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All payments for Swimming Lessons are due!

NO CANTEEN TOMORROW – FRIDAY 28TH JULY

FOUNTAIN GATE PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Prospect Hill Road, Narre Warren 3805

Telephone: 9703 1187

Fax: 9703 2001

Email: fountain.gate.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: http://www.fountaingateps.vic.edu.au

School No. 5072

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DIARY DATES

Students may arrive at school at 8.30am.

Earlier arrivals will be taken to the Breakfast Club, fees apply. School Banking every Tuesday

Parents and Friends every Friday 9am Orana room

Thursday 3rd August Australian Ballet – Grades 5 & 6 10.30am - 3.15pm

Friday 4th August

Free Dress Day – Whole School – Fundraiser for production – gold coin donation

Sunday 6th August Production Dress Rehearsal 1-6pm at Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary School

Thursday 10th August Australian Ballet – Grades 5 & 6 10.30am – 3.15pm

Friday 11th August Prep – Grade 2 Swimming begins (times to be advised)

Sunday 13th August

Production Dress Rehearsal 1-6pm at Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary School

Monday 14th August FGPS – Production 7.00pm – Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary

School – 35 Gwendoline Dr, Berwick

Tuesday 15th August FGPS – Production 7.00pm – Starbright Theatre – Berwick Fields Primary

School – 35 Gwendoline Dr, Berwick

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Principal’s Comments

Dear Parents,

We find that children learn to read rapidly from prep-

2. For most children, by the end of grade 2 they are

able to read many books at their level with quite

good understanding. For many children, (not only at

our school), grade 3 standards require a big jump in

the number of words children need to know, and in

the complexity of the ideas they need to understand.

International research calls this the “grade 3 slump”

in reading. In order to alleviate this problem, children

need to actively learn as many words as possible

early on, and engage in activities that develop their

understandings of the world. The best way to learn

new words is in the context of new experiences. For

example, at the supermarket, children can be engaged

in talk about the products. Asking children to say

new words is very powerful, as the physical action of

pronouncing a word correctly helps embed it in

memory. Children need to be encouraged to ask what

words mean if they are watching TV. It’s very handy

to have a T.V. that can be paused so the unknown

word can be explained and the program not be

missed! Once children get in the habit of being “word

detectives”, they will tune in to language and their

language learning will be ongoing throughout their

lives. In grade 3 and later, some children use so much

short term memory space working out unknown

words, that the meaning of the text is lost. Even in

this digital age, reading is central to effective

functioning in a modern society.

Here are some ideas for encouraging your child to

talk:

When your child talks, give them your full

attention (this can be difficult!) Take the time

to fully answer their questions

Use adult words in your conversations, and

explain what they mean

Ask your child, “What does that remind you

of?” Encourage them to look for similarities

and differences

Ask your child to give you directions. For

example, “Explain how to get to nanna’s

house”

Play games that require talking, such as most

board games

Limit their time on electronic games that

require mostly hand-eye coordination and

little interaction

Ask your child what might happen next if

they are watching TV. Ask them who their

favourite character is in a show and why

Tell your child about things that have

happened in your day

Encourage your children to create a play for

you to watch

Tell each other jokes

Don’t let children take electronic games in the

car. Some of the best conversations I had with

my sons happened while we were driving to

and from places!

Human intelligence is primarily developed through

speaking and listening. The quality of our lives

depends on the quality of our thinking and on our

ability to communicate and discuss what we think

with others. Talk is intrinsic to literacy and to our

ability to form relationships with others. It is the

foundation of both verbal and emotional intelligence.

(Fisher, 2007)

Kind regards,

Jenny Duggan

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A HUGE thank you to the school community for supporting Free Dress Day last term and helping to raise more than

$480 for Red Cross.

On behalf of the Social Service Committee we would like to thank you for your continued support.

Corinne Leckning & Crystal Rousetty

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1H: Rayana - The wonderful spacing she has been using in her writing this week. Well done! 1M: Sobhan - Writing a great narrative about super heroes. Well done! 1P: Natasha - Being able to use and order a contents page in a non-fiction book. Keep it up!

2B: Rahmatullah - Working hard to think about the beginning, middle and end

sounds during writing. Well done!

2C: Bella - For working hard to improve the quality and quantity of her writing.

You should be very proud of your efforts!

2M: Muzakir - Working hard in Place Value Learning Sequences this week. Keep

up the great work, Muzakir!

3C: Basith - Trying very hard while revising his information report on the great white shark.

4G: Kalais & Blake - Putting thought and effort into their ERP artefact! Keep up

the great work Kalais & Blake.

4D: Mohammad - His narrative about a meeting with Michael Jordan. It has

a clear message and interesting ideas! Well done!

