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TERM 2, WEEK 4
FINDON PRIMARY TUESDAY MAY 8, 2012
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Welcome to our new students, Rhyleigh Nesci, Ming Dong, Anthony Lococo, Matthew Shanahan, Kamilia Hisyam and Kamil Hisyam.
Two Year Prep Support Program
At Findon Primary School, we celebrate the individuality of each and every one of our students. We value the special gifts, personalities and experiences which they bring to us when they start school in our community. As their parents, you are undoubtedly aware that your children develop at different rates and in different ways, and they enjoy your support and encouragement as they reach important milestones in their early years at home.
Once they are at school the more formal aspects of learning are introduced and children work with their teachers and peers to establish skills in literacy, numeracy and social interactions. At this point, the individuality in learning styles and rates become an important consideration in achieving success, confidence and the willingness to take risks.
As there are great differences in maturity, oral language, familiarity with literacy and numeracy and, for some children, readiness for school, it is difficult for some Prep students to achieve the expected outcomes as set out in the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) within the time frame of the school year.
In 2013, Findon Primary School is again offering to these students a unique opportunity – a gift of time. Students who require extra time and support will be offered the option of completing a second year in Prep in order to consolidate learning and establish positive routines and processes. With the benefit of extra time and focused instruction, it is anticipated that these students will develop literacy skills which will help them approach all their learning with confidence, success and enjoyment. It is important to Findon Primary School that all our students start their school life in such a positive light.
The students who are completing the Two Year Prep Program will at all times be part of the whole Prep Group. They will be part of the literacy and numeracy program, participate in the Viaggetti learning journeys and attend all facets of the specialist programs with their Home Group. However, they will be monitored closely and at various times of the week they will be offered specialist support in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, oral language development and beginning literacy development. These particular areas are considered critical
for literacy success and for gaining access to achievement in general.
The Two Year Prep Program is designed to be an alternative option for a small number of students who will benefit from extra time and support at the very beginning of their schooling.
The parents of these children will be contacted next month. We welcome inquiries and discussion and emphasise that the final decision of whether to take up the option of the Two Year Prep Program is left to parents. As always we remain dedicated to realising the best possible outcome for each and every one of our students at Findon Primary School.
Student Safety
Last week, the parking officer from the Whittlesea City Council was out and about at Findon checking that cars were parked appropriately and observing the signage around our school at the end of the school day. The signs are there to ensure the safety of our students and your children. Parking near the crossing obstructs the vision of other cars that are driving towards the crossing which then impacts on the safety of the pedestrians who use it and the crossing supervisor responsible for directing the traffic. Please ensure that you park in the correct locations. This will also ensure you avoid receiving an unwanted fine.
This week, the Prep/1 students visited our school crossing and were given instructions by Anthea Stingas, our crossing supervisor on the correct and safe way to cross. Please instill in your child the expectation that they must follow the directions of the crossing supervisor and always use the crossing if they need to get to the other side of the road. I know that it is sometimes quicker to cross elsewhere depending upon where your car is parked but this creates a danger when the road is so busy at that time. I have been horrified to see parents and children dodging between cars, with a car actually having to stop suddenly to avoid hitting a child.
Our Prep/1 students learnt about the following rules;
- Stop. Look. Listen. Think.
- Wait behind the yellow line. - Walk your scooter/bike. - Wait for the whistle. - Stay between the white lines
Cuthbert Drive, MILL PARK. 3082.
Telephone: 9404 1362
Fax: 9436 8362.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.findonps.vic.edu.au
From the Principal’s desk cont….
Visit by School Reviewer
Last Thursday, I was delighted to be able to host a visit by our School Reviewer, Lawrie Drysdale. Lawrie is from the School of Education at Melbourne University, a lecturer who I got to know when I completed my Masters of Educational Leadership a couple of years ago. He has led a number of school reviews across Melbourne. Lawrie spent some time at Findon getting a feel of the culture of the school and meeting briefly with some classes and teachers. He took with him on the day our School Self Evaluation, which reflects our achievements and challenges over the period of the last Strategic Plan (2009- 2011) as well as school data such as student learning outcomes in VELS, NAPLAN data, our Annual Report to the School Community, our School Level Report and outcomes of Staff, Parent and Student surveys. Lawrie will return to Findon on Thursday, 5 June to formally meet with groups of staff, students and some parents to discuss our school’s progress and where our direction for the next four years may be. This is called a School Review Day. Lawrie was notably impressed with our school and stated that it was one of the best state primary schools that he had visited.
