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DIARY DATES

17th March

Cultural Infusion—Whole

School Incursion

27th March

Whole School Assembly–

2:45 in the Gym

29th March

Fundraising Meeting–

2:45 in the staffroom

31st March

Easter Bonnet Parade– 9

-10 am in the Gym

Last day of Term– stu-

dents finish at 2:15

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Easter Raffle Tickets–

Whole School

RESPECT - COLLABORATE - RESILENCE - INNOVATE LEARNING

Thursday 16th March, 2017 Newsletter No. 4

www.chandlerparkps.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT SCHOOL GOVERNANCE

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the School Council was held on Tuesday the 14th

of March . I have pleasure in announcing to the community that Stewart Winton was re-

elected as School Council president, Lynne Roberts was elected as the Community

member and Menik was re–elected as the Treasurer for 2017.

There is still one vacancy for a parent member position on the school Council. Please

contact the Principal Naomi Reed or contact the office if you would like to nominate for

this position. Thank you to Esin for volunteering to join the Fundraising committee. We

would like to see more parents coming along to these meetings held in the staffroom

each month. The next meeting is on Wednesday 29th March at 2:45 in the staffroom. All

parents are welcome to attend.

MEDICAL RECORDS & CONTACT DETAILS

We are currently updating the First aid documentation and family details. Thank you to

the parents who have updated asthma management plans, medical forms and personal

details. If your child has a medical condition, inform the school and complete the docu-

mentation so we can ensure the safety of all children at the school.

SCHOOL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS

This week we have had the school fumigated and eliminated pests such as spiders and

ants from in and around the buildings. We have also had the aircons serviced and they

are working more efficiently during this hot spell of weather. Blinds will be installed in

the portable and in the Hall shortly and the classroom spaces with IWB and internet ac-

c e s s w i l l b e r e a d y f o r t h e s t a r t o f t e r m 2 .

It is against school rules to climb trees in the yard. The teachers have been speaking to

the children about playing safely and what that means. School maps have clearly de-

fined play areas and areas that are out of bounds. These areas are discussed during

whole school and team assemblies. Please reinforce the importance of playing safely

with your child/ children at home.

PARKING SAFETY

Locharn Crescent Student Drop Off: To keep students safe could all students be dropped

off at the curb side, use the footpath and enter the school grounds via the pedestrian

gate. The car park here is for staff only for the remainder of term 1. Please take note of

the parking restrictions in force on Cochrane Avenue, Merrick Street and Ashleigh Street.

The Council has been contacted regarding vehicles not adhering to VicRoads regulations

and will be regularly monitoring the surrounding streets.

When the building project commences in May-June, there will be no access to the

school via Locharn Cresent at all. The current staff car park will become the builder’s

compound and consequently is out of bounds to the school community. The pedestrian

gate will be closed for safety reasons and the children will enter the school via Merricks

street or Cochrane avenue gates.

Naomi Reed

Principal


STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Yaasar Mohammadi For working hard in class to improve his learning. 1A

Raghav Gupta For settling in well to his new school. 1B

Shelley Slattery For being a kind, caring and friendly member of 2B 2B

Edmond Trenh Having great confidence and making good progress with

his school work. 2C

Mimi Kong Going the extra mile in our classroom community 34A

Javier Winch For actively striving to improve his work 34B

Michelle Cheng For organising the computers. 34C

Banya Pa showing persistence with his Maths 34E

Mahek Dhillon working diligently to produce work of a very high stand-

ard. 56A

Aalysha For displaying a positive attitude towards her peers. 56B

Sophanneth Hang her enthusiastic approach to all tasks 56C

Christian Neung For being a quiet achiever 56D

Owais Rahman For a terrific start to a new school 56D

Nyawin Borom For always being a fantastic classroom helper and al-

ways showing good manners. 56E

Sebastian Overy creating funky wire feathers for a wire sculpture Art

Timothy Harrington For being always keen and helpful Mandarin


LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

MINDFUL LISTENING/ HONESTY

At Life Skills Group, we believe that mindful listening and communication are important areas of growth

and development in children. In week two, Life Skills teachers reviewed the important value of honesty

through the focus of mindful listening. Students learnt how to listen mindfully by concentrating on

specific sounds. They practiced staying really still and quiet while they listened to a soothing sound. This

listening activity helped students understand that there is always noise around us, but we can actually

train our brain to focus on one sound at a time. Additionally, students began to explore listening to their

own bodies. By using breath to stay focused and feel movements, students learnt to become aware of

how they actually feel physically and emotionally. With awareness we begin to understand what may be

creating our feelings. Students discovered how concentration helps develop a focused mind, a feeling of

calm and where these skills could be applied in their lives. The games this week taught students how to

not only be honest with themselves, but also to be an honest participant of a team. Along the way

learning spatial awareness and body awareness too!

