Hello Everyone,

I hope you are rugged up for this extremely cold weather we are having. I like to get on my Jason Recliner of an evening to watch a current affairs program or SBS (re: Survivor or Bachelor!) with a lovely soft rug that my daughter Milly made me. We have a nice fake fire going and I am nice and snug. Sometimes I have my 42 kg chocolate Labrador on my lap too!

Back to Education. What a fabulous day we had last Friday. Renowned

Australian Author Danny Katz came to visit and read some of his books and made us laugh out loud. His books “Little Lunch” are about funny stories that happen in Melbourne Primary Schools and have been

made into a TV series of the same name. He certainly inspired the students to write freely and regularly. Many years ago my daughter played tennis against his daughter and both Danny and I were aghast at

the vim and vigour of the game. Very funny.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Parent Teacher Interviews were held last week and by all accounts were better with the 15 minutes total, including ‘in and out’ time. Teachers work very hard to make on balance judgements about the students and then plan tailored learning; to ensure one year’s growth or more to every student. PRINCIPAL’S DAY

I was very spoilt on Princpal’s Day with a lovely bunch of flowers and a delicious morning tea. Many students also wished me a happy day. It made me feel so happy. In saying this, I would like to also acknowledge the work that Jane Minogue and Tim Green do to support me in my role and also Kathy Parry and Kerryn McGrath in the office.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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August 2019

Monday 12th - Yr1&2 Scienceworks

excursion.

Wednesday 14th - Prep Scienceworks

excursion.

Thursday 22nd - Kingston Junior

Writers Festival.

Friday 23rd - Book Week Parade -

Dress up as your

favourite book

Character- 9.15am

Friday 23rd - Preschool Club

2.15 - 3.15pm in Prep

classroom.

Wednesday 28th - District Athletics

Thursday 29th - Father’s Day Stall

Friday 30th - Father’s Day Breakfast

From 7.30am

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August 9 th , 2019

Term Dates 2019

Term 1 29 January - 5 April

Term 2 23 April - 28 June

Term 3 15 July - 20 September

Term 4 7 October - 20 December

Thursday 5th September 2019 MBPS School Musical at

Parkdale Secondary College Performing Arts Centre

BRAVEHEARTS INCURSION

Yesterday the F-2’s had an incursion about stranger danger and child protection. This is incredibly important for children to feel empowered to act when a stranger - who they don’t feel comfortable with - approaches them. This was a free event. YEAR 1/2 & FOUNDATION EXCURSION TO SCIENCEWORKS

Next Monday, the Year 1/2’s will be heading off to Scienceworks as part of their Inquiry topic about Space. Foundation students are going Scienceworks on Wednesday as part of their Inquiry about Weather. The children are very excited and looking forward to attending this excursion. We like our students to attend all of Melbourne’s main attractions during their time at our school. WINNERS OF HOUSE MASTERCHEF COMPETITION

Last Friday, I took the House Captains to lunch at Tommy Ruff’s (my shout) for their prize for winning the Masterchef competition. They were so grateful and well mannered I was delighted to be with them. It was only when one student tried an oyster that she did not like and she removed it politely into a napkin which was quite funny.

Sue Leighton-Janse

Principal

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DREAM BIG - Our school values: Determination, Resilience, Excellence, Ambition & Self Motivation.

Last week’s Dream Big award goes to TIANA BAJIC.

This week’s Dream Big award goes to MASON LIVINGSTON.

You can see the photos of students who have received the Dream Big award in the corridor outside the Library.

I may be young but I have a big heart and think of others. I made the decision to donate my hair to

benefit those who have none or who have lost theirs through cancer treatments. I think it's a small thing for

me to do, but it will make a huge difference to the person who receives it.

I have more than 36cm to donate and will be having my hair cut on Monday 30th September.

Please help me raise money to make this hair into a wig.

I didn't know, that wigs cost families up to $6,000, lasting 1-2 years, meaning families can spend tens

of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s youth. By making a donation to

Variety - the Children's Charity, we can help provide a wig or other vital equipment to a child in need.

Thank you for helping kids in need.

Link to Emma’s page:

https://hairwithheart.everydayhero.com/au/emma-s-good-will-gesture

Target - $750 Hair with Heart, Variety - the Children's Charity

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PLEASE

HELP EMMA

REACH HER

TARGET

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FA: Finn Tyndall: For always being such a car ing and thoughtful fr iend to everyone around you!

For showing great determination in every task that is put in front of you! GO FINN!!

FB: Jaime Biviano-Kauer: For your dedication to improving all your work and always trying to do your

best. You are kind and friendly to all your classmates and always willing to help out. Keep it up Jaime!

JA: Prameet Karmakar: For your outstanding writing this week. It was so engaging to read and your use of

excellent tier 3 words shows that you are applying your new found knowledge too. Well done Prameet.

JB: Annika Granger: Your positive personality is such a pleasure to see everyday! You always display the

most wonderful manners and try your hardest in every lesson! You should be very proud of yourself!

JC: Castiel Howell: You have been incredible showing your multiplication skills of making groups and

skip counting. You have shown great motivation in your work! Keep it up superstar!

MA: Becca Darby: For being an exceptional leader in maths groups. You have been a diligent learner with

regards to your own maths goals as well as being a mentor to your peers and assisting others in your group. Keep up your amazing attitude to extending your learning.

