HEIGHTS HYPE

26th November 2015 Newsletter 22

Dear Parents,

Earn and Learn Program

Thank you to all families who supported the school with the recent ‘Earn and Learn’ Program last term. As a result of our school’s

token collection, we were able to order 2 book stands, a set of small whiteboards, alphabet strips and number lines for use in a

homestead. We thank our parent community for this terrific help in gaining additional resources for our students to enjoy.

Parent Payments

At the beginning of the term, all families received their parent payment details for essential fees to be paid. These essential fees

contribute towards the consumable materials children use in all of their learning programs, including their books and stationery

supplies, which are quality items, carefully sourced for their suitability for student use in schools. The computer levy greatly

assists with purchasing or leasing the latest computers or devices for classroom use.

This year 84 brand new notebooks were leased and have been used extensively by the

children for their work. In 2016, the school will be leasing a further 84 new

notebooks, to double the number of computers in the school. This is a great

achievement as computers are an expensive item if purchased outright. The computer

levy, as outlined in the parent payment information, significantly contributes towards

payment of these new computers. With this level of contribution, it enables our school

to continue to provide the best resources for your child’s education.

Christmas Carols

Mrs Theodore has started to rehearse our favourite Christmas Carols with all grades in

preparation for our ‘Carols’ night on Thursday 10th December. All children will be

performing grade and homestead items and putting on a small concert for our

community to enjoy. These nights are always well supported as families and teachers

get into the spirit of celebrating a wonderful year at FHPS. Children will be supervised

by their teachers only for the concert performance and will need to be supervised by at

least one adult member of their family for the remainder of the evening. We encourage

families to plan ahead with their friends to byo food and drink, no alcohol, for what

promises to be a wonderful school community event. Another flyer is attached to this

newsletter with details of the night.

Canteen

Our School Council periodically reviews canteen operations and would like to survey

the students and parents to gather further information about our FHPS Canteen Service.

We thank Linda our canteen manager for her dedication to providing a healthy choice

canteen menu that both appeals to the children and provides fresh healthy choice

meals. Further information about the survey will be forthcoming.

End of Year Special Events

With the end of year fast approaching, many celebratory and special events are being

planned for end of year concerts, excursions and occasions. Please keep abreast of the

communications relevant to your children and return notices and payments promptly to

assist with the planning of these special events.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Kind Regards, Cheryl Clark, Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Fri 27th

November Junior Athletics

Day

Tues 1st

December Year 5 McClelland

Day

Wed 2nd

December Final Ready Set

Prep Session

Tues 8th

December Up Day / Year 7

Transition Day

Thurs 10th

December Christmas Carols

Evening

Wed 16th

December Grade 6 Graduation

Wed 16th

December Prep—2 End of

Year Excursion

Wed 16th

December Year 3-5 Bowling

Thurs 17th

December Grade 6 Luna Park

Fri 18th

December LAST DAY TERM

—1.30PM

DISMISSAL

Every Day Counts At Frankston Heights Primary School, we support the Victorian Education

Department’s stance on attendance, which states “Going to school every day is

the single most important part of your child’s education. Students learn new

things at school every day - missing school puts them behind.”

We are spreading the message that ‘Every Day Counts’. If your child misses

one day of school per fortnight, they would effectively

miss one whole month of schooling in a year. Now

imagine this over 13 years of their education.

We want every student to have the same wonderful

opportunities that we offer at F.H.P.S., and by working

together we can ensure this is achieved. If you are having

difficulties ensuring your child attends school each day,

or if you have any enquiries, please contact Jodi Craig

(Assistant Principal/Student Wellbeing Coordinator) to

discuss the matter further.

13th November PHR: N/A

PS: Ronin K

1B: Riley J

1K: Tavira G

2H: Taylah F

2S: Waihanea B

3/4H: Ying C

3/4M: Bryce R

3/4R: Lilith G & Nash M-VG

5/6B: Costa D

5/6K: Toby S

5/6M: Jazmyn B

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who received a Success Award for the week:

ENVIRONMENT AWARD

Congratulations to Taylor T, Bree B & Maddi F who received awards for “Being terrific,

happy and friendly”, “Caring For Others”, “ Good Umpiring” and “Keeping The Yard Clean”!

SCHOOL NEWS:

SHOPPING TOUR – The FOH raised $483.60 from the Shopping Tour held in October. Thank you to the ladies who

participated on the day.

CUPATHON – Thank you to all our students and families – you raised $2,425 from this fundraiser. A fantastic effort! A

special thankyou to Jazmyn B who raised over $240.

