Respect, Responsibility, Success

Dates for your Diary

February 17th—SAPSASA Swimming @ Renmark 18th—Governing Council Meeting 18th and 19th—External School Review 19th—Adelaide Crows community visit 1.30pm-3.30pm 24th—Adelaide Crows player visit in the COLA 1.45pm-2.45pm 25th—Family Information Night March 3rd—SAPSASA T20 Cricket @ Berri 3rd—Parents & Friends AGM 9th—Adelaide Cup 12th—OSHC Information Sessions 13th—National Ride to School Day 20th—Choir rehearsal 9am—1pm April 2nd—SAPSASA Athletics @ Waikerie 9th—Easter Breakfast /Easter Raffle draw/End of Term 1 -

Monash Primary and Preschool

NEWSLETTER 11th February, 2020 : Term 1, Week 3

“Successful schooling - Our future’s foundation”

PRINCIPAL - Alana Kitson

PHONE-85835361 EMAIL-DL.0274_info@schools.sa.edu.au POSTAL ADDRESS-Box 24 Monash S.A.5342

FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT We look forward to welcoming as many families as possible to our Family Information Night! It is open to all families of children Preschool to Year 7. It is scheduled for Tuesday 25th February (Week 5) from 5:30pm. You will receive an invitation from your child within the next week, but general details are: From 5:30pm there will be a parent/carer information

session in the Library. This year you will hear from a number of students who will talk about why developing as a social and emotional and successful learner is important, and how families can support children to develop these essential characteristics!

From 6:00pm your child/children will show you their learning spaces and introduce you to staff. It is a fantastic night, with a great atmosphere, and many families enjoy the BBQ dinner provided from 6:30pm.

The Preschool space will be open from 6:00pm-6:30pm for families to visit. School classroom and General Learning Areas will be open between 6:00pm and 7:00pm.

We ask that all families return the reply slip attached to this newsletter to indicate whether or not you will be attending. This assists with preparations and catering. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS OF MONASH PRIMARY & PRESCHOOL At our Week 4 Governing Council meeting, we will be setting dates for 2020, including the date for the Annual General Meeting. More information will be published after Tuesday 18th February. The Parents and Friends AGM will be held on Tuesday 3rd March at 7pm. The AGM will detail the highlights from 2019, including the ways the P&F Group supported all children across the year. Please see the attached flyer that outlines the important role that the P&F group plays in the success of our school and preschool, and how you can be involved. If you wish to express an interest in joining the Parents and Friends Group for 2020, please return the reply slip on the flyer to the admin office. Alana Kitson PRINCIPAL

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE IS COMING TO MONASH! We are super excited that we will have this service up and running for the first day of Term 2! Attached to this newsletter is a flyer with information of what we know so far. Keep an eye out for more info on our Facebook page, through upcoming newsletters, and on Class Dojo pages. Any initial questions and inquiries you have can be directed to our admin staff.

EXTERNAL SCHOOL REVIEW PARENT MEETINGS For our External School Review next week, we will welcome Tanya and Ros to our school. They are the Department Review Panel members who will be working here on Tuesday and Wednesday, meeting with all staff and some students and parents as part of the review process. There are 2 opportunities for parents/caregivers to meet with Tanya and Ros and provide them with feedback and information about your understanding of the learning programs at Monash, and about your child and their learning progress. Participation is voluntary, and all parents/carers are invited to meet with Tanya or Ros. The two times available are: Tuesday 18th February at 7pm and Wednesday 19th February at 8:30am. (Note that the Tuesday evening meeting will involve Governing Councillors as well as other parents/carers who would like to take part in the feedback process. Governing Council will then be holding their usual meeting from 7:30pm.) If you are interested in participating in the review process (and you are not a Governing Council member), please return the attached reply slip to the admin office so that we can advise Tanya and Ros of approximate numbers.

ASHTON SCHOLASTIC BOOKCLUB ISSUE 1 2020

Ashton Scholastic Issue 7 was issued last week. Please ensure orders are in by Wednesday, 12th February.

I would like to extend everyone a warm Welcome to the new school year, particularly families who are new to Monash Primary and Preschool. I hope everyone had a joyful, safe and refreshing summer, sharing special times with family and friends. I am excited about the coming year in my role as Student Wellbeing Leader. This will be my fourth year in this role and I feel privileged and thankful to be able to plan, implement and reflect on student wellbeing initiatives and promote positive connections for everyone within our school community. For families that are new to our school the responsibilities of the SWL role include: Creating a safe, supportive and respectful teaching and

learning environment The establishment of positive partnerships with

children, parents and carers, educators and other service providers and community to build resilience and optimise safety, wellbeing and learning

Strengthening student engagement, participation and voice

Provide support for educators and work directly with students

Identify effective pathways and referrals for further support for students when needed to manage critical incidents

Provide support for procedures and processes that optimise school inclusion and engagement

I will be working 4 days a week this year from Mon-Thurs and am based in the front office building. Please feel free to approach me in the yard or make a time to meet with me if you would like to discuss a concern. Warm Regards, Natalie Brock

ROTARY CLUB OF BERRI RIVERLAND & MALLEE VOCATIONAL AWARDS 2019 Congratulations to Tahnee Dack who was awarded with the Australian School Based Trainee of the Year Runner Up award on Friday night! Tahnee completed her traineeship at Monash in 2019, and is now working as an SSO for us this term while also studying a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. What a fantastic achievement, Tahnee!

