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Principal’s Report
Inside this Issue
Principal's Report Pg’s 1&2
Payment dates Pg 2
Calendar of Events Pg 3
Student awards Pg 3
Parent’s Assoc. Pg’s 4&5
Science Spectacular Pg 6
Term 4 Lice Check Pg 7
Maths Competition Pg 7
Maths Quiz Wk 4 Pg 8
GOSH update Pg 9
Unreal Deal DVD Pg 10
31st October 2016
Curriculum Day and World Teachers’ Day Luncheon On Friday all staff at Gardenvale participated in a wonderful Professional Development on implementing SMART Spelling across all levels from Prep to Year Six. Michelle Hutchison was a captivating presenter who challenged and inspired us all to introduce this program throughout the school. SMART Spelling has been trialled in some classes this year and has proved to be very successful. This logical, systematic approach to spelling will be fully implemented in 2017. On Cur-
riculum Day, in recognition of World Teachers Day, the PA spoiled the staff with an absolutely, beautiful luncheon and we all felt very privileged indeed. On behalf of all of the staff we sincerely thank the PA and all the parents that contributed towards the lunch for their thoughtfulness. We really appreciated the efforts and kindness of Candice Smith for her co-ordination and organisation of the luncheon!!
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44 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 8550 (Jnr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 0617 (Jnr)
66 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 2871 (Snr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 5198 (Snr)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gardenvale.ps.vic.edu.au 2 | GPS
Spectacular Science Spectacular What a wonderful night Melbourne turned on for our Spectacular Science Spectacular on Thursday! We had an amazing turn out of students and parents who engaged themselves fully in the myriad of exciting activities such as making slime, ‘insta’ worms, electrical circuits, gliders, catapults, lava lamps, light refraction with Carl Glazebrook and viewing NASA photos from the Nayak Family. Su-preme Incursions provided a variety of great activities that everyone could participate in. We thank the fabu-lous Science team; Craig Page, Meng Tan and Catherine Sangster for their outstanding organisation and enthusiasm. We also say a big thank you to Carl and all the teach-ers that supported this really great event. It really was a 'spectacular' community event.
Is your child leaving Gardenvale Primary School? Preparations for the 2017 school year have well and truly com-menced and our Workforce Management Strategy is closely aligned to the number of students in the school. If your family plans mean your children will not re-turn to Gardenvale Primary School in 2017, could you please assist by advising us soon as your plans are known.
Class Placement 2017 Shortly, teachers will begin the lengthy process of developing well-balanced classes for optimal learning in 2017. Input from class teachers, specialist teachers, parents and children are taken into account in conjunction with learning, social and personality considerations. Parents with particular information they would like to be considered during this pro-cess may put their request in writing no later than Monday 7th November. Requests may relate to social, family or learning matters. Requests relating to individual teachers will not be considered. Have a nice week, Janine Hall Acting Principal
Over the last few months I have been working as a Senior Education Improvement Leader for the schools in
the Kingston Local Government Area. In this role I have experienced a range of challenges, issues around
policy, student management, performance management and recruitment. This role will end on December
31st and I will then assume the principalship of our great school. During my secondment I have continued to
meet with our current school leaders, School Council President Anna, attend Council meetings, work with
staff and participate in a range of school events and functions.
The Gardenvale Primary School is being capably led and guided by our current principal Janine Hall and her
work in the role continues to be outstanding. Enjoy the last few weeks of the school year and I look forward
to seeing you all before the end of 2016.
