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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17 March 2016 Issue 6

Dear Antonio Park Families,

Prep Enrolments

We are currently taking enrolments and it is important

that we have accurate information regarding numbers for

2017, so that plans can be put in place well before the

end of the year.

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 as soon as possible.

APPS Fete ...Only two more sleeps!!!!!!

Have you got your Space Odyssey outfit organised? I’m

working on mine with some lovely help from very

creative staff members. I am very impressed with the

tireless work by so many school community mem-

bers...thank you. The fete committee have done a won-

derful job in coordinating, facilitating, helping out and just

being there for support. Thank you to our staff and stu-

dents who are busy organising their stalls. Equally I’m

impressed with the families who are pitching in and help-

ing out in some shape or form. It is great to see new

faces...keep it up APPS, we are a great team!!!

Karen Patten

Congratulations to everyone celebrating a

birthday this week.

Saturday

19th March

Fete

Monday

21st March

School Council

Tuesday

22 March

Level 3

House Swimming

Wednesday

23 March

Level 1

Bushdance

Thursday

24 March

Last day of term 1

2:30pm finish

Monday

11 April

Startof term 2

Monday

18 April

School Council

Tuesday

3 May

School Photos

Wednesday

4 May

Information night

New families

Wednesday

4 May

Level 1 Water

Incursion

Thursday

5 May

House Cross

Country

Aussie of the week

What’s Happening in Level 1?

Assistant Principals

Well done to the Level Ones on almost completing their first term of school! We are all so proud of how well you are doing! The students have been working hard on persuasive writing over the last few weeks. We are having fun coming up with great arguments as to what animal makes the best pet and which toy is the greatest. Ask your kids about their arguments and ideas, I’m sure they’d love to share them with you. This week our letter focus has been B and next week we will do a revision of all the letters we have learnt about this term. In maths we are learning about shapes and next week will focus on length. Don’t forget to use Mathletics regularly. It is also great practice for the kids to log into their account themselves, so try to avoid doing it for them.

We still require a family photo from many families. Can you please provide us with one, to help us with our inquiry unit, Family Ties?. Thanks! Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time to help out in the classroom. The kids really enjoy having you in the room and we really appreciate the extra assistance. The fete is only a few days away! If you can please give up a little of your time on the day and support our wonderful school fete, please go to the website and pop your name down. This amazing community event needs your support! http://www.appsfete.com/ PLEASE HELP!!!! Have a great week The Level 1 Team

Camping Program at APPS. Our Foundation students attend camp! Well, it’s a step towards our camping program anyway with a Big Breakfast that will happen in term 3. We have a successive camping program at APPS that looks like this:

Level 1 - ‘Big Breakfast’

Level 2

Fun for Ones (games session and BBQ after school)

Sleepover at school (Year Twos)

Level 3 – 2 night camp

Level 4 – 4 night camp The year 1s participate in ‘Fun for Ones’ next Tuesday afternoon and the year 2s have their sleepover on Wednesday night. Jenny Semken will be sleeping in the first aid room to have respite from the noise. She is the only one allowed to use the “experienced teacher” card for this event! The other teachers will be in amongst the giggles which go late into the night! It’s going to be a blast!! Staff Conference Last Thursday and Friday the staff went to the gorgeous Yarra Valley for our annual conference. Day one involved revisiting our differentiation journey. The first session focussed on our work from Melbourne University, along with research based mes-sages which further deepened our understanding of classroom practice. There was a workshop session based upon our individual professional learning needs. We then explored the work of Kathy Paterson and how we can use language and literacy projects to address diverse learning needs, backgrounds and cultures at APPS. Day two focussed on a refresher course on Restorative Practices. Marg Armstrong, a world renowned presenter on Restorative Practice facilitated a fasci-nating and engaging workshop and gave us some terrific new ideas to use in our classrooms. It was once again a terrific conference full of wonderful theory based learning and practical workshops. See you at the fete!! Tim and Annette

We have been having a great time on our excursions to Schwerkolts Cottage learning about how life has changed in Mitcham. Our Fun for Ones and Grade Two Sleepover are next week so please bring those permission forms back! Another reminder that the Fete is this Saturday. It would be great to see as many level 2 parent volunteers on the day as possible. See you there! The Level 2 Team

What’s Happening in Level 3?

ICT in Level 1

What’s Happening in Level 2?

With the wink of an eye Term 1 is almost over. There are some great

learning events still to come, all in the last week of term!

Of course one of the most exciting is the fete this week-end. We are looking forward to seeing some out of this world costumes! The Level 3 students have put their names down on rosters to help out on their class stalls. These stalls need the students to run them so please make sure that your child comes along at their allotted time. If there are parents who are free to come and help

with their child on the class stall that would be most appreciated. Pyjama Day is this Monday 21st March. Let’s hope it’s not too hot for the One-sie wearers! Level 3 teachers also have their planning day on Monday so the students will have lots of fun dancing, running and creating in their PJs. Don’t forget your gold coin donation which goes towards the Good Friday Ap-

peal.

