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Spring Gully Primary School, 104-110 Spring Gully Road, Bendigo, 3550.

PO Box 310, Strathdale, 3550

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Email: [email protected] Absence Phone No. 0427840915 (SMS only)

Website: www.sgps.vic.edu.au

SPRING GULLY PRIMARY SCHOOL – BE AWESOME

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Newsletter 35 – Thursday, 14th November 2019

Principal Awards – grades Prep, One & Two Izaac McE - Prep Greer: Izaac consistently shows our 3 values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility every

day! He listens carefully and is always trying to improve, especially with his reading. Izaac has done a wonderful

job building his confidence and ability to sound out his words.

Jackson W - Prep Haxby: for being awesome. He has been working incredibly hard to ensure everything he does

is the best it can be and always displays a positive attitude and big smile. Keep it up Jackson!

Marlon A - Prep Pesina/Brewer: Marlon is a studious, respectful and caring student. He works hard to ensure

everything he does is the best it can be. Marlon is a role model in the classroom with his positive attitude towards

school and dedication to getting the very best from himself everyday.

Ingrid G - 1/2 Arthur: Ingrid has a wonderful, positive attitude. She happily takes on any challenge and always

helps her peers. Ingrid, you are awesome!

Peggy P - 1/2 McClellan: for her wonderful, positive, have-a-go attitude to all learning tasks! Peggy

demonstrates enthusiasm in all class activities and always makes valuable contributions to class discussions.

You are a wonderful role model Peggy! Emma A - 1/2 Rodda/Orr: Emma has a positive attitude towards all curriculum areas and her smile lights up our

room. She demonstrates persistence when faced with a challenge. Great efforts Emma!

Torbey L - 1/2 Vernon: Torbey has had a positive year in grade one and has been trying his hardest to be

resilient when faced with a challenge. Keep up the positive attitude Torbey, you are really kicking goals!

VALUE TREE AWARDS

Resilience: Fletcher A, Teilani B, Hadley G, Hamysh K, Eryn McM, Jarvis O, Bailee R, Teleia S, Jack T, Jessie V

Respect: Brooklyn B, Sonny C, Louis D, Orly F, Mia G-J, Sophie H, Darcey L, Harvey L, Makiya L, Ella McC,

Cooper S, Ellie S

Responsibility: Jake A, Jonty A, Mollie B, Adelaide B, Olivia B, Grace C, Tasman C, Rebel C, Louis D, Alyssa F, Milla F,

Fabian G, Thomas J, Oliver S, Mia S

Sports award William D –1/2 Rodda/Orr: for his enthusiastic participation in Physical Education and his

outstanding sportsmanship.

Art Award Aaron M – 1/2 Vernon: Aaron drew a delightful image of a still-life set up in Art this week. Well done Aaron.

Principal: Mr. Francis Trezise

Assistant Principal: Mr. Brett Parkes

School Council President: Mr. Ronnie Lowe

Reminders: Friday, 15th November -

Grade 6 Transition Sport Learning Task 2 released

2020 Booklist/Stationery Orders

Orders to be placed online at www.jiofficeproducts.com.au

from 18/11/19-10/12/19

Our Values

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

RESILIENCE

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Diary Dates

2019

Term 4

November

Friday, 15th 1.30pm – 2.30pm Grade 6 Transition Sport – Spring Gully Recreation Reserve

Learning Task 2 Released: Maths

Monday, 18th 6.30pm – 7.00pm

7.00pm – 7.30pm

7.30pm – 9.00pm

Grounds/Buildings/Landscape Subcommittee Meeting

Accountability & Management Subcommittee Meeting

School Council Meeting

Tuesday, 19th Regional Golf Tournament (Selected students only)

Tuesday 19th -

Wednesday, 27th

Somers Camp (Selected students only)

Wednesday, 20th 8.00am – 4.00pm

9.00am – 10.00am

6.00pm – 7.15pm

T20 Blast School Cup Regional Final (Selected students only)

2020 Prep Transition Day

Health and Human Relations Information Session for Gr 5-6 Mother /

Daughter(s)

