NEWSLETTER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Principal’s Report—PG 1

2018 Prep Enrolments—PG 2

Bringing Up Great Kids—PG 2

Interschool Cross Country—PG 2

Daily Timetable—PG 2

3/4 Camp—PG 2

Showcase Schedule—PG 3

2 Month Calendar—PG 4

The school newsletter is now being emailed via the Parent Portal!!!

There will be many stalls with important health information as well as many give-aways for families. Our 5-6 students will also have a stall, to showcase their learning about “being human” and being healthy.

We will have very important guests at our Health Launch, Gabrielle Williams MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Carers & Volunteers; and the Mayor of Brimbank, Cr John Hedditch.

We will finish the formalities with our raffle prizes, which include a party at Crocs, a Derrimut gym membership, personal training sessions and hampers. We will also have a few of our favourite food vans available for an early Friday night dinner.

Student Attitudes to School Survey

Each year, our Year 5 and 6 students complete an

important survey from the Department of Education. In

2017, year 4 students will also complete this survey.

This survey gives us important information about the

connections our students have with our school, the

teachers and their peers. It also gives us information

about behaviour and how engaged they are in their

learning. These students will be completing this survey

in the next few weeks.

Early Cold Mornings

I have noticed a rising number of students arriving at

school when I arrive. Sometimes this is before 8am. Our

playgrounds are not supervised until 8:45am, please

ensure that your children are not arriving before that

time. Our playground is supervised until 3:30pm. Please

ensure your child is picked up before then. The YMCA

provides a great before and afterschool care program.

Issue 7: Friday 12th May 2017

40 Lennon Parkway, Derrimut 3030 PO Box 121 Deer Park 3023

T: 8361 1000 F: 8361 1099

E: derrimut.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au W: www.derrimutps.vic.gov.au

From the Principal, Joanna Stanford

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends,

Naplan

Thank you for the support of all year 3 and 5 students as they completed their Naplan assessments. Our students worked hard and tried their best. We will continue to know your children as learners and differentiate their learning.

Health Launch

We have 2 weeks to go to our fabulous Health Launch on

Friday 26th May from 3:15-6pm. I am looking forward to

enjoying this special event with you, your families and our

local community. As you arrive, you will be given a show

bag to collect a range of resources and giveaways. You will

also receive raffle tickets. We will again, have a chance to

have adult health checks. Our children will have a chance

to attend the Teddy Bear Hospital and your children are

invited to bring along their teddy to see a doctor, as well

as see a dentist and an optometrist.

We will be launching the plans for our new sensory garden that will be in our current Stonehenge area. This is an exciting new outdoor space that has been designed in conjunction with an Occupational Therapist and has been funded through the Building Partnerships in the West funding.

Facebook

We use the Derrimut Primary School Facebook as an important way to celebrate our day to day achievements and get information out to our parent community. Please join our Facebook page for important updates.

I would also like to wish a Happy Mothers Day to all of

the wonderful Mothers and Carers that have made a

difference to the lives of our Derrimut School

Community.

Prep Enrolments for 2018

Prep enrolments for 2018 will commence on Tuesday 18th April 2017. If you have a child who will be coming to school for the first time in 2018, please complete an

enrolment form (available from the front office), at your earliest convenience.

If you know of anyone transferring to Derrimut in other year levels, please alert them, to also enrol.

2018 Prep Information Evenings

· Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 6:30pm—7:30pm Covering general information about the school

and students starting prep.

· Tuesday 21st November 2017 at 6:30pm—7:30pm

2018 Prep School Tours

Thursday 8th June 2017 at 9:00am and 10:00am Thursday 20th July 2017 at 9:00am and 10:00am

Thursday 10th August 2017 at 9:00am and 10:00am

INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

On Wednesday 3rd May, 47 students travelled to Moore Park for the SSV Deer Park District Interschool Cross Country. The 10 year old age groups had to run 2 km

and the 11 year old and 12 year old age groups running 3 km with most age groups having up to 70 competitors

race. We had some fantastic individual results, with 9 students making it through to the Division Finals to be

held on Tuesday 6th June at Brimbank Park.

Well done to all students who participated and good luck to the following students at the next round:

2nd place Issah Kailie – 11 yr old Boys 4th place Lena Blaszkowska– 10 yr old Girls

5th place Ranya Mohammed-Ali – 12/13 yr old Girls 6th place Angelina Kawalko – 12/13 yr old Girls

6th place Lachlan Fitzgerald – 11 yr old Boys 9th place Aspen Nakao – 11 yr old Girls

9th place Warren Edgerton – 12/13 yr old Boys 10th place Ellie McLeod-Suckling – 11 yr old Girls

10th place Jamaal Abas – 11 yr old Boys

Family Life Victoria will conduct a Sexuality Education Program on Tuesday 23rd May 2017 These programs support parents to help their children learn about aspects of human sexuality. These entertaining and valuable sessions are not to be missed. Preparing for Puberty Years 5-6 Admission: $20 per family, permission slips and payments can be made at the office.

