May 16-20 Book Fair. Education Week 2017 Prep Enrolment Week

May 17 Tues 2017 Prep Info Night 7pm.

May 18 Wed Prep Alphabet Dress Up Day - Parade @ 9.15

May 19 Thurs 2017 Prep Tour 2.30-3.30 School House Athletics Day Grs.3-6

May 20 Fri Prep Grandparent’s Morning- 9.30-10.30am. Walk Safely to School Day 9 - details inside

May 23 Mon Geelong Player Visit 11.30-12.30

May 24 Tues Division Cross Country (qualified students)

May 25 Wed Report Writing Day – Pupil Free Day

May 26 Thurs 5/6 Winter Lightning Prem – Football & Soccer

May 31 Tues School Photo Day

Jun 1 Wed 5/6 Winter Lightning Prem - T.Ball & Netball

Jun 10-17 Life Education

Jun 13 Mon Queen’s Birthday holiday

Jun 20 Mon Mid year reports home Council meeting 7pm.

Jun 22 Wed 3-way Interviews (Teachers, Parents, Students)

Jun 24 Fri End term 2 – DISMISSAL 2.30PM.

TERM 3

Jul 11 Mon Term 3 commences

Sept 13 Tues District Aths

Sept 14 Wed Concert (advance notice)

Oct 31-Nov 2 Gr.4 Lady Northcote Camp (advance notice)

2017

Mar 24 Fri Food Fair (mark calendars now)

Chilwell Primary School No. 2061 “Learning for Life”

Gavan Welsh - Principal 313a Pakington Street, Newtown, 3220.

Telephone: (03) 5221 2738 Fax: (03) 5221 8191 Office Hours: 8.30 am. to 4.30 pm.

Admin Email: chilwell.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Web site: www.chilwellps.vic.edu.au

School Council Email: schoolcouncil@chilwellps.vic.edu.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChilwellFoodFair

Out of School Hours Child Care Program Coordinator (0417 014 973)

NEWSLETTER No.14 – 17TH MAY 2016

Dear Families, Education Week: This week is a special week in all State Primary Schools

in Victoria. Education week is an opportunity to celebrate the terrific work that goes on in our schools every day of the school year. At Chilwell we have a range of activities planned which will illustrate the work that we are doing, share information on the task of teaching and parenting and inviting all to view our school at work.

This week. What an action packet week we are in: Prep Enrolments: Tours of our school was available today at 9.30 and

again on Thursday at 2.30, with an information night on Thursday at 7. If you have relatives, neighbours or your family has an eligible prep then we would love to see you attend any of the tours or the information night.

Invitations to join in our schools activities this week are: Join any Information Technology session (times have been sent out) Alphabet dress up day for the Preps is tomorrow - Wednesday Grandparents day on Friday morning in the Prep classes, Athletics day for years 3-6 at Landy Field on Thursday

NAPLAN: Congratulations to our year 3 and 5 cohort, parents, staff and especially the children who undertook these assessments last week. As always our children gave every challenge their best. Thank you to the staff and the rest of the school who accommodated changes in order to undertake the assessments. Thanks to Kim for her organisational skills.

Phones at school: At times parents send children to school with mobile phones. We request that during school times we want phones stored in the office or the teacher's office. Phones are both valuable and easily lost therefore the storage is vital. They will be handed back or collected from the office at the end of the day.

Found: I have 2 mobile phones which have been handed in to me. If you

have lost a phone contact the office to arrange their return to you. Also, a pair of glasses have been handed in – purple frame.

School Council: Last night our school Council conducted the May meeting.

A large number of items were discussed including: Out of School Care accounts. Curriculum delivery at Chilwell. NAPLAN. Report format at Chilwell. Development of Facilities both at present and into the future. Finances for the school - Accounts and budgets. Strategic Plan development this year. Curriculum Report.

Do you have any expertise in acoustics? We are looking at installing baffles in the staffroom to reduce the noise level. Please contact Scott or Gavan.