Thursday, 21st 7.45am – 4.00pm

5.30pm – 7.00pm

Prep Ecolinc Excursion

BSE Social - Grade 6 students

Wednesday, 27th 9.00am – 10.30am 2020 Prep Transition Day

Thursday, 28th 9.00am – 12.00pm Prep Ecolinc Incursion

Friday, 29th 9.00am

1.30pm – 2.30pm

Junior School Athletics

Grade 6 Transition Sport – Spring Gully Recreation Reserve

Learning Task 3 Released: Writing

December

Monday, 2nd

6.30pm – 8.00pm

Grade 6 Transition Sports - BSE

Education and Community Development Sub-Committee Meeting

Monday, 9th 6.30pm – 9.00pm Combined School Council Meeting

Tuesday, 10th 9.00am – 12.00pm 2020 Prep Transition Day

Monday, 16th 9.00am – 10.00am

11.00am – 11.30am

Junior Christmas Concert

Parent Helpers/Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea

Thursday, 19th

7.30pm – 9.00pm

School Reports released via Compass

Grade 6 Graduation

Friday, 20th 1.15pm End of Term 4 Every Week –

Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8.15am - Gaga Ball – Grade 3 – 6 students

Thursday – lunchtime – Chess Club

Friday 9am – Fresh Fruit Friday

2020 TERM DATES Term 1 - January 28th (school teachers start) – March 27th

Students commence - January 30th

Term 2 - April 14th – June 26th

Term 3 - July 13th – September 18th

Term 4 - October 5th – December 18th

From the Principal

Dear Parents/Guardians,

DRAMA AWARD Sam P – 1/2 Rodda/Orr: for his entertaining performance in Drama this week. Awesome effort, Sam!

LOTE AWARD

No Award this Week

HISTORY AWARD Jackobi B – 5/6 Schulz: Jakobi was a very willing and confident participant in Indigenous Studies this week. He

sang the Torres Strait Islander lullaby ‘Inanay Capuana’ beautifully and was a leader in his group.

Great to see Jakobi’s hidden talent! Keep up the great attitude Jakobi!





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Awesome Day!

We will be holding an ‘Awesome Day’ on Thursday, 28th November. This day will be held to celebrate the life of

our much loved teacher and colleague, Mr Mark ‘Stevo’ Stevens. It will also celebrate our new motto ‘Be

Awesome’ that was inspired by Mr Stevens. Our SRC have been discussing how we can best capture the fun and

spirit of Mr Stevens on this day, through the activities that are provided. For those who knew Mr Stevens well, you

won’t be surprised by some of the suggestions received for this day. These suggestions include the use of whoopee

cushions, reading disgusting stories and playing dodgeball (headshots allowed!).

We will finalise all activities shortly and present them in the newsletter next week. Our SCR have asked that

everyone wear bright clothing on the day and that they provide a gold coin donation. They would like to donate this

money to Kidney Health Australia. What an awesome idea from our awesome kids!

Parent Helpers/Volunteers Morning Tea

Spring Gully Primary School values the contribution of parents/volunteers and would like to recognise these

important contributions with a “Parent Helpers/Volunteers Morning Tea” on Monday, 16th of December from

11am. The staff would like to see our new staffroom overflowing. There is no need to bring anything other than

yourself.

2020 Stationery Requirements and Fees/Levies

Stationery Requirements, fees/levies and associated information will be sent home this week.

School Council have approved the following fees/levies and voluntary contributions for 2020:

• Educational Resource Levy (Voluntary Financial Contribution) – Suggested $80 per child, $160 per

family (two or more children) in Grades P-6.

• Computer software for educational use (Essential Educational item) – Grades Prep – 2 $40 per child,

Grades 3 & 4 $50 per child, Grades 5 & 6 $50 per child.

• Netbook Parent Contribution Levy - Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Essential Educational item) - $140 per child.

• Compass Resource Levy (Essential Educational item) - $10 per child.

• Start up Program P-6 $13 per child (Incursion).

Parents are to provide ALL items as listed and have their child bring all items to school on the first day of school in

2020 (Interview Day).

Essential Education Items (Part A, B & C)

Essential education items are those items or services that are essential to support the course of instruction in the

standard curriculum program that parents are to pay the school to provide or may provide themselves, if appropriate;

Part A will only be available in a full pack from the school. ie: Parents are not able to order only some items in Part

A.

Part B

Part C

Parents have the option of purchasing equivalent materials from other sources. If parents choose to provide equivalent

materials, this must be done in consultation with the school, as items must meet the specifications provided by the

school. There may also be certain items that due to their nature may only be available from school.

Orders are to be placed online at www.jiofficeproducts.com.au

Online ordering opens on Monday, 18th November 2019 and closes on Tuesday, 10th December 2019



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There is no safe number of days for missing school. Every day counts. Week 5 of Term 4

92% total school wide attendance 95% school wide attendance (not including absences relating to illness or medical)

There were 61 late arrives in Week 5. The TOP CLASSES for arrival time for the week were:

Prep Pesina, 1/2 Vernon and 3/4 Garmey

Prep Haxby, Prep Pesina and 3/4 Murphy

Click on

Enter School ID: SGPS660, select your child’s 2020 year level, add child’s name, complete order and proceed to

checkout. Please note you are not required to pay online. All payments are to be made to

Spring Gully Primary School on booklist collection day (Friday, 24th January 2020). Please print a copy of your

booklist for your records.

