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School
Community
News
Number: 23 Date: 3rd August 2016
Tucker Road, Bentleigh Primary School - No: 4687
16 Tucker Road Bentleigh 3204
P.O. Box 1341 Moorabbin 3189
Phone: 9557 2044 Fax: 9557 2181
Web Site: http:/www.tuckerroad.vic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
DATES TO DIARY 2016
Wednesday 10th August
SRC Casual Day
Friday 12th August
PFA Meeting 9.30am
Saturday 13th August
Trivia Night
Monday 15th August
CURRICULUM DAY
(Children do not attend school)
Wednesday 17th August The Learning Brain Parent Forum
Tuesday 23rd August
School Council 6.30pm
Wednesday 31st August
The Learning Brain Parent Forum
Friday 2nd September
Year 1 Fathers Breakfast
Fathers Day Stall
Monday 12th September PFA Meeting 9.30am
Thursday 13th October
School Concert
Thursday 15th December
Year 6 Graduation
School Camp Dates for 2016
Year 5 Camp
Wed 16th Nov to Friday 18th Nov
Sovereign Hill
Year 4 Camp
Wed 16th Nov to Friday 18th Nov
Maldon
Swimming Programs Program 1
Monday 25th July-Thursday 4th August
(Years 5-6)
Program 2
22nd August - 1st September
(Years 3 & 4)
Program 3
31st August - 9th September
(Prep Classes)
Program 4
17th October - 27th October
(Years 1 & 2)
Newsletter Term 3, week 4 Social Media focus is definitely a hot topic in the news at the moment. At TRBPS
we are working hard to keep our children safe online and ensure the school
community are well educated and informed about the use of social media and the
implications for all ICT users. As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter, the
Department of Education and Training have valuable resources to assist parents in
navigating the ever evolving world of social media. I am providing a taste of what can
be accessed through the DET website and Bully Stoppers initiative regarding social
media, its impact and some user’s tips. Here are more handy hints and facts for you to
enjoy. Please view the website below for a more extended version of ‘Social Media
and Your School’.
Times have certainly changed! A few years ago parents discussed concerns or issues with friends at the school gate.
Today, with the internet, mobile phones and social media, discussions between you
and your friends can reach a far wider audience than ever before. Social media can
provide an enjoyable way to socialise online and keep you connected with what is
going on in your school community.
While these technologies can be great for sharing ideas and keeping in touch, don’t
forget that comments about your school community can have greater impact than
expected and can have very real consequences for the reputations of individuals
including teachers, principals, other parents, students and yourself. As a parent and
carer, you are your child’s first role model when it comes to online behaviour. Make
sure your online conduct demonstrates how they can use social media respectfully
and safely. There are also legal implications around what people are able post and
share about others. The idea of privacy in the online world can be confusing but
essentially posting or sharing personal information about another person online
requires consent.
Top tips for positive and respectful online communication with your school community Avoid posting negative comments that identify your school or individuals. Feedback from the school community is important for schools and the department.
Each Victorian Government school has a complaints process for raising concerns. If
you have a concern, rather than go online, speak directly to your child’s teacher,
Assistant Principal or Principal. Remember: serious instances of inappropriate online
behaviour may constitute a criminal offence and become a police matter. School staff
may obtain personal legal advice if they feel that online content seriously impacts
their reputation.
Try not to be emotive or hasty. Keep comments calm and polite.
Before you post something online about your child’s school ask yourself:
• Am I being a good role model for my child?
• Will this information reflect badly on me?
• Does the school community or individual really need to know this information?
• Is this information relevant, helpful and positive?
• Will this information upset or embarrass the school community or an individual?
• Am I making situation worse?
*If things do get heated online consider logging out and taking time to relax.
Be aware of what you are sharing and with whom.