Chris Chant
Principal
44 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 8550 (Jnr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 0617 (Jnr)
66 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 2871 (Snr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 5198 (Snr)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gardenvale.ps.vic.edu.au 3 | GPS
Calendar of Events
2016 Term Dates
Term Four: 3 October - 20 December
2017 Term Dates
Term One: 1 February - 31 March Term Two: 18 April - 30 June Term Three: 17 July - 22 September Term Four: 9 October - 22 December
November 2016
Tuesday 1: Melbourne Cup Day—No School
Wednesday 2: Years 3—5 Swimming first day
Excursion—Year 2 A & 2C
South Melbourne Market & Bakery
Years Prep—2 Swimming payments due
Tuesday 8: PA meeting 7.30pm—Junior Campus
Wednesday 9: Lice Check—Junior Campus
Year 2B & 2D
South Melbourne Market & Bakery
Thursday 10: Prep 2017 Information Evening 7pm
Friday 11: Years 3 –5 Swimming last day
Lice Check Both Campuses
Sunday 13: Prep—Working Bee
Monday 14: Years Prep—2 Swimming first day
Lice Checks—Senior Campus
Wed 16—Fri 18: Yr 3 Camp—Phillip Island
Thursday 17: Prep 17 Orientation 2.00pm - 3.15pm
Wednesday 23: Prep 17 Orientation 2.00pm - 3.15pm
Friday 25: Years Prep—2 Swimming last day
Tuesday 29: Prep 17 Orientation 11.30am—12.30pm
Tuesday 29: Yr 1 IMAX excursion
Wednesday 30: Yr 2 Incursion—The Zoo comes to you
December 2016
Friday 2: Yr 6 Billy Cart Grand Prix Day
Tuesday 6: Prep 17 Meet the Teacher 9—10.30am
Wednesday 7: School Concert
Tuesday 13: Swimming Carnival Years 4—6
Monday 19: Year 6 Graduation
Tuesday 20: Last day of Term 4
Student of the Week
Honesty Empathy
Responsibility Resilience Respect
HERRRby Award
Green HERRRby
Riley T, 3D - For his fantastic explana-tion of the 'Water Cycle' and constantly setting a good example for his peers!
Brody R, 5B—For consistently completing work to a high standard, always helping others and being such a positive, happy member of 5B.
Geoffrey B, 3B - For cleaning up the courtyard. Well done! Keep it up!
Charlie P, 1B - For being an honest, friendly and respectful member of 1B. Esther F, 2A - For her outstand-ing high quality of both her school and homework.
Romy B, PC - For being a super responsible and respectful class member! Well done Romy.
44 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 8550 (Jnr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 0617 (Jnr)
66 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 2871 (Snr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 5198 (Snr)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gardenvale.ps.vic.edu.au 4 | GPS
Parent’s Association
Last Friday we celebrated World Teacher Day by providing a delicious lunch for our wonderful teachers. Thank you to the lovely Candice Smith for coordinating the lunch which was catered by Zest. Thank you also to the families who brought along flowers, or made a dessert, or came along to help Candice set up and pack up afterwards. Our next PA meeting will be Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm in the Junior School staff room. We will be planning our fund-raising and social events for 2017, so if you have a great idea or would like to be involved everyone is welcome to join in - the more the merrier!
We will also be drawing the prize for the 2 tickets to Village Gold Class for those that made a contribution to the School Fair Silent Auction at this meeting, and the winner will be revealed next week. Thanks, Tricia Ciampa
Term 4 Lice Check This is the last check for the year and the last check Hayley and Michelle will do for the school. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the school, teachers, parents and students for your support over the years.
Please keep hair styles simple and free of product on lice check days.
Ok, here are the dates
Wednesday 9/11 Junior Campus Friday 11/11 Junior and some of the senior Campus Monday 14/11 Senior Campus The Lice Queens
44 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 8550 (Jnr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 0617 (Jnr)
66 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 2871 (Snr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 5198 (Snr)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gardenvale.ps.vic.edu.au 5 | GPS
44 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 8550 (Jnr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 0617 (Jnr)
66 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 2871 (Snr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 5198 (Snr)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gardenvale.ps.vic.edu.au 6 | GPS
44 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 8550 (Jnr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 0617 (Jnr)
66 Landcox St. Tel: 9596 2871 (Snr)
Brighton East, Vic. 3187 Fax: 9596 5198 (Snr)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gardenvale.ps.vic.edu.au 7 | GPS
Principal - Chris Chant
Assistant Principal - Janine Hall
School Council President - Anna Wellington-Boyd
Camp Australia (OSHC) - 0452 247 820