Around Antonio

Principal

Karen Patten

Assistant Principal

Tim Howarth

Assistant Principal

Annette Hayes

631-639 Whitehorse Rd

Mitcham 3132

Ph 9874 4371

Fax 9873 5505

E-mail address : antonio.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Web Site : www.antoniops.vic.edu.au

Our School Values

ERRIC

Empathy Responsibility Resilience Independence Confidence

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23 April 2015 Issue 9

Monday

27 April

School Council

Tuesday

5 May

Whole School

Photos

Wednesday

6 May

Prospective Parent

Information

Night

Wednesday

6 May

Mothers Day

Stall

Thursday

7 May

House Cross

Country

Sunday

17 May

Working Bee

Tuesday

19 May

Open Day &

Tour

Tuesday

19 May

Open Night

Monday

25 May

School

Council

Dear Antonio Park Families,

EXCITING NEWS

Kate and James Tyson are proud to

announce the arrival of their beautiful

little girl, Sophie. Kate and Sophie are

doing really well. APPS’s community

sends their congratulations and best

wishes to Kate, James and Sophie.

WELCOME TO KYLIE SANDOW

Kylie Sandow has taken over Kate Tyson’s class. Kylie

has had a few weeks to settle in and the students are

learning and working really well. Kylie has sent an

invitation to her students’ parents to join her and the

students for a morning tea. The morning tea will be held

next week.

LEVEL 4 CAMP

The Level 4 students and following staff and parents are

currently in Canberra on camp. Thank you to our staff:

Bonnie Ratten, Christine Ewan, Clive Hoskin, Rachel

Fittolani, Cathy Nisbet, Tim Howarth, Ann Yates, Wendy

Cook, Michael Howse, Darren McMenaman; and our

parents: Matt Harvey, Brett Livermore, Yalcin Adal and

Paul Goldsmith. They have given us a call and every-

one is having a fabulous time. We look forward to hear-

ing about and seeing photos of their wonderful

experiences. Apparently some very chilly nights and

mornings.

ANZAC DAY

The 25th of April was officially named

ANZAC Day in 1916. ANZAC Day,

25th April marks the anniversary of the

first major military action fought by

Australian and New Zealand forces

during the First World War (1914-1918). This year is a

very special year, as we are commemorating 100 years.

Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army

Corps. The soldiers quickly became known as ANZACs,

and the pride they took in that name continues.

The ANZAC soldiers landed on Gallipoli on the 25th

April, meeting fierce resistance from the defenders.

News of the landing on Gallipoli had a deep impact on

Australians and the 25th April soon became the day on

which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those

who had died in the war. Our thoughts are with the past

and current service men and women.

Prep Enrolments

We are currently taking enrolments and it is important

that we have accurate information regarding numbers

for 2016, so that plans can be put in place well before

the end of the year.

Congratulations to everyone celebrating a

birthday this week.

If you have a child commencing school next year or

know of anyone planning to enrol their child at Antonio

Park, it would be a great help to us if enrolment forms

were completed before the end of this term.

2015 SCHOOL COUNCIL

Thank you to our retiring members: Kylie Sandow,

Andrew Thomas, Tim Stuchbery, Clinton Cummins,

Jenny Semken and Jan MacDonald for their wonder-

ful contributions to our school as a school councillor.

Karen Patten

Aussies of the week

Parent Mem-

bers

Staff Mem-

bers

Community

Members

Margit Tully Tim Powell

Stephen Magner Sarah Hewitt John Hayes

Michelle Inifer Rebecca Linnett Paul Goldsmith

Karen Patten Ben Curcio Alec Baroni

Stacey Gamble Tim Howarth

Michael Halifax Vince Orsini

What’s Happening in Level 2?

What’s Happening in Level 1?

This week in Level One we had our first session of PMP. Students rotated between different activities, developing a range of skills. During PMP sessions students complete activities in bare feet. We ask that girls don’t wear tights on their PMP day, as it can be a little tricky getting them back on warm legs at the end of the session. A big thank you to all the parents who will be helping over the course of the term, this program requires a lot of support to be successful! Thank you! Our spelling focus this week is on the letter ‘w’ and the blend ‘ou’. Next week the letter is ‘c’ and ‘oi’. A new writing display has gone up in the

We have just finished our persuasive writing unit and all students have argued their points well!! There plenty of great examples on the Level 2 writing wall next to the library as well as in every class. Feel free to come in and have a look. This week we have begun nar-rative writing and there have already been plenty of creative ideas being

thrown around in our pre-writing sessions. Our ‘Under the Sea’ unit has fascinated many students and they all have lots of questions that we will answer over the term. If you have any re-

sources that are related to marine life, we would love to

have them in your child’s class. In mathematics for the next 2 weeks we are concentrat-ing on time. Any chance you can give your child to tell the time, especially on an analogue clock will be benefi-

cial for their learning.