BOOK FAIR – Thank you to all families who purchased books from our recent Book Fair. Through your generosity, the

library received over $650 in new books.

Jayden P

Lewis T

Cole C

Toby S

Darcy C

Jaymee M

Jonathon M

Curtis W

Orders Due:

Wednesday 2nd December.

CANTEEN NEWS:

Friday 4th December Special Lunch:

Chicken Wrap With Lettuce & Mayo

Plus

Nudie Juice

Plus

Cookie

$6.50 PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CANTEEN ON

THE FINAL DAY OF TERM 4 -FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER.

Christmas Raffle Donations Dear Parents

Christmas is almost upon us and it is now time to seek donations towards our traditional Heights Christmas Hamper

raffle prizes. Prizes will be drawn at our Christmas Carols Evening on Thursday 10th December.

Below is a guide to the type of donations we require – however, any donation is more than appreciated.

We do ask that you ensure any food donations are checked and in date.

There are boxes in each homestead for students to place donations.

Raffle tickets will be sent home for students to sell.

They will also be sold on the night of the Carols Concert.

Please have any donations in by Friday 4th December.

Thank you for your continued support.

Regards

Friends of Heights Committee

Lollies /Chocolates/ Candy Canes Small Toys / Pencils / Books etc

Christmas Cards /Wrap/ Decorations etc. Christmas Cake/Mince Pies/ Puddings / Shortbreads

Party Food/Chips/Pretzels etc. Soft Drinks / Wine / Tinned Foods

The Senior Homestead

The senior students have begun working on their very own passion projects. These projects are an inquiry-based assignment that involves the students researching a question they have

developed, relating to a topic they are passionate about.

These projects will be presented in a variety of ways, as the students have been given the opportunity to pick how they would like to

present it.

The senior students will be holding a homestead expo to display their projects in the last week of term. Look out for details regarding date and

time.

Some inquiry questions include:

How do you tame your pet bird?

What influenced Snoop Dog’s music?

How do you make electronic music?

What is the history of the AFL?

Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaning?

Why are some people bullied?

How can we help reduce greenhouse gases?

Last Friday 20th November students from Senior School geared up

and set off to Linen House in Seaford for our first annual Bike Day.

Students were broken up into three smaller groups for the ride to

accommodate riding ability. We followed the new Peninsula Track

all the way down to Linen House where St Kilda FC call home. The

students were extremely excited for the ride and behaviour on the

day was tremendous. It was great to see almost all of the students

working together to get everyone home. A special mention to David

Mooney for coming along on the day to help out staff and students.

5 / 6 Bike Day

ALL ABOUT ANCIENT ROME

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ancient Rome? During our Italian lessons we have been

taking a “step back in time” to experience all that ancient Rome had to offer. We are finding out that there

were some pretty gruesome events that took place.

The Year 1 and 2 students have been researching this ancient city and have found out the following:

1B now know that there were one million people living in Rome. They built walls and gates to stop people

from getting in.

1K found out that the Ancient Romans used to have baths together. They went into a big house with lots of

pools and a steam room.

2H have discovered that Rome had lots of people in charge called Emperors. The first Roman Emperor was

called Augustus.

2S now understand that Gladiators were people who fought in the Colosseum.

All of these fantastic facts have been collated into class stories all about Ancient Rome.

The year 3 and 4 students are looking into the folk tale of Androcles and the Lion. The idea that “one

good deed deserves another” has been a fascinating topic of discussion. They are working on short

plays in our class lessons.

Check out these resources with your child online:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolradio/subjects/english/aesops_fables/25-32/androcles_and_lion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSUWzKsxLZM

The years 5 and 6 have taken a light hearted look at some of the seedier elements of Ancient Rome and

are exploring the death of the roman general Julius Caesar. I highly recommend watching the short

play with your child at home. It is a very funny depiction of one of the worst events in Roman history.

Check it out here:

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?

adlt=strict&q=rinse+the+blood+off+my+toga&FORM=VIRE1#view=detail&mid=BD75550A313C6E5E87

CDBD75550A313C6E5E87CD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR_5h8CzRcI

I have enjoyed my time teaching your children about Italy, it’s language and its culture and bid farewell.

Arriverderci e buona fortuna.

Goodbye and good luck.

THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 5.30pm – 7:30pm Carols to start at 6.00pm

All children will perform grade items and

are asked to dress in Christmas Cheer!

Please bring your own food and drinks (no alcohol) and your own chair or picnic rug.

Bring the whole family to enjoy our school Christmas Carols concert!

PLEASE NOTE: As this is a family event,

all children must be accompanied by at

least one adult member of their family.