Tuesday 22nd March we will be at the Croydon swimming pool participating in the Level 3 swimming sports. Thank you to parents who have volunteered and/or returned payment and permission envelopes. This is a new event and the Lev-el 3 teachers have jumped into action to organise a day of traditional and fun filled races. All the students will be able to stand up in the pool, giving everyone a chance to have a go

at events from freestyle to noodle races. On Wednesday 23rd March we will be participating in Har-mony Day. This is the conclusion to the Level 3 Co-operative Communities Inquiry Unit. It is a day to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Australian community. Classes will learn through a number of activities organised by the classroom teachers. It would be great if students could wear

a touch of orange on the day. There were lots of students camping, gaming, eating, movie watching and relaxing on the extra long weekend. It sounds like our Level 3 families

made the most of the break. The Level 3 Team Rachel, Clive, Nat, Louise, Danni and Kylie

In Level 1 we have been having fun learning how to use a computers. We know how to

turn them on and shut them down correctly

carry them safely

use a mouse

navigate around a webpage The interactive roll is a huge hit, with us touching a picture of our faces to let our teacher know we are here. We been exploring some great sites during literacy rotations to develop our letter sound understandings. In mathematics we use the Interactive Whiteboard to practice subitising and counting and to create some graphs. We are also beginning to use Mathletics to support our developing number skills. Wow, so much learning in just one term!

What’s Happening in Level 4?

Mathletics

We are enjoying our Family Life Incursions and have one more session next Tuesday. We encourage you to continue discussing and asking your children about the sessions. Last week the students brought home a sheet outlining a few questions to discuss together and it asks parents to sign it and bring it back to school This weekend is our School Fete! The Fete Committee are asking for more parents to sign up to the various fete stalls for this coming Satur-day. If you can spare a half hour, it would be greatly appreciated on the day. This term we have been exploring a unit called, ‘The Rhythm of Life’. As part of this unit we have explored five different body systems; circulatory,

respiratory, nervous, skeletal and digestive. Students have thoroughly enjoyed exploring and researching information about the body in standalone lessons and within our reading rotations. We will complete this unit next week with a post assessment in the students’ portfolios. We are excited to see evidence of their learning throughout the unit when comparing their pre and post assessment. A few weeks ago we sent a yellow form home asking for parents and students to sign up for eSmart Digital License. If you haven’t handed the form back, we are looking to start this program next week. Level 4 Team Bonnie Ratten, Christine Ewan, Cathy Nisbet, Jana Densem and Lau-ren Croxford

ANTONIO PARK PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION WINNERS Well done to the 90 students who entered the photographic competition this year – with over 240 photos the judge had an extremely difficult time choosing the best. CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who were rewarded for their great shots. Their photographs will be on display in the school foyer after the holidays.

I have another call out to our talented school community – do we have any arty parents or friends of the family who would like to assist with the setting up and painting of an environmental themed mural on the end of the Multi Purpose Centre? Call in, drop us a note or email if you can be of assistance. Many thanks in advance for your help. Janet Visual Arts teacher

CATEGORY AGE STUDENT TITLE

PLANTS & ANIMALS 9 & UNDER FIRST

SAMANTHA B Tree with new shoots

HIGHLY COMMENDED ALICIA R Red leaves

HONOURABLE MENTION KAYLI P

10-14 FIRST

OLIVIA G Dandelion

HIGHLY COMMENDED

MADISON G Footprints on bark

HONOURABLE MENTION MILLY S MALACHIE D

LANDSCAPE & SCENERY 9 & UNDER FIRST

LILY D Reflections

HIGHLY COMMENDED JACK A Antonio’s well

10-14 FIRST

OLIVIA I Peaceful pathway

HIGHLY COMMENDED CAMERON Y Bark

HONOURABLE MENTION KAI B NELSON S

FUN IN THE PARK 9 & UNDER FIRST

HENRY B The tunnel

HIGHLY COMMENDED PIPER K Bubbles n trees

HONOURABLE MENTION LUCY P NOAH P

10-14 FIRST

BLAKE P Peeping through

HIGHLY COMMENDED LACHLAN F Enjoying the grass

HONOURABLE MENTION ZOE M

JOINT PARENT AND CHILD

FIRST MADDY & CASSY G We can balance

HIGHLY COMMENDED PIPER K & SUSAN M Cartwheel

MOST ORIGINAL LILY D Reflections

BEST IN SHOW DAISY O C Perfect blue sky

What’s Happening in Art?

Second Hand Uniform Shop Shop dates for Term 1 & 2, 2016: 11th April 2nd May 6th June The second hand uniform shop is held in the hall foyer. Please bring small notes and gold coins if possible.