Have a great week, The Level 2 Team

Our Level 4 students are having a wonderful time in Canberra and will have lots to report for next week’s newsletter.

Parents are asked to visit our website after 3pm on Friday afternoon for a more up to date estimated arrival time.

corridor opposite the staffroom. Have a read of the persuasive writing about the best celebration. During Maths this week we have been focusing on number and connecting numerals, names and quantities. Next week we will be focusing on time; learning about days of the week, months of the year and connecting familiar events to each. Have a great week! Level One

What’s Happening in Level 4?

What’s Happening in Level 3?

Level 3 are right back in the swing of things. We have kicked off our Narrative writing this week and are underway learning about Division in Numeracy. CAMP Excitement is building for Camp Rumbug. Please remember to pay your deposit as soon as possible or notify your teacher if your child will not be attend-ing. We need to finalise numbers so we can organise all of the fun stuff! Please also return your medical form and PG movie permission form as soon as

possible. LITERATURE BOOKS Literature books are an exciting way to expose your children to a range of texts in a supportive, group environment. It is very important that your child

brings their literature book and reader’s notebook to school EVERY day. It should live in their communication wallet unless they are using it. INQUIRY Thank you to those families that have started bringing in supplies for our “Can the Force be With You?” Inquiry unit. Think Simple Machines: levers, pul-

leys, wheels, wedges, axles, screws and inclined planes. Please keep them coming:

WRITING Have a look at our writing display just outside the staff room. Where would you prefer to live … in the City or the Country? Can you be persuaded to

change your mind? HOMEWORK

Don’t forget, homework is due tomorrow, Friday 24th April. Remember to hand in your homework book and your Reader’s Notebook. Have a great week. Rachel, Alec, Danielle, Jana, Natalie and Kylie The Level 3 Team

Aluminium foil Plastic containers

Cardboard boxes Paper towel tubes

Pop cans Soup cans

Old/flat batteries Dominoes (thanks Woolies!)

Funnels Marbles

Golf balls Toy cars

String Buckets

Cups Bowls

What’s Happening in Art?

Library News

As we all know, on Thursday 7th May we will be running our annual Junior and Senior Cross Countrys. With all school events we encourage and welcome parental involvement. If any parents are available to assist on the day (Juniors 9:00-11:30 and Seniors 12:00-1:40), please inform Mr Mac or Miss French as soon as possible. Please note that it is essential for all parent helpers to have a current Working With Children Check please.

In commemoration with the centenary of the ANZACS, students have been reading various Anzac Day books during their library sessions this week. We are very fortunate to have a wide selection of Anzac themed resources at our school to help us remember the Australians who served and died in the war.

Lest we forget.

APPS ANZAC WALLS OF REMEMBRANCE All Level 2, 3 and 4 students have been creating red poppies that are displayed on the art studio walls and outside the library. Level 3 and 4 students were able to choose their own materials and created individual poppy styled flowers. Level 2 students cut paper plates and painted these to create their poppies. Level 1 students have been busy since last term creating sunflowers by printing with sponges and their handprints. MIRO ARTWORK Level 4 students also have artwork influenced by the Spanish Surrealist artist Joan Miro – these are on display in the art studio, the Library and the towers in the foyer and Library corridor. Please call in and have a look at the amazing work created by your children. Janet George Visual Arts teacher

What’s Happening in PE?

COMMUNITY NOTICES (Please check the Community Noticeboard for further details)

Nunawading Market Sunday 26th April 9am-2pm. 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. Enquiries 0412 324 249.

Anglicare is presenting a workshop on parenting entitled “Boys for Beginners” from May 13 to June 10 every Wednesday 7-9pm. Anglicare

Victoria, 7-11 Shipley St, Box Hill. Ph 9735 6134 or 0488 501 204

Blackburn High School Open Night, 29 April 6-8pm ph 8804 6464 or visit www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au

The Yarra Ranges Children’s writers festival presents David Walliams and Andy Griffiths appearing at Stories Up High www.storiesuphigh.com.au Includes Oz Opera Hansel and Gretel and cooking lessons at Shannon Bennett’s Piggery Café and so

much more.