Parents/Carers: Ask your child to show you the mindfulness/breathing activity they participated in this

week and how or when it could help us. Reinforcement is the key.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Being mindful of breath and using breath to keep us in the present moment was taught to all of our

students this week. This technique cultivates awareness of self and others and a strong aptitude for

curiosity and learning. This week’s class plan gave students the opportunity to discuss different ways they

could work as an individual within a team and collectively as a team in order to successfully participate in

cooperative class games. Sportsmanship can show a lot about our character. When children learn good

sportsmanship and healthy collaboration with peers they can begin to demonstrate graceful winning and

losing. With increased partner work and team work we focus on cultivating positive relationships and

building community. The activities aligned with this week’s value and explored effective communication of

ideas, listening to one another, encouraging each other, sharing responsibilities and making decisions that

would benefit the whole team. Through engaging games and incorporating fundamental movements,

students were able to put their ideas into practise!

Children demonstrated cooperation by working together and being really helpful team players. Students

gave examples of how we can cooperate in the classroom, home and playground. By being an active

participant in the class, the children were able to recognise how much can be achieved when working

with others in positive ways. Through communication with one another, listening and collaborating the

whole team benefits, not just themselves.

Parents/carers: Ask your child to demonstrate the breath/mindfulness they learned this week or a

movement they enjoyed.


NEWS FROM THE OFFICE

We have had a delay in the Cadbury boxes arriving, they will arrive at

school on Monday 20th March. Please remember if you do not want a

box to complete the form below and return to the office prior to Friday

17th of March,

Thanks for your support.

Fundraising Committee

CADBURY FUNDRAISER CHOCOLATE DRIVE

If you do not wish to participate in the fundraising event please return this

slip below by Friday 17th March to the office

We DO NOT want to participate in the Cadbury’s fundraiser

Family Name: _______________________________________

Name of eldest child: _______________________________

Grade: ____________________________________________

School Banking Remember, Thursday is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly

deposit.

For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once

students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive

School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits.

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school, raising 5% on every deposit made

through the school (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit).

If your child has lost their book, they can bring their money to school in a sealed

envelope with a note on the next School Banking day. We will issue them with a

replacement.

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at Chandler Park Primary

School. We would also like to thank the wonderful parents who volunteer as our School

Banking Co-ordinators and process our banking every week.


FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL

I SEA, I CARE EXCURSION

On Thursday 2nd of March, a group of 5/6 students went to Ricketts Point. We were

selected as I Sea , I Care Ambassadors. We went there to learn about sea life. The

first thing I did was search for sea life in seaweed. It was very challenging for me

and my friends because you had to take the animals off the sea weed. Don’t worry

we put them somewhere safe. I also forgot to tell you the other people who came

were, Pooja, Blade, Palak, Meral, Paul, Adam and Catlin.

We also got to go to the rock pools. We just saw crabs and shells but the fun bit was going to the

beach to snorkel. l saw a small fish. One of the teachers found a sea urchin. It had spikes but you could

see it walking. I had an amazing time snorkelling! We also found an elephant snail. It had a beautiful

black outside and a snail inside. When we got back in the mini bus after we had finished, we got our

badges. They were golden with blue and they said, ‘I Sea I Care Ambassador.’ By Elmin

Thursday 2nd March 2017—I was chosen to be a marine ambassador with Pooja,

Palak, Meral, Blade, Elmin, Adam and Paul and some groups from other schools.

We looked through sea grass to find what tiny sea creatures hide in it, we walked

around some rock pools and last of all what I think was the best was snorkelling.

After all of it we got little badges that said “I Sea I Care” Ambassador.

Sea Grass- For the sea grass we went into groups of 4 my group was with Palak,

Pooja and Meral. If found a creature we would put under a microscope and it

would come up on a computer. My group found sea worms they were soo small and

wiggly we also found a shrimp, another group found some sort of star fish. Rock

Pools- When we went to the rock pools we got a sheet so we knew what we were looking at. We

found a sea sponge, crabs, sea snails and other things. Snorkelling- For snorkelling we wore a wetsuit,

Flippers and a mask with a straw. When we got in the water we had to walk a trail so we could swim. I

was so far by the time we got in because I was soo excited, we started

swimming and I saw a stripy fish and some other long skinny fish. After

snorkelling, we go hot Milo, it was delicious. By Caitlin P

Seven students, including myself were lucky to be selected go on an excursion to

Ricketts point. What we did there was awesome! we did snorkelling. We went

to a rock pool and learnt about the ocean. We also learnt about what lives in

sea grass. We found out about little sea creatures and lots of different

sponges. After that, we got to go to the rock pool to look for different species

of sea animas, shells and an octopus. Then the best part of the day was

snorkelling. We wore wetsuits for the first time and went snorkelling. We

spotted many different creatures and even a sea urchin! A big thank you to Mrs

McCrimmon for taking us on the I sea I care program. By Blade J, 5/6A



LEADING THE WAY PROGRAM

By Elvis, Nelson, Alisa and Elli

It was the 6th of March and the Chandler Park School Captains went to Heather Hill

Primary School with five other schools. The reason why we went there was to become more

of an effective leader. There were roughly 50 kids. Some of the activities we did were

Widgets Factory, Green Hat Workshop and Coach Approach. The activities we did were

based on teamwork.