Release of New Masterchef Series
Keep your eyes on this release and you may see someone who you know! As part of the release, the show has a segment called ‘Where Are They Now?’ Fiona, our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen specialist, was invited to be part of this follow up as one of the selected ex contestants. Recently, Channel 10 visited Findon to interview Fiona and film her working with a group of our Year 4/5 students in the Kitchen. The release is scheduled for this Wednesday, 9 May at 8pm. We are also looking forward to the release of a children’s cookbook that Fiona has been working on over the last year. This will also include some of our students and their art work - drawings of fruit and vegetables.
Year 2 Sleepover
The Year 2 students had a wonderful time at their sleepover at school last Friday. After setting up their beds in the BER building, dinner was held in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen. The disco was a popular event, followed by the evening walk where the students spotted bats and possums. Toasting marshmallows over the fire was a novelty enjoyed by all. The night concluded with a movie to get everyone settled into bed. Thanks to all the teachers in Learning Team 2 for their organisation of this successful evening and to Shelley and Gem for staying the night also.
Book Fair
What a fun week we had with the visit of Clifford the Big Red Dog making a number of guest appearances supporting our Book Fair. The students loved Clifford’s presence and joined in with the book readings at lunch time. All students had the opportunity to enter the colour in Clifford competition with the prize for each year level of a $10 voucher to purchase books from the Book Fair. The Book Fair provided students with a chance to buy some books for them to read, while at the same time fundraising for the school where we will purchase further literature material for the Library. Thanks to Shelley and Gabby for organising the Book Fair.
At Findon Primary School, our vision is that our children will become life-long learners with positive feelings of self-worth. As young adults they must be confident, tolerant, adaptable and resilient. They will be effective team members who understand their rights and responsibilities within the global community.
From the Principal’s desk cont….
Fundraising
Many thanks to all the families who support the fundraising that is led by the Community Links Committee which consists of our Parent Reps led by Katie Hayes and Nicole Aiello. Last term the fundraisers were a sausage sizzle and the Easter raffle. These raised a total of $908.00.
This term, the fundraisers are our termly sausage sizzle, a Mother’s day stall and the Chocolate drive.
Last year, with your support, the Community Links Committee raised a fabulous total of $11,923.13. This will be put toward the new carpet in eight of our classrooms. The carpet is scheduled to be replaced during the next term holiday. I’m sure the students will be excited upon their return to school.
The Mother’s Day stall, planned for this Wednesday, always offers lovely gifts at such a reasonable price. This year, each gift will cost a mere $3. The Mother’s Day stall, which we regard more of a service to our community, is not one of our major fundraisers. If you are able to volunteer some of your time to the stall it would be greatly appreciated. Our major fundraisers this year are the Chocolate Drive, scheduled for this term and the DanceAthon, which will take place late in Term 3.
Just a reminder………..
Curriculum Day – Friday, 11 May
On this day, students are not required to attend school. This is a day where staff will be working together on Assessment and Reporting processes.
Coming Soon……………..
Education Week Monday, 21 May to Friday, 25 May.
More information to follow next week.
Food For Thought: It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. Dalai Lama
Regards
Angelika Ireland
MasterChef Don’t forget to watch MasterChef this Wednesday MAY 9, 8pm on chan-
nel 10 to see Fiona and some fellow Findon students on a ‘Where are
they now” MasterChef special.
BOOK FAIR Big Thank You to all who helped make our bookfair a success, particularly to
Clifford the Big Red Dog for visiting our school so many times over the week. I
would like to thank Chris Laird and Sarah Lord for volunteering so much if their time
to help, along with many staff that helped in between all their other commitments
or managed to work in the library around all the book trolleys and stands.