MESSAGE FROM NATALIE BROCK (STUDENT WELLBEING LEADER)

ADELAIDE CROWS COMMUNITY TEAM VISIT On Wednesday, February 19th (Week 4), the Adelaide Crows Community team (No Players) will be visiting our school to conduct a presentation on a school program they are promoting. They will present to us in the COLA. The presentation will run from 1:30pm—2:30pm.

ADELAIDE CROWS PLAYER VISIT On Monday, February 24th (Week 5), some Adelaide Crows players will be visiting our school. Classes will make their way to the COLA at 1:45pm for an assembly where they will meet the players and have the opportunity to ask them questions. Students are also invited to bring along merchandise to get signed by the players. Families are also welcome to attend. The assembly will finish at approximately 2:45pm. Jimmy Vlassopoulos

MAMMOTH MONASH MARKET - Plants & Produce Stall It is that time of the year where we would love our generous gardeners to start propagating or separating easy-to-grow plants (especially succulents, bulbs, runners, etc) so that they are ready to sell at our only school fundraiser event for the year - the Mammoth Monash Market - which occurs early in Term 2! In addition, if you have any donations of pots for this stall – I can take these home and store in my shed for further propagation purposes. If you want to have a chat to me about potential donations of pot plants or produce for that time of the year or any other ideas - please let me know! All money made from this stall is 100% profit as all items are donated. Thanks in advance, Laura Strout. "To plant a garden, is to believe in the future."

DONATIONS TO ART If you are thinking of donating recyclables to school this year - please don't bring any to the Art Room - but check in with the Preschool or JP classes instead, as they may use them for making time. Any 3D projects we will be doing in Art will be resourced by me or otherwise there may a special note put in the newsletter for a specific request. If you think something may be particularly useful - please have a chat with me about it first. Thanks kindly. Laura Strout - Visual Arts Teacher.

VOLUNTEERS Monash Primary & Preschool has Wednesday as its fruit/veg platter day for our children/students and we need volunteers to help cut up/prepare the platters from 8.30am in the Multi-Purpose room. Your help is very much appreciated.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE Please find attached to this Newsletter an information brochure on the Premier’s Reading Challenge. If you have any further questions please come and speak to me. Sue Henwood - PRC Contact Person

2020 Parents & Friends Committee The Monash Primary and Preschool Parents & Friends Committee aims to promote positive connections between families, students, teachers and the community. We provide opportunities for families to work together to support our children in so many ways. All parents/carers are welcome to join P&F. We meet twice a term on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Meetings usually fall on the first Tuesday of the month. It’s a fantastic way to meet other parents/carers, stay up to date with events and have input into helping support our school, preschool and wider community.

Some of the ways we support include: Welcome tea/coffee mornings Provide fresh fruit for Eat Fresh platters every Wednesday Fund Weekly Act of Kindness Awards for students Organise fundraising events Assist with school photo day Fund the Footsteps Dance program and Disco Provide funding to classes to purchase resources Contribute to Year 7 Graduation Present gifts for SSO Week and World Teachers’ Day Provide breakfast for Walk Safely To School Day Subsidise Year 7 school shirts Facilitate Easter and Christmas raffles Run the Second Hand Uniform Shop

Organise the Sports Day tea/coffee stand

The current P&F Group is keen for parents/carers who have previously not been involved in P&F, or are new in the school and preschool, to think about joining P&F for the first time. That said, we will certainly welcome back current or past P&F members! If you would like more information about you can be involved, please talk to our current Chairperson, Trigona Pickering, any P&F member, or Alana Kitson.

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR MONASH PRIMARY & PRESCHOOL P&F GROUP 2020 Name: _____________________________________ I am interested in joining the P&F Committee for 2020. I am unable to commit to regular meetings, but would love to help out with some of the events listed above. I prefer to be contacted by Phone: ____________ Email: _____________________________________

Please return to the admin office before Friday 28th February (Week 5)

Well done to these students for demonstrating the characteristics of ‘Successful Learners’ and ‘Social and Emotional Learners’

Term: 1 Weeks:1 & 2

Preschool:Mrs Allder/Mrs Crowhurst

Mia-Lee—Social and Emotional Learner—For showing empathy and care to other children on our first Preschool day. R/1:Mrs Scholz/Miss Iskra

Receptions—Successful Learner & Social and Emotional Learner—For persisting through the first two weeks of school as we learn lots of new routines, form new friendships and mange our emotions even when we get really tired.