The next day, all of us went to Mt Morton. There were four different camp activities,

Flying Fox, Giant Swing, Initiative activities (leadership activities) and Hut Building.

Everyone’s favourite activity was the Giant Swing and the best thing was we got free icy

poles at lunch. We got into four different groups and Elli was separated from everyone

else in Chandler Park. Mrs Leslie took so many photos of all of us.

We had so much fun

but we missed all of

our friends from the

other schools.



ST KILDA FOOTY CLUB VISIT

If there was one word to

describe Nick Riewoldt

and Jason Homes visit

here it would be

“interesting”. They talked

about themselves and

asked us about our

dreams. They talked

about their injuries and I

nearly screamed. They

taught us some footy skills

those skills I won’t forget.

When I saw Zyhan kick,

she had lots of sweat.

Nick and Jason kicked a

big goal from at least a

mile away. When I

walked out from that visit

I had a big smile.

By: Jack Garbett 5/6 E

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS

Every Thursday, the 5/6s compete in the interschool sports. In the 1st round, there was a BYE. We won the second round against Keysborough Primary School, the mixed team scored 8 to 4. In the 3rd round we went to Mt Hira. They were a pretty tough side but we won, 7 to 5. We have two rounds left, against Wallarano

Primary School and then Clayton South Primary School. Hopefully we make it to finals! Omaid F, 5/6A

CRICKET

Everyone says that cricket is boring but I disagree. Cricket is so fun. Last week we played against Mt Hira

College, we all played our best but we lost. They were good, that’s what everyone said, but I stood up and

said that we are better than them even if we lose, we will still be champions!!! Claire 5/6D

BASKETBALL GIRLS

The basketball girls’ team played against Mt.Hira in. The girls enjoyed playing even though it was a tough

game. The girls scored 14 and Mt.Hira scored 8. We were so happy that we won. GO GIRLS.

BASKETBALL BOYS

The basketball boys’ team played against Mt.Hira. It was a tough game for them. The boys scored 6 and

Mt.Hira also scored 6 which means they ended up having a draw. Even though it was a draw they still

enjoyed it. GO BOYS. Jessica Nguyen 5/6E


JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

SPORTS DRESS-UP DAY REPORT On the 28th of February, the Junior School Council held a sports dress up day to raise money for new

basketball backboards and sports equipment to play with at recess and lunch. We raised $236.90 from

gold coin donations alone! During the following 3 recess’ we sold Zooper Dooper icy poles. They were very

popular, we sold about 400. The total JSC fundraising profit is $582.47 so far. Thank you for your support,

stay tuned for more exciting events coming up!

By: Volkan A, 5/6C

GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL JSC FUNDRAISER

WHEN: Thursday 30th of March

WHAT: Students and teachers are asked to wear their pyjamas to school to raise money for the Royal

Children’s Hospital Appeal. Please bring a gold coin.

WHY: Over 45,000 children were admitted to The Royal Children’s Hospital last year and over 90,000

children were treated in emergency. That’s in addition to the 255,000 children treated at the hospital’s

specialist clinics.

All children deserve nothing less than the life saving care and ground breaking research taking place at The

Royal Children’s Hospital. Your support helps the hospital deliver the best possible care to patients and their

families. (https://goodfridayappeal.com.au/why-we-need-your-help/)

ICY POLES: The Junior School Council will also be selling icy poles for $1 each at recess, so please bring

some money for that too!

EASTER HAT PARADE

WHEN: 9:15am Friday the 31st of March (The LAST DAY OF TERM 1)

WHAT: There will be a special morning whole-school assembly in the Gym

at 9:15am. Every student will participate in the Easter hat parade.

EASTER HATS: The Easter Hat Parade is an annual Chandler Park Primary

School tradition. Every student will create a hat to wear at the parade.

The more creative and fun, the better!

PRIZE CATEGORIES: Smallest hat, Tallest hat, Craziest hat and the most

bunny-like hat. The Junior School Council will be purchasing prizes to

award to one girl and one boy student in each category!

ICY POLE SALES

To continue raising money for the Junior School Council to improve our school. We will be selling Zooper

Dooper icy poles for $1 each on the following days at recess:

Friday the 17th of March

Thursday the 30th of March (ALL money raised on the 30th of March will be donated to the Good Friday

Appeal)

Friday the 31st of March

https://goodfridayappeal.com.au/why-we-need-your-help/

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