Meetings: Staff have 2 regular meeting days/times. Mondays we alternate between staff meeting and curriculum meetings

from 3.45 to 4.45pm. Wednesday's meeting involves Action Research and projects identified by

each of our units (P-2, 3&4, 5&6). Again these meetings last one hour. Report Writing Day: A reminder that next Wednesday, 25th May our school

will be "closed". On Wednesday the staff will be hard at work writing reports on your child. This involves approximately 2 hours per child to complete so the day is vital in ensuring quality reports. Interviews will follow in the last week of term where our children will be involved in discussions with teacher and parent regarding their learning. Interviews will also provide an opportunity for you to meet with the teacher alone to discuss any issues or share.

Birthdays. Happy birthday to the following students who will be

celebrating their birthday next week.

Regards, Gavan Welsh, Principal

Wanted: Newspapers for the Art room. Congratulations to the following students who received an award for Resilience.

Our “You Can Do It” focus this term is Resilience. Resilience means getting back up when somebody knocks you down. It also means having a positive attitude and a smile everywhere you go. Xavier and Lulu - YCDI Committee Leaders.

Fri 20th May Harley B 6SW

Sat 21st May Sophie A 5ML

Mon 23rd May Alexis D Sonny D Monica R

2JS 2JS 3PD

0OD David Lee 2CB Millie Paton 4JM Sybilla Gow

0SJ Hanna Neylon 2JS William Warita 5MA Audrey Neal

1RP Olivia McCombe 3KH Aleksandar Atanasovski 5LR Montana Hardy

1MW Claude Haebich 3PD Eliza Cullen 6JC Lachie Wardle

1CB Leila Owens 4JS Haydn Burke 6SW Kalani Donaghy

2JO Sophie O’Brien

School Photo Day – TUESDAY 31ST MAY Envelopes were sent home last week outlining the various “Parent Choice”

packages available. These range from $31.00 to $50.00. All students must present their own envelope to the photographer on the

Tuesday, even if the money is included in their brother or sister’s envelope. Please include correct money – No change available on Photo Day. All students will be included in the class group photograph. Family photos can be made on request – obtain a Family Photo envelope

from the office. Only children who present a family photo envelope on the Thursday will have a family photo taken. These range from $15-$25.

Please have your children dressed in school uniform for the photos. Please ensure that the photo envelope is returned to school by Thursday 26th

May. NOTE: Cheques should be made payable - “Southern Cross MSP”. Family concessions apply – please read envelopes carefully. All enquiries should be made to Southern Cross Master School Portraits on

5222 6747. Photos will be taken in the morning so please ensure that your child is at school on time to avoid any disappointment.

Walk Safely to School Day. WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 20 MAY 2016 Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: - Walking with them the whole way to school - If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop - If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the

rest of the way. Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. Remember, Active Kids are Smarter Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 20 May 2016! For more information, visit www.walk.com.au

On Friday the 22nd of April the School Captains accompanied Mr Welsh to the Regional ANZAC ceremony. We gathered inside the memorial hall at Johnstone Park with over 200 other school leaders. We were spoken to by an army cadet about the values that form the ANZAC spirit. Each school had a floral tribute which we laid in turn while the Christian College choir performed for us. After our turn the special guests laid their tributes and talked to us about what the soldiers did to make our country free of conflict. The last post was then played followed by a reflective minute silence. Then to finish 2 verses of the National Anthem were sung. At the conclusion of the ceremony all the schools caught up in the council chambers and enjoyed some nibbles and drinks. We then adjourned to pick up the 2 Vice Captains and went to lunch at McDonald's. Overall it was an eye opening and special day.

Oscar Dowling & Bella Marles - School Captains

Community News….. 1. Closing the confidence gap: Helping our girls to flourish. 7.15-8.30pm, 18 May,

Geelong Grammar Corio Campus. Author and workplace wellbeing coach, Michelle McQuaid presents a free evening lecture on how young women - aided by their parents and teachers - can discover their strengths and increase their confidence, as part of the 2016 Institute of Positive Education Insight Series. Parents, teachers and young people all welcome. Bookings required at http://www.trybooking.com/191115

2. On Saturday 14 May, Mia Kemp (5LR) ran in the 6km race at the Great Ocean

Road Marathon Festival in Apollo Bay. In sunny but windy conditions, Mia won the U13s category in a time of 26.15. She was also the second female over the line in a field of 326 females. Congratulations Mia!