Congratulations to all the Clifford Colouring Competition winners your entries are
posted on the library window for all to see. Our students will benefit from the
proceeds raised from this event in the form of books and other library resources. I
hope you enjoy the books you purchased and participate in National Family
Reading Month and beyond.
Thank you
Netbook Payment Dates
Dates Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Term 1 Friday 10th Feb 2012 $60 $60 $60
Term 2 Friday 20th April 2012 $60 $60 $60
Term 3 Friday 20th July 2012 $60 $60 $60
Term 4 Friday 12th October 2012 $60 $60 $60
Wednesday MAY 9 Mothers Day Stall
Wednesday MAY 9 RMIT (Senior School)
Friday MAY 11 CURRICULUM DAY
Monday MAY 21 Year 4/5 Excursion to the PLANETARIUM
Thursday MAY 24 Education Week Open Day
Wednesday JUNE 20 Year 6 Night of Notable Australians 6-7
Friday JUNE 29 END TERM 2—1:30pm Finish
MOTHERS DAY STALL- Wednesday 9th May
Every year the school provides the opportunity for every child to buy a gift for their someone `special'. To see the concentration and delight on the faces of the children as they make their choices is priceless.
This year the stall will be held on Wednesday 9th May. Each class will be invited to the stall during the day.
All gifts will be $3.00 and cards $1.00. We ask that students bring their own recycled/ plastic bag for their bought `goodies' (Any donation of plastic bags to the office would be of assistance also)
We will require assistance on the morning so please check your diaries and see if you are able to help us- anytime between 8.30am and 12.00pm, even for an hour would be great. If you are able to assist can you please fill out the form below and return to the office.
Thank you.
Mother Day Committee
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FINDON PRIMARY SCHOOL-MOTHERS DAY STALL
Yes, I would love to come and help at the Mothers Day Stall on Wednesday 9th May.
NAME.....................................................................................................................................................
TIME AVAILABLE..................................................................
DATES TO REMEMBER
MISSION STATEMENT - So that our students are able to make the most of their potential we will strive to provide high quality learning opportunities. We aim to develop independent thinkers and problem solvers who are competent in the multiliteracies and numeracy. We will assist them to become socially competent, well rounded individuals who are responsible for their own behavior.
MATHS PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the following 35 students who submitted an entry last week and earnt house points for their
respective houses. Roycroft won the week again, just ahead of Cuthbert.
Name HG Level House Name HG Level House
Nathan McCarthy FH Junior Cuthbert Priya Rajiv DF Upper Roycroft
Max Baird KS Middle Cuthbert Anamika Sudhi Nair EM Upper Roycroft
Tom Fisher HP Middle Cuthbert Kayla Careri KL Upper Roycroft
Finn Pilli NJ Middle Cuthbert Youcef Loucif TC Junior Roycroft
Luka Pilli KL Middle Cuthbert Jessica Busuttil EM Upper Roycroft
Lara Read KS Middle Cuthbert Alex Busuttil HP Middle Roycroft
Khairi Larchin KS Middle Cuthbert Brianna Lord MO Junior Roycroft
Bailee Hodgson LS Middle Cuthbert Katelyn Lord KS Middle Roycroft
Autumn Hodgson MO Junior Cuthbert Isabella Pullar YC Upper Roycroft
Krisitha Gopalakrishnan LS Middle Cuthbert Samuel Pullar NJ Middle Roycroft
Mathew Lanzetti HP Middle Freeman Neeraj Nar MZ Middle Roycroft
Fabian Alifraco KL Middle Freeman Katelyn Pianta FH Junior Strickland
Rain Li HP Middle Freeman Joshua Nisbet KS Middle Strickland
Thomas McDevitt FH Middle Freeman Zyrille DeLeon HP Middle Strickland
Celin Mazloum LS Junior Freeman David Hewitt FH Middle Strickland
Lucy Christiansen MO Junior Freeman Liam Hewitt KS Middle Strickland
Yakub Arifoski MO Junior Freeman Ilyas Boon MZ Middle Strickland
Maia Ikin MO Junior Freeman
House Points
Cuthbert Freeman Roycroft Strickland
50 40 55 30
Students who enter will earn 5 house points and be announced in next week’s newsletter.