Poppy—Social and Emotional Learner—For helping her peers identify and solve problems in and outside of the classroom. 1/2:Mrs Barnett/Miss Iskra

Jett—Successful Learner—Striving towards all his learning goals.

Chelsea—Social and Emotional Learner—Supporting others to co-regulate their emotions. 2/3:Miss Kunoth

Frankie—Successful Learner—For using feedback to help with her learning.

Brooke—Social and Emotional Learner—For practicing identifying problems & talking through to help solve. 4/5:Ms Thompson/Mrs Ridley

Chayce—Successful Learner—Demonstrating persistence when completing all written tasks in lesson time.

Scarlett—Social and Emotional Learner—Demonstrating resilience and managing her emotions during swimming lessons. 5/6:Mr Thiele

Adela—Successful Learner—High level of engagement during discussions around mindsets and class agreement. Baljinder—Social and Emotional Learner—High level of engagement during discussions around mindsets and class agreement. 6/7:Mrs Kilsby/Mrs Neumann

All students—Successful Learner & Social and Emotional Learner—Excellent persistence and attitude towards their aquatics day last week. 6/7:Mr Trobbiani

Mitchell—Successful Learner—Taking extra care and effort with set work. Extending his ideas and seeing things done. That’s stepping up as a Year 7!

Alec—Social and Emotional Learner—Showing empathy, respecting others and building friendships and responsibility. Mrs Ridley (Music, Dance & Drama)

All students from R-7 who are new to Monash Primary and Preschool—Social and Emotional Learner & Successful Learner —You all came into the music room with a smile and a willingness to get involved and have fun. It’s going to be a good year! Mr Vlassopoulos (Health & PE)

Tyler E—Social and Emotional Learner & Successful Learner—For settling into Reception really well, always following instructions in PE, giving his best effort and having a big smile on his face. Ms Strout (Visual Arts & JP Spanish Teacher)

Eliza J—Successful Learner—For successfully filling out her ‘All About Me’ poster neatly and using effective colour and lines to decorate.

EXTERNAL SCHOOL REVIEW—PARENT MEETING

Your name: ________________________________ I would like to attend the following Parent Meeting to provide information and feedback as part of the External School Review: (select one) Tuesday 18th February at 7pm in the Library Wednesday 19th February at 8:30am in Room 11 (next to Miss Kunoth’s class)

Please return to the admin office by Monday Week 4 (17th February) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

SCRUMPTIOUS PIZZA AND ICECREAM Please bring back by Thursday morning (13th February)

Name_______________________________ Teacher______________________ Please order me Pizza and Icecream (Split style) [ ]Hawaiian (ham, pineapple, cheese and tomato sauce) @ $3.50 [ ]Meat lovers (ham, salami, cheese and bbq sauce) @ $3.50 [ ]Icecream @ $1.50 TOTAL:$__________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

SCRUMPTIOUS PIZZA AND ICECREAM Please bring back by Thursday morning (13th February)

Name_______________________________ Teacher______________________ Please order me Pizza and Icecream (Split style) [ ]Hawaiian (ham, pineapple, cheese and tomato sauce) @ $3.50 [ ]Meat lovers (ham, salami, cheese and bbq sauce) @ $3.50 [ ]Icecream @ $1.50 TOTAL:$__________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

SCRUMPTIOUS PIZZA AND ICECREAM Please bring back by Thursday morning (13th February)

Name_______________________________ Teacher______________________ Please order me Pizza and Icecream (Split style) [ ]Hawaiian (ham, pineapple, cheese and tomato sauce) @ $3.50 [ ]Meat lovers (ham, salami, cheese and bbq sauce) @ $3.50 [ ]Icecream @ $1.50 TOTAL:$__________

FAMILY INFORMATION EVENING ON THE 25TH OF FEBRUARY

I/we will be able to attend and will be taking part in the following; Information session from 5:30pm Learning areas tour with my child Free BBQ tea from 6:30pm and number attending_____ School made hamburgers_____ sausages_____ (for catering purposes) ( Please bring your own drinks and chairs) Unfortunately I/we will be unable to attend Signature_________________________ Family Name______________________ PLEASE RETURN BY WEEK 4—FRIDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

COMMUNITY NOTICES YRMS LION KING JR CAST ANNOUNCEMENT It is with much pleasure we announce the Cast of our 2020 YRMS production Lion King Jr. It was a huge weekend of auditions with more than 70 young people singing, dancing and acting in front of a panel of five to win roles in the production. Unfortunately with such a huge production drawing such interest not everyone who auditioned was able to be accepted into the program but those who did will represent 20 Riverland schools. We would love to celebrate the success of your students with us as it takes incredible courage, strength and tenacity to go through the audition process. Isla D—Shenzi Owen S—Ed Mia S and Grace C-D—Lionessess Adela F—Ensemble We will forward performance details during Term 1. Narelle James YRMS Production Manager