Remember that the legal implications around sharing personal information applies to the images and videos
presented online. As the parent/carer of your child, you have the right to choose who sees your child’s
personal information, including their image online. You also have a responsibility to not share the personal
details of other children. If you upload photos on social media of school events, be aware of who is in the
background. Some parents and caregivers do not want themselves or their children on social media. It is
recommended that you never tag a child’s image with any personal information. If your child’s personal
information or image has been shared on social media without your consent you can request its removal by
the social network hosting it. If you share pictures of your children publicly through online photo-sharing
sites and hashtags, remember that once it is shared, you have no control over how it is used or by whom. To
avoid these photos being shared by others or used for purposes without your consent, make sure you set up
your account security settings to share images only with close family and friends. (Extract from DET, 2015)
More information about social media tips for parents can be accessed at:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/bullystoppers/
parentsocialmediaschoolcommunity.pdf
TRBPS Student Disco
A huge thank you to the School Council Sub-committee FaCEs team for the amount of work they committed
in organising and supervising the student disco this year. The students all seemed to have enjoyed a fabulous
time dancing to the DJ’s music choices and enjoying the games. The Glow Sticks were DEFINITELY a huge
success with the children. I’d also like to thank the staff who also attended this event, ensuring the children
were all having a fun and safe time. We are lucky to have a team of parents who give up their valuable time to
host some fantastic community events for the whole of the TRBPS community to enjoy.
Enjoy your week!
Regards, Robyn
TRBPS Principal
Term Dates - 2016 Term 3
11th July
To
16th September
Term4
3rd October
To
20th December
Canteen News
Reminder
Orders are to be written clearly on a lunch
bag in blue, black or red ink, any other
marker is difficult to read. Please do not
sticky tape lunch bags up. A reminder to
enclose .10 cents for a bag if an envelope is
used.
*Please note ‘Fruit Tubes’ are now 0.60c
Incorrect money could result in
disappointed children.
Canteen Roster Thursday 4th August
Kylie Brkic Kate Wengier
Tuesday 9th August
Sisira Attanayake
Thursday 11th August
Kellie Lardner Carmela Batsis
Rinat Stenfeld
Tuesday 16th August
Georgie Smith
Thursday 18th August
Anna Leech Kathleen Beattie
Tuesday 23rd August Paula Howard
Thursday 25th August
Maria Garufi Louise Benton
Tuesday 30th August Rebecca Thompson
Thursday 1st September
Kylie Brkic Kate Wengier
Tuesday 6th September
Sisira Attanayake
Thursday 8th September
Kellie Lardner
Pupil Free Days 2016
The following pupil-free days
have been approved by School
Council for 2016.
Monday 15th August
Monday 31st October
Students nominated for the
TRBPS Values Award for 1st August 2016
Zara Thompson Charlie Griffiths
Taylor Ch’ng Marcus Verginis
Leila Sullivan Max Choomnuan
Zoe Bruce Tara Kovav
Darcy Hill Leila Zamani
Charlie Wall Riyaa Shrivastava
Andrew Bolton Mia Cashmore
Jett Rogers Kaitlin Parrish
James McGrath Jacquilyn Demirtzis
Piper Rosenthal
Whole of Class 1W
Prep Enrolments 2017 Enrolments are due by Friday 5th August
After this date restrictions
may apply. Chocolate Reminder
Reminder chocolate money
is due back on Monday 8th
August
Library News
The library wishes to thank
the buildings and grounds for
the wonderful work they did
cleaning up the library
courtyard.
School Psychologist – Brooke Fielke OnPsych is a local psychological agency that works in schools throughout the greater Melbourne area, including Tucker Road Primary School. As trained psychologists, we assist with a variety of problems, from the simple to the complex. Some typical examples might be anxiety, school refusal, social skills deficits, anger management, ADHD, Autism and Aspergers disorders, separation, grief and loss. If you are interested in learning more about the Medicare supported services onPsych offers, please contact the Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Deaane O’Brien, or your classroom teacher. If you feel that your child needs extra support, please obtain a mental health care plan from your GP and provide to Deaane . OnPsych sessions are covered by Medicare with no additional fees.
Fitness Friday
Due to the wintery weather
Fitness Friday will be
postponed until further
notice.