THIS WEEK’S PROBLEMS – Find the Finishing Number
Name: _________________
House:_________________
HomeGroup: ___________
Upper
(4 to 6)
Start
¼ of 36
Times 12 Add 1/5 of 180 Square root Add 789 Triple Subtract 2209
Finish?
Middle
(2 to 4)
Start
56 ÷ 8
Times 12 Add ½ of 32 Divide by 5 Triple Find 1/4 Add 793
Finish?
Junior
(P to 2)
Start
3 + 8
Double Take away 3 Add 11 Half Times 2 Add 25
Finish?
Please submit your entries to the OFFICE by Thursday afternoon.
Well done to Troy Slater (EM) on earning his Gold Certificate on Mathletics. A fantastic achievement. Overall, Findon students earnt 19
certificates on Mathletics last week.
Remember, to earn a certificate on Mathletics or Spellodrome you need to earn 1000 points from Monday to Sunday.
LOG ONTO MATHLETICS AT: www.mathletics.com.au
Student Engagement and Wellbeing
The value for the next three weeks is Honesty Honesty means always telling the truth and being able to be true to yourself, others and
situations. Using words at home that your child can understand will help explain what hon-
esty means in your family. Continue to remind your child: “If we have done something
dishonest, we own up to it, I might not like what you have to tell me, and there might be
a consequence, but I will respect you for telling the truth.”
The benefits of physical activity
Kids love to be active. Making physical activity a part of their daily routine is not only fun, but also healthy. Encouraging kids
to be active when they are young establishes a routine that could stay with them throughout their life.
Some of the benefits of physical activity and exercise for children include:
Improve cardiovascular fitness (heart and lungs)
Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Improve posture
Better sleep
Boost self-esteem and confidence
Improve concentration
Help relaxation
Build strong bones and muscles
Improve balance and develop skills
Maintain and develop flexibility
Opportunities to make friends and enhance social skills.
REC O MM END ED AM OUN T Australia's Physical Activity Recommendations for 5–12 Year Olds state that kids need to do a minimum of 60
minutes of physical activity every day. But remember, more is better – even up to several hours! This can be built up
throughout the day with a combination of moderate to vigorous activities.
Thanks for taking the time to read our Student Wellbeing page—Niina Pilli
S T U D E N T A B S E N C E A N D L A T E A R R I V A L S Here are the student absences for last week. These statistics cover the five days for the period Monday the 30/04/2012 to Friday 04/05/2012. CONGRATULATIONS to the top three classes with best
attendance for last week.
- Jess’ class
- Marit class
- Lauren and Gabby’s class
Cafe News
LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES
Are you interested in attending some lunchtime activities????
Look below.
Go and see one of these teachers and sign up as soon as possible!!!
The winner of the ‘Design a Healthy Pizza’ competition is
MARIA TRIANDAFILIDIS
Maria’s Special Apple and Cinnamon on wholemeal dough.
Maria has won a $5 voucher to spend at the cafe.
NAME: ACTIVITY: DAY: RM NO. YEAR LEVEL
Miss Pool Recorder Thur. 2-6
Mrs J Scrapbooking Fri. 3 P-6
Briony Jewellery Mon. 6
Mrs Murray Mr
White
Board Games
Card games
Fri. 1&2 4-6
Mr Fromm Basketball Mon.
Tues.
Thur.
4-6
Florence
Laura
Jessica
Learning Leaders Mon.
Wed.
Fri.
BER 2/3
6
WANTED
CARDBOARD
BOXES
Learning Team 1 are in need of cardboard
boxes to use in their classrooms. All boxes
welcome but the smaller the better.
Thank you
LEARNING TEAM 1
THE ULTIMATE STYLE EVENT
Friday 25th MAY 2012
7pm—9pm
BEST WESTERN
14 THE LINK MILL PARK 3082
Learn the critical components of a
successful wardrobe.
Master the skills of creating effortlessly
stylish looks through understanding
body shapes, colour and design.