Please complete Online Ordering by Tuesday, 10th December 2019.

Stationery and books will be available for collection from the Art Room on Friday, 24th January 2020 between

8.30am and 4.00pm. All stationery and books must be paid for on this day, along with 2020 fees and levies.

Please Note:

Other items which parents are required to supply from home:

Protective Smock (1 required)

Large box of tissues (2 required)

Sunscreen

Francis Trezise

Principal

[email protected]

From the Assistant Principal

This week’s e-safe topic: Unwanted Contact and Grooming Socialising online can be a great way for children to build friendships, but it can also put them at

risk. Unwanted contact is any type of online communication that your child finds unpleasant or confronting, or that leads

them into a situation where they might do something they regret. This can happen even if they initially welcomed

the contact. It can come from strangers, online ‘friends’ your child has not met face-to-face, or from someone they

actually know.

At worst, it can involve ‘grooming’ a child — building a relationship with a child in order to sexually abuse them.

This abuse can happen in a physical meeting, but it increasingly occurs online when young people are tricked or

persuaded into sexual activity on webcams or into sending sexual images.

Keep reading this article from the eSafety Commissioner (Australia) here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/big-

issues/unwanted-contact

Providing Permission & Payment For Events




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When providing permission for Events, such as the upcoming swimming program, please leave the medical and

contact cells in the Event permission window blank unless you are providing details that are different to what

we have on our records.

Each time something is entered into these cells for an Event we get an automated email flagging this information.

So for example, if someone types ‘N/A’ into the ‘Medication’ cell, we get an email alerting us to this. This is the

same if something is entered into the 'Contact' cell. Please only put a contact number into this cell if the number is

different to the one currently in your child's Compass profile.

You can update your Compass profile at any time if you ever need to change the contact number or email.

Brett Parkes

Assistant Principal

[email protected]

RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

This term, the grade 5s and 6s have been exploring chapter 8 of the RRRR curriculum. The activities within the topic of “Positive Gender Relations” have, so far, focused on:

- Identifying and describing types of violence, then learning how violence can be categorised under the law

- Engaging with data showing the gendered pattern of violence in the adult community

- Exploring the relationship between negative gender norms and the acceptance of gender-based violence

We have had some really open and thoughtful conversations within 5/6 Daenke, using national statistics around violence to provoke genuine discussion and strategizing about our roles in society, in our families and at school, in relation to disrupting the cycle of violence. This week we played two games – Robot & Controller, and the Mirror Game – as a metaphor for power imbalances in relationships, and discussed how setting boundaries and trust were at the core of positive relationships.

Specialist Staff Information

P.E. / Sport News Region Golf and Cricket

Good luck to Clay S and Lachie M who will be competing at the Regional Golf Tournament at Heathcote of

Tuesday.






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I would also like to pass on the best of luck to our Boys and Girls Division 1 Cricket teams who will play in the

Regional Final in Rochester on Wednesday.

Junior School Athletics

The Junior Athletic Sports will be held on Friday the 29th of November, 9am at the Spring Gully Cricket Oval.

This will provide each student within grades Prep, One and Two with an opportunity to participate in a range of

athletic events. Students will be split into six groups and will compete in their grade level for the duration of the

day. Fun and participation are the themes of the day. Children will need to wear house colours, broad-brim hat, sun

protection and suitable footwear for running. Children are asked to bring a water bottle, which can be refilled on the

day.

Further information, including consent to participate will be placed on Compass shortly.

Swimming Program This year our Swimming Program will be held during this term at the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre, Eaglehawk on

the following dates:

GROUP 1

Grades (TBA)

Mon 2nd Dec

Tues 3rd Dec

Wed 4th Dec

Thurs 5th Dec

Fri 6th Dec

GROUP 2

Grades (TBA)

Mon 9th Dec

Wed 11th Dec

Thurs 12th Dec

Fri 13th Dec

Tues 17th Dec

The students will complete five sessions with a fully qualified Austswim teacher from the Leisure Centre. Each

session will be of 40 minutes duration. As this program forms part of the Health and Physical Education

curriculum, it is important for all students to attend and take part in the lessons.