Second Hand Uniform

Our Second Hand Uniform sells for $5.00 an item and we currently have:

X 1 Size 3 Rain Jacket (suitable for a size 4)

X 8 Size 4 Zip Up Jumpers

X 13 Size 4 Short Sleeve T-Shirts

X 7 Size 4 Rugby Jumpers

X 1 Size 4 Summer Dress

X 3 Size 8 Rugby Jumpers

X 5 Size 8 Zip Up Jackets

X 6 Size 12 Rugby Jumpers

If you would like to purchase any of these items, please see Katie in the office.

Bringing Up Great Kids

We are happy to announce that we will be providing the FREE services of Mackillop Family Services in delivering a program which supports parents in understanding their child’s development and behaviours. These sessions will run every Thursday from 9:30am - 11:30am out of the Grasslands 3, and is a free service to all families in the community. Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you are interested, please call Cheryl/Katie in the office to place your name down.

Daily Timetable

9:00am Class bell

11:00am ~ 11:30am Morning recess

1:30pm ~ 1:40pm Lunch eaten in the classroom

1:40pm ~ 2:15pm Lunch break

3:15pm Students are dismissed

YEAR 3/4 CAMP

Where: YMCA Wyuna Queenscliff

Camp Date: 4th—6th or 6th—8th September

Time: Departing school by 9am, Returning 3:15pm

Deposit: $100 (non-refundable) Due: Friday 26th May

The total cost for the year 3/4 camp per student is $300.00

Stars of the Week Faith, Noah, Abhishek, Ethan, Shakira,

Ushan, Jedidiah, Angus, David, Vihagi, Tamy, Frances,

CURRICULUM DAY

MONDAY 9TH AUGUST

IS A CURRICULUM DAY.

There will be no school for stu-

dents on this day Happy Birthday To Oscar, Manmeet, Nasya, Ave, Sara

Tucker, James, Leia, Nezha, Aaron,

Rosette, Sally, Yushra, Tylah, Nadeem

strPrep S fantastic reflective thinking .

ategies from our excursion.

5/6B Oscar Xue His independent research skills.

5/6C Angelina

Symeonidis Being an excellent listener

Chatter, chatter, chatter, the sound of my teeth going up and down was the only thing you could hear because on Friday 20th August it was like an ice block on the oval. The first thing was splitting into age groups.

The 10 year olds were doing Discus first. I was in the 10 year old age group even though I am not 10 but I will be soon. As soon as you can imagine! I twisted my body, swung my arm and let go of the discus. Wow! What a great shot. After everybody had their go I had to have another go with some other girl. Another great shot from Leia. It was a great shot but not big enough for a ribbon.

By Leia 3/4A

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WHOLE SCHOOL SHOWCASE

The Whole School Showcase aims to provide a forum for students and

learning communities, to showcase to parents and our local community, work

and learning that they have embarked on.

Listed below are Term 1 dates:

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Open Community Afternoons

(in the Community) 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Whole School Showcase

(in the Gym)

2:30pm – 3:15pm

May

12th, 19th

June

2nd, 9th, 23rd

Friday 26th May

Health Launch

Kitchen/Garden

Visual Arts

Friday 16th June

3/4 Purple

Prep Red

5/6 Grasslands 2

“NUMERACY IS ALL AROUND US” A NUMERACY WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES

Trying to help your children with numeracy at home, but

just don’t know where to start? Want to know some

ways to make numeracy fun? Then this workshop is

for you and your family.

Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in volunteering at DPS, we are

looking for help with our Second Hand Uniform Shop. If you would like some more information on our Second Hand Uniform Shop, please call the office on 8361 1000.

Thank you!

Come along to our Breakfast Club and have something to eat

before school, every Wednesday at 8:15am—8:45am

in the Design Space, It’s FREE and there’s cereal, fruit, porridge or baked beans.

School Banking Upcoming Dates

17th May 2017

24th May 2017

2017 TERM DATES Term 1: Thursday 2nd February 2017—Friday 31st March 2017

Term 2: Tuesday 18th April 2017—Friday 30th June 2017

Term 3: Monday 17th July 2017—Friday 22nd September 2017

Term 4: Monday 9th October 2017—Friday 22nd December 2017

Forwarding Money to School

Whenever you are sending money to school, please forward it in a sealed envelope OR zip lock bag with the students Name and Home-group clearly marked on it.

Loose money is very easily lost and hard for the teacher and office to manage when combined with other children’s monies.

APRIL 2017

MAY 2017

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17 PUBLIC HOLIDAY—SCHOOL CLOSED

18 First Day of Term 2

19 Volunteer Morning Tea 9:15am

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24 25 PUBLIC HOLIDAY—SCHOOL CLOSED

ANZAC DAY

26 27 28 Football Tournament

Newsletter

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 2 3 Interschool Cross Country

4 School Tours 9am, 10am

5 SHOWCASE 2:30pm

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8 9 NAPLAN 10 NAPLAN 11 Mothers Day Stall

NAPLAN

12 Mothers Day Stall

Newsletter

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15 16 School Council —

6pm

2018 Prep Information Evening 6:30pm—7:30pm

17 18 Bringing up great kids 9:30am—11:30am

19 20 21

22 23 Family Life Victoria - Preparing for Puberty

24 25 Bringing up great kids 9:30am—11:30am

26 SHOWCASE

2:30pm

Newsletter

Health Launch

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29 30 31 Bringing up great kids 9:30am—11:30am