if you can assist. Alternatively please promote this event with your friends and family. Enjoy your week! Kym
Notes from the June School Council Meeting The school council welcomed Dale Bigwood who is replacing Taryn Smith while she is on maternity leave. The Finance; Building & Grounds; and Education reports were reviewed. The following matters were discussed: Exploring the possibility of having a photography based fundraising event Reviewed the school council code of conduct Reviewed and discussed the schools strategic plan Gembrook Township Committee Enabling families to use Centrelink Centrepay for school fees Reviewed Sunsmart and Healthy Schools Policies Approved the construction work to the multi purpose room to improve the facility Discussed the new climbing wall to be installed Organizing ways for families to give feedback to the school
Enrolment forms for all after school activities for term 3, run by Gembrook Primary School, have been sent home. The enrolment forms are also available on the school website www.gembrookps.vic.edu.au Places for each after school activity are limited so enrol early to avoid disappointment
Active Tuesday s at Gembrook Students are encouraged to actively walk, ride, scoot, or skate to school every Tuesday. The SRC will hand out raffle tickets to those students who have actively come to school on the Tuesday. If you can t actively come to school, x6 laps of the basketball court or 2 laps of the oval is OK. Term 3: prize is a scooter & helmet Term 4: prize is a skateboard and helmet All raffle tickets go in the draw to be held at the end of term at assembly. Good luck & have fun! This is a Streets Ahead initiative. For more information contact Council s Active Children s Officer, Kate Beveridge on 1300 787 624. $5 Sherbrooke SUNS This Sunday 21st July at Belgrave Heights Christian School the Sherbrooke Suns Championship Men and Women both take the court for their final home games of the season. Both teams are facing the Ringwood Hawks with the Championship Women tipping at 1pm and the Championship Men taking the court at 3pm. GO SUNS! Please Help Parents / Carers needed to cover new books. Please see Tabitha O Brien if you are able to lend a hand. Contact Details Please notify the school office if there are any changes to your contact details: email, mobile phone numbers, landlines, address, emergency contacts. It is essential for parents/carers to be easily contacted in case of illness / emergencies.
Emerald Community House is offering low cost ipad Training for students, parents and special needs on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Term 3. To book call 5968 3881 or echenroments@iinet.net.au Birthdays!! June 20 Michaela N 21 Brianna G 25 Hamish K, Megan I 26 Jack McC 30 Angus H GUESS THE WEIGHT OF THE PUMPKIN Winners of last terms maths puzzle: guess the weight of the pumpkin Connor Armstrong Mackenzie Bourne Angus Burke The pumpkin was 54kg WELL DONE!! July 2 Vanessa 4 Natalie L, Amy C 5 Katyn R 6 Harvey McK, Cheyenne 8 Josh H, Georgia F 13 Emma K 17 Sam G Family Maths Work as a family to solve the weekly maths puzzle and you could be rewarded with a Computer Pass to be used in your classroom. Put your entry in the box in the foyer near the office. Have fun! MATHS IS MAVELLOUS!! EMA 2nd Instalment Important Date 2 August 2013 If you applied for the first instalment of EMA in 2013 and your card was valid beyond July 15 th then you do not need to do anything. If you did not receive EMA in the first half of the year but you are now eligible then you should complete the forms, available at the office, by the 2 nd August. If you are new to the school then you should update your details by completing the form available from the office by 2 nd August.
Please return to your child s teacher on their return to school ABSENCE NOTE Date/s of Absence Students Name Grade Reason for absence Parent /Guardian Signature Date
Modern Celebrations from the Heart Carol Tokley Registered Marriage Celebrant Please phone for a no obligation chat 03 59682910 or 0427 682910 Fitness Class for Parents When: Wednesday morning 9.30-10.30 Thursday afternoon 3.45-4.45 Where: Gembrook Primary School multi purpose room Cost: $8 per session What does it involve: a mixture of fat burning cardio work, strength and toning work, core strength as well as stretching and strengthening to enhance healthy posture. Qualified instructor: Certified in many fields of fitness including advanced resistance training, personal training, group fitness, cycle and zumba. (And 1st aid, of course) Experience: 20 years gym, aerobics, group fitness, personal training and 15 years fitness club owner / operator. How fit do you need to be: come as you are. I encourage everyone to work at a safe level for themselves and I will guide you all the way. What to bring: a drink of water, wear runners, bring a bath sized towel and.. yourself.! Further enquiries: Natasha, phone: 0412183329