Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

ANZAC Ceremony: On Monday we presented an award and ‘Children’s

Perseverance’ medallions to three students at our school; Mia 5A, Max 3B

and Ruby 1C. Mr Giuliani, had served in the armed forces overseas for ten

months and had applied for the recognition medallions to acknowledge his

children’s support during his time of deployment. The medallions are

inscribed on the back….For Perseverance on the home front during your

parent’s deployment. This made a solid link for all of us and gave us the

opportunity to bring home the message that our armed forces are still

supported abroad. On Wednesday afternoon our Student Representative

Council lead the school in

our annual ANZAC

Ceremony. We continue to

ensure our students

recognize how lucky we are

to be in Australia and to

show appreciation for the

sacrifices our service

people have done for us

which of course includes

those lost at ANZAC Cove.

The respect shown by all

the children was

outstanding.

District Athletics-Ballam Park, Results: Last Friday a group of students

attended the Ballam Park District Athletics. I am very proud to inform you

that we have, once again, left as champions. The students acquitted

themselves extremely well both in their behaviour, sportsperson-ship and the

results. Congratulations to all of them for this excellent result. Thank you to

Mr Bryant for his organisation and to Mr Pryor and Miss Moroney who went

with the team.

The Overport Times

Term 2 Edition 9 April 26th, 2013

Overport Primary School T 97838777 F 9783 8702 E overport.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au W www.overport-ps.vic.edu.au

Diary DatesDiary DatesDiary DatesDiary Dates

Tuesday 30th AprilTuesday 30th AprilTuesday 30th AprilTuesday 30th April

2014 Prep tour 9.15am2014 Prep tour 9.15am2014 Prep tour 9.15am2014 Prep tour 9.15am

Wednesday 1st MayWednesday 1st MayWednesday 1st MayWednesday 1st May

Kinder Fairy DayKinder Fairy DayKinder Fairy DayKinder Fairy Day

Thursday 2nd MayThursday 2nd MayThursday 2nd MayThursday 2nd May

Nude Food DayNude Food DayNude Food DayNude Food Day

Friday 3rd MayFriday 3rd MayFriday 3rd MayFriday 3rd May

House Cross CountryHouse Cross CountryHouse Cross CountryHouse Cross Country

Saturday 4th MaySaturday 4th MaySaturday 4th MaySaturday 4th May

Working BeeWorking BeeWorking BeeWorking Bee

From the Principal’s Desk

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Principal’s article cont’d..

Late Arrivals: We are very concerned with high

number of students arriving late to school. One

class had seven students arrive late throughout the

whole morning session. This meant the teacher

had to stop and outline what was being covered

each time someone else arrived. It is essential for

students to arrive on time to make the most of the

opportunities presented to them at school. The

morning session, which starts at 9.00 am, covers

the literacy component of our school curriculum.

We appreciate that at times medical and dental

appointments cannot be made after school.

However, the number of children arriving late is

significant and, at times, no reason is given.

Parents are required to bring their children to the

office to obtain a late pass with the appropriate

reason for students to present to their class

teacher. Children cannot fill these in alone. If

you have found it necessary to make an

appointment that may cause your child to arrive

later than 8.55 am or require them to leave prior to

3.30 pm, please provide information to the teacher

the day before. Otherwise, it is crucial for all

students to arrive at school prior to 8.55 am.

Teachers are on duty from 8.45 am in the school

grounds. Continuous late arrival sets up poor

habits for their future and disrupts the entire

grade. Please support us in being able to provide

the best education for your child.

Working Bee: On 4th May we will hold our term

2 working bee. We have a huge number of plants

to plant; mulch to spread and a range of other

activities. We are keen to have as many families

and students as possible. The opportunity for

children to feel connected to the school by being

part of these works is very high. So, even if you

have only a half an hour or so, please join us. The

working bee will commence at 9.00 am on

Saturday the 4th May and finish at about

12.00pm with a sausage sizzle and refreshments.

We warmly invite our new

families, encourage each

other to come along! This

is a wonderful way to meet

others in the school. Please

watch for a detailed notice

early next week which will

have a reply slip for

catering purposes.