MB: Helen Gorbatchev: For str iving to do your best all the time. You have really been a DREAMer this

week, just like you have been trying to reach your best all year. It is a great example to others. We love your cheerful and friendly nature in class. Keep squeezing your orange!!!

SA: The Whole Class: For trying their very best in musical rehearsal. You always give it 100% and it is

showing in our dance and video! Keep it up everybody!

SB: Addison Hewson: Addy, your smile and hardworking nature sets such a positive tone for our

classroom. You always do the right thing and work hard to complete all you tasks using 5 Star Criteria. Your Inquiry Matrix front cover about Space looked spectacular! Keep up the great work!

FA: Montana Gaut: For always looking after your fellow classmates.

FB: Pippa Thompson: For being an enthusiastic and dedicated learner dur ing your time in Foundation B.

You have been a wonderful classmate to all of the students in your class. We wish you all the best with your learning and new adventures. Well done Pippa! Keep it up at your new school - Beaumaris Primary.

JA: Beren Urrutia: For your excellent responses to the texts you have read this week Beren. I love seeing how you think and enjoy reading your responses to the texts. I really like how you are including new characters to solve the problems differently . Well done Beren. Keep the love of reading going.

JB: Isabella Le: Keep up the amazing effort you have been showing lately! Your writing is coming along extremely well and we love your input into discussions!

JC: Siena Popa: Congratulations for showing great determination. Always trying the best with you work.

Keep up the great work superstar!

MA: The ‘Awesome 4some’ – Bela Bajic, Riley Taylor, Addison Tombe, Evie Martin: You have been an

incredibly resilient and kind friendship group this term. You are growing into mature students that are supporting each other in achieving their best. Keep up the positive attitude girls. Well done!

MB: Tenay Nepal: Well done on your fantastic illustrations in the Danny Katz author visit. You are also

making a great effort in class, including our Respectful Relationships lessons. Keep it up!

SA: Anthony Zissis: For trying so hard to improve your writing. Your novel is absolutely wonderful.

Well done!

ART: Brie Bottomley & Laura Lu: For the effor t you put into incorporating a var iety of techniques in your

‘Universe’ mixed-media picture.

French: Hamish Hill: For the confident way you speak French in class. Bon Effort!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD w/e 02/08/19

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD w/e 09/08/19

Dear Parents

Can you help out your local community by providing a non-perishable can of food?

We will be collecting donations at the school office for the month of August beginning with Homelessness Week 4 – 10 August 2019.

Thank you in advance.

Junior School Council

A big thank you to the mums’ of Nerina Bianchi and Trina Henderson, for sewing some costumes for Middle A.

If there is anyone who could do a small amount of hand-sewing, please see Deb Marchant.

Requests: - Paper Towel cylinders

- Old imitation Christmas Trees - to use a props

Musical - Thank You

Happy Belated Birthday to those who celebrate a Birthday in JULY:

1st Tenay Nepal 18th Parker McGrath

3rd Edward Bennett 19th Sonny Rennison

5th Raphie Huynh 21st Isabella Le

12th Xander Fingleton 23rd Charlie Kiely

14th Leyla Guclu 23rd Oscar Tombe

14th Siena Popa 24th Mason Kemp

16th Maximillian Gray 30th Ruby Jay Peters

31st Aarav Paul

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BIRTHDAYS

Principal : Mrs. S. Leighton-Janse

Assistant Principal: Mrs. J. Minogue

Teachers :

Foundation A Mr. D. Krieger

Foundation B Ms. E. Christensen

Junior A Mr. S. Gliddon

Junior B Miss R. Warchulski

Junior C Miss J. Banfield

Middle A Miss D. Cravana

Middle B Mr. A. Coutts

Senior A Miss K. Issa

Senior B /Snr P.E.: Mr. O. Nitsios

Literacy Sup/Music: Ms. L. Angwin

Art/French/

Read. Recovery: Mrs. D. Marchant

Leading Teacher/Specialist Maths/

Junior P.E.: Mr. T. Green

Education Support: Mrs. T. Cowan

Miss I. Franco

Mrs. C. Renfree-Marks

Mrs. N. Woinarski

Ms. C. Qian

Ms. J. Nitsios

Ms. S. Fensham

Ms. S. Watts

Ms. M. Peak

Business Manager: Mrs. K. Parry

(Mon/Tues/Thurs)

Admin. Manager: Ms. K. McGrath

(Mon/Tues/Wed/Frid)

Library: Mrs R. Devers (Mon)

Happy Birthday to those

who celebrate a Birthday in

AUGUST:

2nd Sam Flowers

6th Mihran Mohighmin

8th Milana Smirnova

11th Ava Daou

Addison Tombe

12th Jayce Henderson

15th Freya Crutchfield

17th Mila Bajic

Brie Bottomley

Toby Thompson

20th Harvey Cox

22nd Jarvey Lolas

25th Cruz Boer

Jack Pettingill

26th Petar Kocic

27th Steven Yu

29th Mia Clarke

BIRTHDAYS

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MBPS BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:

BSB No: 313-140

Account No: 12048397

Bank Australia

Please use this to make payments for your child.

For more information check out the website

- www.classroomcuisine.com.au

Place your lunch orders online up until 8.30am on Wednesdays and Fridays and your lunch orders will be delivered to school.

FOR SALE

Fresh Eggs laid by our school chooks!

$5.00 for 1 dozen eggs

Ask at the office.

Can you help us feed the

chickens on weekends

or over the holidays?

If so please see

Ms Angwin or the office.

THANK YOU!

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