Contact Chantel for more info on
0422 241 770
or visit www.treschicimage.com.au
HOUSE WRISTBANDS House Wristbands are available
from the off ice.
Support your House and buy a
wristband only $3.00 each
All money raised goes to
purchasing and maintaining the
sports equipment .
The Lakes South Morang P-9 School is conducting a ‘Year 7 Discovery
Night’ for prospective year 7 parents and students on:
Tuesday May 8 @ 6pm
This ‘Discovery Night’ will showcase some of the wonderful things we offer
in year 7 at The Lakes. We would love to see you there!
We will also be running school tours at the following times:
Tuesday May 15 @ 9.30am
Tuesday May 15 @ 4pm
All school tours and the ‘Discovery Night’ will be held at the Middle Years
campus:
80 Jardier Terrace South Morang.
For more information go to the school website – www.thelakes.edu.au or
contact Ben McCredden, 6-7
transition coordinator on 9401 3919.
This year we are once again participating in the Earn and Learn rewards programs with
Woolworths. By collecting stickers from any Woolworths supermarket between
9th May and 1st July you can collect stickers for your school. For each $10 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco and gift
cards) you collect 1 sticker for your school.
There is a collection box in the office at the school for you to drop in your ticket sheets.
Sticker sheets will be sent home today with the newsletter.
Welcome to The Lakes!!!
TEAM KAYEBELLES INVITES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
AND FRIENDS TO IT’S FIRST ELTHAM SKATERZ
FUNDRAISER!!!
WHEN: SUNDAY 27TH MAY
TIME: 5.45PM TO 8.15PM
$15.00 PER SKATER $5.00 NON SKATER
Café/Snack bar open – no hot food available..
You may BYO nibbles and drinks (no alcohol please)
RAFFLE TIX FOR SALE, FUN GAMES AND SKATE PASSES TO BE
WON!!!
27 SUSAN STREET ELTHAM
RSVP WITH MONEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE … CALL ME ON
0433789892 TO CONFIRM YOUR TICKETS!! ALL WELCOME!!!
I NEED TO LET THEM KNOW NUMBERS BY THE 21ST MAY!!!!
I WILL ISSUE A TICKET TO ANYONE WHO PAYS TO HAND IN AT
THE DOOR…
How to get started: before using our programs you must
register online for an account. Registering is quick and easy.
Visit our website to begin www.campaustralia.com.au
Once registered you can make bookings and cancellations,
view your statements and manage your details anytime of
the day online. Keep in mind we are able to take bookings
at short notice to help busy families.
CHILD CARE REBATES SCHEME:
The government rebate scheme is a good way of receiving
big discounts on the program.
For example let’s say you’re paying $18.00 on a permanent
booking per afterschool care session. You get the initial
50% rebate, that is worked on your entire wages. So if you
get rebate of 50% that means you pay $9.00 per session.
Now then you can get another rebate of 50%, that can be
deducted fortnightly by Camp Australia. That means your
total cost afterschool session based on $18.00 is reduced
further to $4:50 per session. Camp Australia will then bill
you for the $4.50.
For further information, please contact Camp Australia on
1300 105 343.
Findon Primary School OSHC phone: 9436 9433 Co ordinator: Adam
OSHC NEWS
Hi everyone,
Another fun week, where we made friendship bracelets, Played Save the king, make Hand print lilies and finger print cards. We played lots of group games – Save the King, Silent charades and tennis and much more!
Service closed:
Just a reminder, the program will be closed on
Friday 11th
May, 2012 due to the schools
CURRICULUM DAY
LEGEND OF THE WEEK:
Thomas A.
Keep smiling,
OSHC EDUCATORS.
REMINDERS
What’s on this week — Mother’s Week.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY Mother’s Day Cards Discussion on Mother’s Day Cooking - Biscuits
Mother’s Day Cards Candle Making Game: Over & Under Colouring in comp.
Candle making Tunnel ball Word Games Mother’s Freeze
Candle Making Ball games Colouring in comp.
SCHOOL CUR-
RICULUM
DAY. NO OSHC
SERVICE
TODAY.