Kind Regards, Kind Regards, Kind Regards, Kind Regards,

Julie Gleeson PrincipalJulie Gleeson PrincipalJulie Gleeson PrincipalJulie Gleeson Principal

House Cross CountryHouse Cross CountryHouse Cross CountryHouse Cross Country Friday 3rd May

This event will be run between 9:00 – 11:00am, starting on the oval. Students are encouraged to wear suitable clothing for the house cross country that is the colour of their house. Please note, students are not permitted to have coloured dye in their hair and are required to be sunsmart (shoulders must be covered). Students will be required to run, to the best of their ability,

the following distances:

-Preps & yr 1s: 1 lap (400m)

-Yr 2s: 2 laps (800m)

-9yr olds: 3 laps (1200m)

-10yr olds: 4 laps (1600m)

-11 & 12yr olds: 5 laps (2000m)

If your child suffers from asthma, please ensure they carry their puffer/inhaler with them, as they

should always do.

District Track AthleticsDistrict Track AthleticsDistrict Track AthleticsDistrict Track Athletics

Our athletes who participated in this event, held last Friday 19th April, should feel very proud of their efforts. Numerous students achieved brilliant results, culminating in our school winning the division 1 overall points for the third year in a row. Thank you to David Pryor and Suzie Moroney who supervised and organised students

for their events on the day.

Runners’ ClubRunners’ ClubRunners’ ClubRunners’ Club

Well done to the following students who have recently achieved the 10km distance, during Runners’ Club: Luke O, Riley S, Josh W, Matt K, and Eric C. Students from years 1-6 are welcome to join this club which runs on Mondays and

Wednesdays at 8:30-8:55am on the oval.

Overport Parent’s Club Mother's Day stall this year will be on the 7th and 8th

of May, we will be selling fair trade products with prices

ranging from 50 cents to $10. This is coinciding with fair

trade fortnight.

SAVE THE DATE, we will be having a trivia night on sat

the 1st of June. Tickets will be $10 per person. Tables of

8 to 10. May the best team win! More info to come.

We are now collec0ng Bayside vouchers and Wool-

worths (Safeway) earn and learn s0ckers, boxes are at

the office to put your vouchers and s0ckers in.

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It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of our

second week of term. This means that Education

Week is now only four weeks away. Please make sure

you keep the evening of 21st May free, as we will be

holding an Open Night and Science Fair. Information

was sent home at the end of last term, so students

could start thinking and preparing an exhibit for the

fair. It would be great to have science displays from

all students on the night, and don’t forget there will be

prizes awarded at each level across the school. Please

contact your classroom teacher if you require more

information.

One of the many ways our school finds out about

areas needing improvement is by collecting data from

students. This week, our Yr 5 and 6 students have

completed the Attitudes to School survey. This survey

covers many areas: student learning, student safety,

their connectedness to school, to name just a few. The

results of this survey will be made known to schools

during term 3 and presented to school council,

assisting us in making plans for future improvement.

Please remember that next week is our ‘Carry in,

Carry out’ week. The aim is to encourage minimal

food wrappings; glad wrap, packaging, etc. Students

who bring their food wrapped, will be asked to take

these wrappers home with them again. This is a Planet

Savers initiative, and we thank them for the planning

their commitment to our environment.

Our Year 6 students have received their

commemorative uniform garments this week, and are

wearing them very proudly; a great memory for them

in their final year of primary school. Students have

been reminded to label their garments clearly, so they

can be returned if found.

For those who are waiting, school photos should be

arriving in the very near future.

Congratulations to the athletics team who competed

so successfully at Ballam Park last Friday, finishing

first and bringing back the District trophy for the track

events. Well done to everyone, and thank you to Mr

Bryant for his training and organisation in preparation

for this day.

Have a lovely weekend everyone,

Deborah Madder, Assistant Principal

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Canteen News Canteen News

A new price list comes with this newsletter; we do not have any price increases this term, but some seasonal lines have been deleted [Salad boxes and

Nachos].

Extra copies are always available at the office.

A reminder that sauce is 20c with all hot food and bags are 5c each; we cannot

package hot and cold food/snacks together.

We will not be serving salad with the dip n sticks it was not a popular option; the cost remains at $4.50 [as canteen was covering trial cost of salad].