4H : Tebano - A fantastic first week at Fountain Gate. You have settled in

well and have demonstrated a wonderful learning attitude. Keep up the

great work.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

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5B: Moko – Writing a detailed and creative response during

our Indigeonous Australians theme study. Keep up the good work Moko!

5H: Grace – Your ability to positively accept feedback in Writers’ Workshop scheduled conferences, and genuinely implement that feedback to improve your

writing abilities. Well done Grace!

5S: Austin – Outstanding participation in his Subtraction Learning Sequence focus group.

5S: Hershi – Using the feedback given during her scheduled conference and asking questions to take action during independent writing times. 5/6H: Zahra – Writing and revising her information report on bullying to create a very well written, professional piece.

6C: Madina – Trying her best to summarise information about aboriginal culture. Well done and keep up the good effort! 6D: Diane – Working hard on her Subtraction Learning Sequence and showing good understanding during her conferences. Well done!

6S: Arsh – His fantastically humorous sort story during our study on Paul Jennings.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

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If you are Late!

If you think only a few minutes late is okay, think again!

He/She is only missing just:

That equals:

Which is: Over 13 years of schooling that’s:

10 minutes per day

50 minutes per week = Nearly a whole lesson!

Nearly 1.5 weeks per year

Half a year

20 minutes per day 1 hour 40 minutes per week

Over 2.5 weeks per year

1 year

Half an hour per day

Half a day per week

4 weeks per year 1 and a half years

1 hour per day 1 day per week 8 weeks per year Over 2 and a half years

-ART AWARD-

3H – Isidora – Making an excellent wooden basket!

5S – Austin – Making an excellent 3D model of Roman colosseum!

5H – Moroni – His great oil pastel drawing!

6D – Roqiyah – Her wonderful sewing skills!

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Attendance matters!

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Well-done to 389 of 504 students who have attained 100%

attendance for week 1 of Term 3!

That’s 77.2% of the school! Keep up the effort so we can

reach our goal of 90% by the end of the term!

CONGRATULATIONS TO 6D FOR 100% ATTENDANCE FOR

WEEK 1 OF TERM 3!

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Remember to inform the school if your child is absent.

If your child is absent due to health/religious/cultural reasons, you can notify the school through FLEXIBUZZ!

Be notified of our newsletters, messages, events and other communications!

Simply download the FLEXIBUZZ app (FREE) to your phone or tablet

Schooling is compulsory for children and young people aged from 6 – 17 years

School attendance is mandated under the Education Training and Reform Act 2006.

It is the responsibility of parents/ carers to ensure their child

regularly attends school

Parents are required to ensure their child attends school and provide an explanation for their child's absence from school!

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This year FGPS is participating in Woolworths Earn & Learn! Every time you

shop at Woolworths, collect the stickers and put them on the sticker sheet,

which you can place in either the box outside the Fountain Gate store OR

send them to school and place in the allocated box in the office.

The stickers help us earn dollars to spend on Valuable Educational Items.

Remember to place one sticker per square from the sheets that you can

get from the school Canteen.

Woolworths ONLY count the sheets not the individual stickers.

Please encourage friends and family to shop at Woolworths so they can

collect stickers for our school! Last time we were able to purchase over

$2,000 worth of Numeracy material!

Happy Collecting!

Leanne Sammut

Canteen

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PREP ENROLMENTS 2018

We are now accepting Prep enrolments for 2018!

Please visit the office for an enrolment pack!

Ensure you have a copy of the child’s:

Birth certificate (or extract of entry)

Immunisation certificate for primary school enrolment

Passport & Visa (if your child was born overseas)

Dates to remember: Prep Transition Program

Wednesday 1st November 2017 (Art) (2.15-3.15pm)

Wednesday 8th November 2017 (Music & PE) (2.15-3.15pm)

Wednesday 15th November 2017 (Classroom) (2.15-3.15pm)

Tuesday 12th December 2017: Orientation Day (9.30-11.00am)

(Come to the front office)

These sessions will be a great opportunity for students to meet various staff members and

have new experiences in preparation for 2018. It is also a valuable opportunity for parents to

meet each other.

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For your convenience, please print and use when your child is absent and return to office.

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If your child has Asthma, it is department policy to provide the

school with an Asthma Action Plan along with medication.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings 8.30am-8.45am

Free for all students

Fruit Salad Vita Brits

Baked Beans Jaffle Muesli Porridge

Cheerios

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Canteen Corner

Please fill in your child’s lunch order prior

to school, and placed in their classroom

tub. The cost of a brown paper bag is

10cents.

Lunches:-

Please remember to pack a healthy snack for recess and a lunch for

your child

Stickybeaks reusable lunch Wallets

Now available for purchase at the canteen $7.00

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advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education or Fountain Gate Primary School for accuracy of

information contained in advertisement or claims made by them.