Eastmont Pre-School Open Day Saturday 2nd May10am-1pm, 32 Frank Street Vermont, Ph 9874 4044

Pinemont Pre-School Open Day Saturday 2nd May 10am-12pm, 29 Hygeia Pde, Ringwood North 9870 3582

Ringwood Uniting Church Saturday 9th May 9:30-11:30am, 2 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood, 9870 1707

Irabina is presenting a workshop on supporting families living with Autism. Tuesday 21st April 7-9pm, 193 Bayswater Rd, Bayswater $20

per family. For bookings go to www.irabina.com or phone 9720 1118

IONIC Coaching Service run by Freemasons is coaching offered at heavily reduced prices. Coaching is by qualified teachers and is run not

for profit. Visit www.ionic.org.au

Camp Australia

It has been a lot quieter than usual at before and after school care, without the Level 4s. We hope they are having great time and look forward to their return next week. What's on this week: Craft: This week we have been getting creative with paints and pastels to create self portraits and using our imagination. We also have new hama beads, which has been very popular. Cooking: We made a lovely banana cake on Tuesday which always makes the place smell great. We've also made popcorn and other yummy treats. Inside: There has been lots of imaginative play as we have introduced some new play money, which has created much excitement. We also have all our regular activities of Lego and plenty of games for everyone to use and play with. Outdoors: With the weather getting colder everyone is keeping warm outside by running around and playing football and soccer. If you have any inquiries or questions please call us on 0412 545 042, alternatively you can call customer service on 1300 105 343 or visit our website at www.campaustralia.com.au

Mathletics

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY IS COMING

SCHOOLPIX will be visiting us on Tuesday 5th May

PHOTO DAY TIPS:

Dress: Clean and tidy as per school uniform guidelines

Hair: Neat and swept off face

Manual Orders: Complete your order form and return with payment to school on photography day

Online Orders: To pre-order online, take your personal Order and ID Numbers found on your order form and go to www.schoolpix.com.au. Orders can be placed online up to 3 working days after photography. You do not need to return the order form if you order online.

Remember: All orders placed online will receive a free 20cm x 25cm black and white portrait print.

PO Box 5222, Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 1300 766 055 Email: info@schoolpix.com.au

Aussie of the Week

1EA Lyla For her confidence when writing. Her writing about her holidays was terrific.

1LC Lochie For demonstrating great confidence when completing tens frame number sentences.

1SG Billy For showing great improvement in his writing. Impressive work!

1SP Oliver For all the wonderful work you have been doing in class. You have been concentrating on your work and trying your best. I loved the pictures you drew of your farmer and building

site for narrative writing!

2BC Jessica For her awesome work during our subtraction unit. You are a superstar!

2BW Jyan For making a great start to your first year at Antonio Park. Welcome to 2BW Jyan!

2CC Steph C For working hard on staying focused and on task throughout the day. Keep up the great

work.

2KD Tanya For presenting your Holiday PowerPoint. We really enjoyed seeing everything that you did on your holiday. Well done!

2JS James P For showing persistence and determination with your subtraction work. I am very im-

pressed-keep it up.

2LM James For his awesome reading! You have improved so much and I’m so proud of you! Top job!

2MN Kleinell For your fantastic persuasive writing piece on why a car is better than a horse.

3AB Jacoby For the improved focus during learning tasks! Keep it up buddy!!

3DH Amos For your hard working approach to all tasks. You are a great leader amongst your peers

Amos. Keep up the great work!

3JD Cooper For having a great week in and outside of the classroom. It’s wonderful to see you’re mak-

ing good choices. Keep up the fantastic work!

3KS Preston For working so hard on your Persuasive Writing portfolio task. Your commitment to mak-

ing your writing the best it could possibly be was impressive. Well Done!

3NA Scarlett For showing persistence and enthusiasm in our multiplication unit. Congratulations, your

results show great improvement, well done!

OPENING ON MAY 25TH AT APPS

Check our fabulous website for details: www.thedramaschool.com.au

On Monday's Prep - Year 2 from 3.45 to 4.45

Year 3 - 6 from 4.45 to 5.45

In the Hall

Starting Monday May 25th

Cost: $75 for the remainder of Term 2

Register your interest, details below

Sharon Foley, Director, The Drama School