3. GSODA Junior Players present “High School Musical” at GPAC – June 18th-

25th. Bookings phone 5225 1200 or www.gpac.org.au

SOUP & SLICE at ATHLETICS We will once again be offering soup & slices to staff and parent volunteers at this Thursday’s House Athletics at Landy Field. We have had kind offers of soup + bread but we welcome any donations of slices. If you can donate a slice then please ensure it is at the staff room by 8.40am on Thursday or bring it directly to Landy Field. We will be set up near the canteen. Any questions, please call Anna Spurling on 0437 874900. Many thanks, Anna Spurling + Sally Cullen

Prep Grandparents/Special Friends Morning On Friday 20th May, the Preps are inviting their Grandparents or a special friend to come and visit between 9:30 and 10:30am. Our inquiry topic this term is ‘What is special about where I live’. Students are exploring places and people in the community. We look forward to exploring about the community you grew up in, comparing what is the same and what

is different. The Preps are looking forward to showing their loved ones their classrooms and the great work they’ve been doing. We hope to see you there!

2017 Prep Enrolment Week

Monday 16th May-Friday 20th May 2016

DAY SESSIONS: Tuesday, 17th May

9.30-10.30 am. Tour

The assembly point for these tours is the foyer. Entry is via the front door facing Pakington Street. Mr Gavan Welsh, the School Principal accompanied by some of our senior students, will conduct the tour.

Thursday, 19th May

2.30-3.30 pm. Tour

EVENING SESSION: TUESDAY, 17th May 7.00-8.00 p.m. Venue – Prep Rooms (follow the signs)

Mr Gavan Welsh and the Prep teachers will explain the Prep programs and procedures. The session will be followed by Question Time.

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Year 2017 Enrolment. Return only if this affects your family.

Family Name ___________________________________________ 1. We will not be at Chilwell in 2017.

2. Sibling enrolling in 2017. Child’s Name ___________________ Name of Pre-School/Kinder ___________________________________________________

Reminder – With the 3-Way Interviews approaching, please inform the office if your email details have changed as this is imperative to allow you to book an interview time when the program opens.

On sale this week will be a large range of books and activity sets as well as smaller sundry items. Books for sale are usually popular titles published by Scholastic. Prices are consistent with what you would pay if buying from a book shop or from the Book Club. The Book Fair will be situated in the library and will be open for browsing and sales each day after school till Friday 20th May, 3:30-4:15pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the Book Fair.

Kristy Ward and Josie Sheridan

Canteen news…….new options for Term 2 – see below How to order. Please place your order option on an envelope with your child’s name, grade and $5.00 and hand into your grade teacher by 9.30 am. on Thursday morning. Orders are picked up at 3.30 pm. Thursday– no late orders will be accepted. We ask parents not to drop late lunch orders into Steampocket. Lunch is provided on Friday. Each student must have an individual order. Lunch options are as follows : Each option $5.00

OPTION 1 Chicken breast sandwich, house made honey joy, fruit & chips

OPTION 2 Cheese & vegemite roll, house made hedgehog, fruit & chips

OPTION 3 Tuna & avocado hand roll, chocolate crackle, fruit & chips

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canteen Roster – Fridays – 1.15-1.30 pm. (Please add your name)

Date – Friday Helper 1 Helper 2

20 May Sally Stansmore

27 May ??

3 June Sally Stansmore

10 June Penny Whitehead

17 June ??

24 June ??

Parent Contribution. A reminder to parents that this payment was due in February. Statements have been sent home. It would be appreciated if outstanding amounts could be paid as soon as possible. Thank you to the families who have already paid. (Please contact Gavan Welsh if there are any difficulties with payment)

Chilwell P.S. Outside School Hours Care

Term 2 – Term 2016

To book or cancel care please call Cheryl on 0417 014 973

Wednesday 18th May Playdough

Thursday 19th May Craft

Friday 20th May Ball Games

Monday 23rd May Outdoor Sports

Tuesday 24th May Finger Painting

EFTPOS facility is available – for payments over $10.00.