In order to place students in swimming groups appropriate to their level, all new students to Spring Gully PS in

2019 (including all Prep students) will receive a skill competence assessment checklist. We ask parents/carers to

complete, as accurately as they can, this form and return it to school as soon as possible so that we can start to

organise the groups. Students who completed the swimming program in 2018 do not need to complete this

form as they have already been placed in a group based on last year’s results.

Further information, including confirmation of the cost and exact times, will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Grade 6 Interschool Sport

Throughout Term 4 our Grade 6 students will be playing sports (Cricket and Handball) against other schools in our

district. As with the Term 2 sports, the main purpose of this competition is to allow our students to mix with others

from Bendigo South East feeder schools, whilst enjoying the benefits of playing team sports. The sports will

culminate in a transition day at BSE at the end of the term.

A bus has been organised for our ‘Away’ games and parents are more than welcome to attend. Below is a schedule

of events with all games going from approx. 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Week 6 – Friday 15th November - Spring Gully/Axedale (home) V Quarry Hill/Eppalock

Week 8 – Friday 29th November - Spring Gully/Axedale (home) V Kennington





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Week 9 – Monday 2nd December - BSE to run a tabloid sport rotation – TBC

Further information be placed on Compass.

Early Morning Gaga Ball

Students from Grades 3-6 are welcome to participate in a Gaga tournament before school every Tuesday and

Thursday morning over the next 3 weeks. This will start at 8.15am in our newly created Gaga pit (near the Top

Oval).

Michael Smith – PE Co-ordinator

Grade 5 Melbourne Museum Excursion

Last Friday the Grade 5 students went to the Melbourne Museum for an excursion, we caught the

train and the tram. At the museum there was a 3D movie to watch about Earth’s volcanoes. I really

enjoyed looking at the skeletons in the marine display. The magnifying goggles were cool to look

through. I also really liked checking out the dinosaurs. At the end of the day we played on the

playground before taking a very crowded tram back to the station.

Lucy S





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Active Travel News Quite a few of our junior students participated enthusiastically in Walk to School month and it’s great to see a lot of

them still walking and riding to school now that the month is officially over. The idea of Walk to School month is

to help develop a habit, after all.

In fact, more than half of the Prep Haxby students have walked, scooted and ridden to school every week this term,

which is a big increase on last term! Well done Prep Haxby! Younger students often have more stamina by fourth

term, so it can be a good time to introduce walking or riding to school – even just once a week.

If you started walking or riding part way during Walk to School month, you might even consider starting a little bit

further away to enjoy a bit more time walking and chatting together now that it’s part of your routine.

Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells (Active Travel Co-ordinator)

General

Parent Club News Fresh Fruit Friday

Thanks to the generosity of the McKern Foundation our junior students get platefuls of fresh fruit on Friday

mornings. If you ever have free time on Friday mornings after school drop off, to help us chop up and deliver this

fruit to the class room, please come and join in. Fruit is cut in the new canteen area- everyone welcome. A huge

thank you to all of the volunteers who help with this every week.

We have also been able to secure some additional funding, so that the senior students are now enjoying Fresh Fruit

Friday as well.

Involvement

If you would like to get involved in any of our activities or meetings, please make yourself known via one of our

members or through the Facebook group below.

https://www.facebook.com/SpringGullyParentsClub/

Community News Drum Lessons Dave Dewar will continue to provide drum lessons this year. Please contact the office if you require further

information.



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BEYOND BLUE : BE YOU PILOT

Spring Gully Out Of School Hours Care is proud to say that we have been selected to run a Be You Pilot Project in collaboration with Beyond Blue to help build stronger, healthier, mentally healthy communities. You will notice that over the next few weeks there will be information available for you to browse and take in the Out Of School Hours Care Room, and staff will be undergoing ongoing training to help assist children and provide information.

Repeat Notices

Grade Structures/Class Placements Our grade structures and grade placements for 2020 will be shared with School Council at our next meeting. I will

then place these in our newsletter. Teacher placements will also be made available at this time, although the Prep

team will be confirmed early next week to better facilitate the transition process.

Prep Enrolments for 2020

Thank you to those families that have enrolled their child. Information regarding our Prep transition sessions are as

follows:

Orientation Program Dates

Wednesday, 20th November – 9.00am-10.00am

Wednesday, 27th November – 9.00am-10.30am

Tuesday, 10th December – 9.00am-12.00pm

Change of Plans for 2020?

Accurate enrolment numbers are crucial when it comes to planning for 2020. If your child/children will not be with

us next year, please contact your child’s teacher or the office as soon as possible.





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