Thank you, Monica Champion

These certificates are awarded at

assembly each week for children who have excelled

in an academic or social endeavour

throughout the previous week

Miquella PA, Xavier & Matilda PB, Ronan PC, Miquella PA, Xavier & Matilda PB, Ronan PC, Miquella PA, Xavier & Matilda PB, Ronan PC, Miquella PA, Xavier & Matilda PB, Ronan PC, Jhai 1A, Kiera 1B, Jye 1C, Steven 2A, Summer 2B, Jhai 1A, Kiera 1B, Jye 1C, Steven 2A, Summer 2B, Jhai 1A, Kiera 1B, Jye 1C, Steven 2A, Summer 2B, Jhai 1A, Kiera 1B, Jye 1C, Steven 2A, Summer 2B,

Zebediah 2C, Amy 3A, Syd 3B, Liz 4A, Zebediah 2C, Amy 3A, Syd 3B, Liz 4A, Zebediah 2C, Amy 3A, Syd 3B, Liz 4A, Zebediah 2C, Amy 3A, Syd 3B, Liz 4A,

Carmen 4B, Bella 3/4C, Atdhe 5A, Carmen 4B, Bella 3/4C, Atdhe 5A, Carmen 4B, Bella 3/4C, Atdhe 5A, Carmen 4B, Bella 3/4C, Atdhe 5A,

Jemimah 5B, Isabel 5C, Chantelle 6A, Jemimah 5B, Isabel 5C, Chantelle 6A, Jemimah 5B, Isabel 5C, Chantelle 6A, Jemimah 5B, Isabel 5C, Chantelle 6A,

Connor 6B & Jordan 6CConnor 6B & Jordan 6CConnor 6B & Jordan 6CConnor 6B & Jordan 6C

‘OVERPORT CARES’

WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY

IS IS IS IS SCHOOL BANK DAYSCHOOL BANK DAYSCHOOL BANK DAYSCHOOL BANK DAY

It’s easy to open a It’s easy to open a It’s easy to open a It’s easy to open a school bank school bank school bank school bank

acount….simply visit the acount….simply visit the acount….simply visit the acount….simply visit the

office and pick up a office and pick up a office and pick up a office and pick up a

Youthsaver Youthsaver Youthsaver Youthsaver Account Account Account Account

Opening KitOpening KitOpening KitOpening Kit!!!!

Extend OSHC at Overport Primary School

Hi Parents,

Welcome back, after a lovely first term break.

We have got right back into things since returning after the break. We have been making some really great things, such as dragonflies, butterflies,

ladybugs and things out of paper clay.

Next week will be my last week working for Extend so I would like to say thank you to everyone at Overport Primary School for always making me feel so welcome. I shall certainly miss the kindness and

support the staff have given me.

Most of all I shall miss the beautiful children that I have been fortunate enough to spend time with and I know that Extend will find someone who is a good

fit for the school as well as the children.

Our Star of the Week is Josh K

for his kindness towards others.

Well done Josh.

Once again, thank you

Lori Frowd from Extend

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Happy Birthday to the children who

are celebrating their birthdays this week.

Joshua 1B, Sarah 4A, Joshua 1B, Sarah 4A, Joshua 1B, Sarah 4A, Joshua 1B, Sarah 4A, Melissa 6B,Melissa 6B,Melissa 6B,Melissa 6B,

Kye 3/4C, Bridie 3/4C, Kye 3/4C, Bridie 3/4C, Kye 3/4C, Bridie 3/4C, Kye 3/4C, Bridie 3/4C,

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Please remind students:Please remind students:Please remind students:Please remind students:

♦ To place all orders in envelopes clearly To place all orders in envelopes clearly To place all orders in envelopes clearly To place all orders in envelopes clearly marked with their Name and Class marked with their Name and Class marked with their Name and Class marked with their Name and Class

♦ To have the correct amount of money To have the correct amount of money To have the correct amount of money To have the correct amount of money

♦ All Cheques payable to ScholasticAll Cheques payable to ScholasticAll Cheques payable to ScholasticAll Cheques payable to Scholastic

The Department of Educa�on & Overport Primary School does not endorse the products or services of any private adver�ser. No responsibility is accepted by

the Department of Educa�on or Overport Primary School for accuracy of informa�on contained in adver�sement or claims made by them.