Form available at the office or from the OSHC.

REMINDER to ALL Parents. Bookings are essential for both Before School & After School Care each day. Due to our numbers remaining high and staffing requirements, could you please let us know if you no longer require your booking. Please CANCEL in advance to avoid a NON CANCELLATION FEE per child being added to your account. Thanks Cheryl & OSHC Team

IMPORTANT!!! School Council encourages families to keep their account in credit. Just a reminder to all those who have a permanent after school booking. If unable to attend please cancel before 2.30pm. to assist staff and avoid session fee. Thanks – OOSHC Staff.

Payment by Credit Card (for amounts $10 & over)

Amount: Visa Mastercard $ ……………. 3 digit Security Code:

Card Number:

Cardholder’s Name:………………………………………………… Expiry Date : /

Cardholder’s Signature:…………………………………………………………………….

Payment for …………………………………………………………………………………

Entertainment Book - $60.00.

Valid from June 1st 2016 – May 31st 2017 A display book in the office foyer for interested families to peruse.

Please enquire at the office to purchase a book.

Athletics day – Thursday 19th May - 2016 Timetable

Time 100m 200m High jump

Shot put Long jump

Triple jump

Discus Rest

9.00 800m run in age groups - anyone can enter and earn a point for their house.

9.30 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls

12/13 boys

11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys

10.00 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls

12/13 boys

11 girls 11 boys 10 girls

10.30 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls

12/13 boys

11 girls 11 boys

11.00 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls

12/13 boys

11 girls

11.30 11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls

12/13 boys

12.00

LUNCH

12.30 12/13 boys

11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys 12/13 girls

1.00 12/13 girls

12/13 boys

11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls 9 boys

1.30 9 boys 12/13 girls

12/13 boys

11 girls 11 boys 10 girls 10 boys 9 girls

2.00 House Relay Teams

2.30 FINISH

Education Week Special Invitation

To celebrate Education Week, Chilwell is holding some special events.

All parents are invited to ICT open sessions where parents will have the opportunity to take part in ICT lessons.

Friday the 20th May is Prep Grandparent morning – 9.30-10.30am.

Prep tours and enrolment information for 2017 prep parents.

Activities in and beyond the Classroom. Here is an overview of some of the ‘extras’ that are taking place this term at Chilwell. They are often designed to enhance and complement the curriculum and themes being undertaken in the classroom as well as giving our diverse range of learners a broad range of activities to participate in.

Chilwell Knitters. This term students created a ‘Folk of the Faraway Tree’ Scarf for the Scarf Festival at the National Wool Museum. Grandparents were involved and taught students textile skills in Art Room on Wednesday Lunchtimes. We will continue with ‘Yarn Bombing’

PE. This term hosts School House Athletics, School/District and Division Cross Country. Lightning Premierships for Grade 5/6 students in TBall, netball, Soccer and Football. Peter Blackall coordinates all of these. He has also coordinated specialist netball and cricket coaching for Grade 3/4 and a visiting Cats player. The 5/6’s have also had basketball clinics. Prep–2 also had their Cross Country. Year 6’s helped with this event.

Student Teachers. Rohan Perrott coordinates all of these placements and we receive many offers throughout the year mainly from Deakin and often 4th year student teachers who stay for several weeks. They work within all grade levels and will often ask to come back on a volunteer basis. This year we cannot keep up with the demand.

Junior School Council. This has been created to enhance the Student Voice within our school and had representatives from Grades 4-6. Matt Limb has developed the Council and it runs at lunchtimes with students chairing, taking minutes and discussing issues that they promote on behalf of their fellow students. They conduct surveys such as time allocation on the oval and they collate that feedback and make decisions.

Excursions Grade 1 Train Stations Old/New and Library Grade 3 Art Gallery Grade 4 Geelong Botanical Gardens

Camps Grade 5 went to Maldon Grade 6 went to a new destination at Alexandra. Both camps were based outdoors and were physically challenging and both were a huge success. The camps focused on teamwork, personal development and interpersonal skills. The feedback from students was positive and both the Camp Organisers were very impressed with our students conduct. Great parent helpers and valuable experiences.