Sustainable Schools News

Where has the term gone? The Sustainable Schools Committee have been discussing projects for the year and wanted to see if we had any school community members who might be able to help. Most people would know we raised money with the School Walkathon to extend the goat fencing – do we have any fencers or do you know reliable rural fencers who could give us a quote? The other project involves dismantling and creating new garden boxes along the path in the bush playground. Do we have contacts for timber sleep-ers and/or willing handy people who could help with construction of these? Please drop us a note or email and we will be in touch – many thanks in anticipation of your support. Janet and the Sustainable Schools team DO YOU WANT AN EXCITING SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY? WHAT ABOUT A NOCTURNAL WILDLIFE PROWL IN YARRAN DHERAN NATURE RESERVE ON WEDNESDAY, 6TH APRIL FROM 6.30-9.00PM? This park is just out the back of our school (Ashburton Drive) and the free activity is being led by well-known local possum and wildlife expert Ray Gibson. More information is available on the COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD outside the Office.

Aussie of the Week 1EA Gracie For her detailed descriptions of different dinosaurs during ‘D’ week.

1MN Mia For giving excellent arguments as to why her Barbie Princess Doll is the best toy ever.

1RF Max M For using some excellent strategies to help you when publishing your persuasive writing. Awesome work

1SG Mathilde For being an independent writer. It’s great how you always have a go at sounding out the words. Well done!

2AF Bibi B For writing a brilliant recount about your day on the river. Your spelling attempts and description were excel-

2BW Madeline For working well in all literacy sessions and striving to produce her best work. Excellent work Maddie!

2CC Lochie For displaying beautiful manners and behavior during our ‘Grandparents Day’ and during all class

activities. You are a super star Loch!

2JS Peter For a great effort and improved achievement, extending three digit numbers.

2KD Carol For setting yourself high standards and achieving them. Your work is always detailed and shows excellent

presentation. You are a wonderful role model!

2TR Cooper F Your persistence when reading large numbers during place value. You demonstrated a willingness to learn

and a never give up attitude! Keep up the great work!

3CH Charlie T. For persevering with his addition activities and working well on the week’s Reading activities.

Well done Charlie!

3DH Freja For demonstrating an enthusiastic approach to all learning tasks. Your hard work is really paying off Freja.

Great job! 3KS Isabella F For working independently in maths and solving all of her “three for free” problems. A fantastic effort Bella!

3LW Ava For publishing a very creative recount! Your published copy is a reflection of the hard work and determina-

tion you have displayed throughout all writing sessions. Great work Ava!

3NA Lachie For demonstrating outstanding addition skills and persevering with more challenging concepts with positive

and negative numbers. Excellent effort Lach!

3RM Mark For a fantastic start to homework this year. You organised your time well and completed all the tasks effec-

tively. Well done!

4BR Cassidy For a fantastic attitude towards learning. Your eagerness in literacy groups is infectious! It is great to see

you excited about our nerves and other body systems

4CE Daniella For your thoughts and ideas during our literature discussions. You listened to your team and built on their

ideas. You identified the different language features used and were able to use evidence from the text.

4CN Kiera For being an active participant in our literature discussions. It is great to see you making connections with

your novel and sharing your thoughts about the characters with your group.

4JD Kane For demonstrating work habits and displaying independence during learning tasks. Your happy and positive

attitude brightens our classroom. Keep up the great work buddy!

4LC Ben G For your enthusiasm during our maths unit on subtraction. You confidently grasped subtraction with trading

and worked hard to complete your Dream Holiday project002E

Other Laura D For demonstrating wonderful commitment to her Peace Maker training. Your experience shone during your

role play and you make a terrific Peace Maker. Well done!

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

Trinity Netball Club NetSetGo is looking for Grade 1's to take part after school on a Thursday. Very low cost activity and no experi-

ence necessary! For more information contact Mel Shackelford 0409 258 928.

Blackburn HS High Achievers program for year 7, 2017 is open for applications. Go to www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au. Information

evening Tuesday 19th April 7-8pm.

Eastern Ranges School Holiday training camp April 1, 9.30-3.00pm at Rowvill Secondary College 12-15yo $100 pp. Contact Marc

D’Cruze on 9724 9499 or email marc.d’cruze@aflvic.com.au

The Basis Music Festival 18th, 19th & 20th March. Over 140 acts in 7 venues. Visit thebasinmusicfestival.org.au

Croydon Hills PS family fun fair, Sunday 20th March 11am-4pm.

Blackburn HS is offering free 4 week sports coaching for students in Grades 3 & 4 in Netball, Soccer, Hockey or Basketball. Register

at www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au

City of Whitehorse if offering a School Holiday Bike Skills Program on 7th & 8th April 9.30am-2.00pm at Mont Albert Reserve. Cost is

$22.19. Register at http://bike-skills-whitehorse-course-2.eventbrite.com.au. Ph 9262 7662 for more information.

Ringwood Church is screening ‘Oddball’ on Tuesday 5th April 2-4.30pm at Ringwood Church of Christ, 13 Bedford Rd. Cost is $5 to

cover afternoon tea and activities. Ph 9870 8169 to register.

Monbulk recreation reserve development group proudly presents its ‘Massive Plant Sale” on Saturday 2nd April 8am onwards. Recre-

ation Reserve, Moores Rd, Monbulk.

The Australian Children’s Choir is currently auditioning. To make a booking ph 9873 0277.

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