No alcohol or pets.

REMINDER: Schools are smoke free

zones.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS CONCERT

Private One-on-One Piano Lessons in Frankston Learning the piano in a fun and inspirational envi-ronment.

Cert IV in Music Tuition

AMusA

BA in Music Working with Children Holder

0403310179 gely_kh@yahoo.com

Gellie’s Piano Lessons

Go for 2 and 5! Most Australians eat only about half the recommended quantity

of fruit and vegetables. You need to eat two serves of fruit and

five serves of vegetables every day (one serve is roughly a hand-

ful of fruit or veg).

Here are some handy tips for getting more fruit and veg into your

day:

Add leftover vegies to an omelette for a healthy and filling

breakfast

Bananas, strawberries or tinned fruits can be blended along

with milk, yoghurt and ice for a delicious fruit smoothie

English muffins topped with diced vegies and cheese can be

turned into a quick mini pizza: a great idea for the lunch-

box!

Have low fat dips with carrot and celery sticks instead of

crackers

Add lots of vegies to stir frys, casseroles and curries

Beans or lentils taste great when added into soups

Chop different fruits and mix them with natural yoghurt for a

sweet and healthy dessert

More great ideas can be found at www.gofor2and5.com.au

Let’s talk about mental health

In Australia, one in six young people aged 16 to 24 years currently experiences anxiety and one in 16 young Australians currently experiences depression.

The University of Melbourne, with funding from BeyondBlue, has developed guidelines to help parents reduce the risk of depression and anxiety in their children. Some of the key things parents can do are:

Establish and maintain a good relationship with your child

Establish family rules and consequences

Encourage good health habits: diet, exercise, appropriate screen time and sleep

Minimise conflict in the home

Help your child to manage emotions

Help them to set goals and solve problems

Provide support when something is bothering them

Encourage professional help when needed

More information about the guidelines and other tips can be found at www.parentingstrategies.net/depression or www.beyondblue.org.au.

***FOR SALE*** Frankston High School (FHS)

Girls Winter uniform HALF PRICE: Suit petite girl

1 x Winter Skirt – Size 6 $24 (RRP $48)

1 x Blue Woollen Jumper with logo – Size 12 (v small)

$37.50 (RRP $75) 1 x Long sleeved blue collared shirt with logo –

Size 8 $12.00 (RRP $24)

All second hand but in perfect condition, clean and de-pilled.

Individually priced or the lot for $70.00 Call Jen on 0414 416 204

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS—MORNINGTON PENINSULA

CREATIVE CRAZINESS!

All the joys of the beach cut, crafted and colourfully celebrated!

* for ages 5–8

January 6, 13, 20, 27,

10am–12pm

Cost $12/student, adult supervision required

Bookings here: http://www.trybooking.com/JRPC

MASSIVE MIXED-MEDIA MASTERPIECE!

Develop drawing skills, craft clever collage combinations and experiment with expressive colour. Give your inner artist per-

mission to play!

* for ages 9–12:

January 7, 14, 21, 28, 10am–12pm

Cost $12/student

Bookings here: http://www.trybooking.com/JRPK

VCE Art & STUDIO ART FOLIO DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Get a head start on your folio with experienced VCE teacher, artists and MPRG Educator Jill Anderson. Gather inspiration, see

how other artists develop ideas, and expand your creative thinking and artmaking skills as you explore and develop ideas and

possibilities for your VCE folio.

Wednesday 20 January, 10am–12pm

Cost $12/student

Bookings here: http://www.trybooking.com/JRPL

TEEN ZINE WORKSHOP

Tuesday 12 January 10.00am-12.00noon

*For ages 13-15

Draw + cut + paste + photocopy = ZINE!

Get with the zine-scene. Use found images, cut up photos, pieces of text and drawing to create your own quirky and unique

mini magazine!

All materials provided.

Cost $12/student

Bookings here: http://www.trybooking.com/JURJ and http://www.trybooking.com/172155

ZINE SCENE WORKSHOP Tuesday 19 January 10.00am-12.00noon

*For ages 9-12

Draw + cut + paste + photocopy = ZINE!

Get with the zine-scene. Use found images, cut up photos, pieces of text and drawing to create your own quirky and unique

mini magazine!

All materials provided.

Cost $12/student

Bookings here: http://www.trybooking.com/JURO and http://www.trybooking.com/172160

ON THE BEACH FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART-MAKING ACTIVITY

12 December – 28 February

See the exhibition On the Beach and enjoy a free drop-in creative activity. Think sand, thongs and fun!