Book Fair Kristy is hosting Scholastic Book Fair in the Library. This usually raises funds to go towards Library resources.

Education Week Includes Prep Info night, school tours and a Prep Grandparents Day hosted by Sarah and Olivia.

Library. Open on Wednesdays lunchtimes for quiet reading

Anzac Service This involved our whole school community. Hosted by the Grade 6 students and facilitated by the Grade 6 leaders. Coordinated by Grade 6 teachers Steph and Jason.

Music. Rohan continues to nurture our student’s musical interests before school on a Thursday.

Pupil-Free Day Child-Care Program – Report Writing Day WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY - 9am. – 3.30pm. At Chilwell Out of School Hours Child Care Venue

NOTE: Normal Before School Care – 7.30-8.45 am. and

After School Care 3.30-6.00 pm. will operate – NORMAL RATES & Child Care Benefits APPLY to these sessions

CCB does not apply to the day session

Activities include :

Cost - $35.00 per child – 9am. to 3.30pm. care.

Please ensure you return the booking form below by Wednesday 18th May. Payment for the Report Writing Day must be paid prior to accessing the program. If you have not used the Out of School Hours Care Program before, you must complete an OOSHC enrolment form. Please see Cheryl for further information. Phone 0417 014 973. Please return this slip along with payment. Thank you. Parent’s Signature ........................................................ Amount paid $__________________

Child’s Name Age/Grade Person picking up child

Special dietary requests. ________________________________________________________

Payment by Credit Card (for amounts $10 & over)

Amount: Visa Mastercard $ ……………. 3 digit Security Code:

Card Number:

Cardholder’s Name:………………………………………………… Expiry Date : /

Cardholder’s Signature:……………………………………………………………………. Reason for Payment ………………………………………………………………………..

UNIFORM ORDER FORM @ 1/2/2016

Child's Name:……………………...………..……………………………………………………Date:…../…../…..

Grade:…………………… Phone:………………………………………………

Price Size Quantity Amount

Polo Shirt – Short Sleeve (Royal Blue with White Collar)

Child - size 6 to 16 $ 26.00 $

Adult - size 16 to 26 $ 30.00 $

Polo Shirt – Long Sleeve (Royal Blue with White Collar)

Child - size 6 to 16 $ 28.00 $

Adult - size 16 to 26 $ 33.00 $

Crew Neck Windcheater (Royal Blue - Round Neck)

Child - size 6 to 16 $ 27.00 $

Adult - size 12 to 26 $ 36.00 $

Rugby Top (Striped with Piping & White Collar)

Child - size 6 to 16 $ 50.00 $

Adult - size 16 to 26 $ 57.00 $

Polar Fleece Vest (Navy Blue)

Child – size 6 to 16 $ 38.00 $

Adult – size 14 to 20 $ 38.00 $

Track Pants (Navy Blue with Pockets & Double Knee)

Child – size 6 to 16 $ 22.00 $

Adults $ 28.00 $

Track Pants (Navy Blue - Boot Leg)

Child – size 6 to 16 $ 27.00 $

Adults – size 14 to 26 $ 34.00 $

Shorts (Navy Blue - Twill)

Child - size 6 to 16 $ 26.00 $

Adults - size 14 to 26 $ 26.00 $

Shorts (Navy Blue - Rugby Knit Unisex)

Size 6 to 26 $ 21.00 $

Hats - (Navy Blue Wide Brimmed + Logo) Compulsory - Sunsmart Policy

Size: Small - Medium - Large $ 11.00 $

Reader Bag - (Compulsory for Preps) $ 10.00 $

School Bag - Back Pack $ 43.00 $

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $

(Circle) Lay-by Cheque Cash Eftpos

Make cheques payable to: "Chilwell Primary School" PAYMENT WITH ORDERS IS PREFERRED

1. Navy Cords and Girls blue & white check dresses can be purchased from retail outlets.

2. Parents are encouraged to donate second hand uniforms to the Uniform Shop. 3. A kilt order is issued early in Term 1 - samples will be at the office.