white hills primary school no 1916 week 19 thursday 22 june
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Student Led Conference – Tuesday 27th June Please use the log on details provided on the red note that was
sent home to you last week, to book your child in. Student Led
Conferences are an important part of the school’s reporting
processes. Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and logon
using the code 7bsdp.
It’s expected that every student attends a conference before
the holiday period.
Online bookings close Thursday 22nd June 4.00pm. Parents
who have not made a booking will receive a note with an
interview time on Friday 23rd June. Parents are reminded that
children do not attend regular classes on Tuesday, 27th
June. Children only attend for their allocated time.
2018 Enrolments
Parents with Prep students for 2018 have until Friday 30th
June to return enrolment forms to schools. We encourage
parents who are yet to collect a 2018 enrolment form to access
an enrolment pack from the office as soon as possible. This
includes younger siblings of students already attending White
Hills PS. This is particularly important now that the school has
an enrolment ceiling. We have informed families who reside
outside our neighbourhood zone, who have submitted an
interim enrolment form, that they will be contacted in the first
week of August to let them know if there is a vacancy for 2018.
So far there has been 37 sibling enrolments and 13 from within
our zone. The school will taking approximately 80 enrolments
in prep in 2018. For further information visit Prep Information
for 2018
Getting Ready for School Nights Our popular ‘Getting Ready for School’ Nights will be held on
Tuesday, 1st August (Math and Social) and Tuesday, 8th
August (English). These nights will assist parents in preparing
their children who start school next year.
Sessions are from 6pm-7pm in the Grade 6 rooms with
childcare available both nights.
Last Days for Commonwealth Student Banking The Commonwealth Student Banking program will finish at
the end of Term 2. The last day for Student Banking for
Commonwealth users is Wednesday 28th June. You can still
use your Commonwealth Bank Books if you take them directly
to a branch near you. Please cash in your tokens if you have 10
or more before the last day. Rewards can be delivered early in
Term 3 if not in stock. Student Banking will continue as
usual with Bendigo Bank on a Tuesday, please consider
changing or using an existing Bendigo Bank account.
Term 3 Head Lice Checks – Change of Date
Please note that the head lice check date for Term 3 is now
Monday 31st July and the follow up is Monday 7th August.
End of Term Dismissal: Friday, 30th June 2.30pm
Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm on Friday, 30th June. We
will have lunch from 1.30pm until 2.30pm, but due to DET
regulations we are unable to dismiss students until 2.30pm.
However, parents may collect children at 1.30pm if they wish,
but they MUST be signed out at the office.
There will be no Canteen orders or Uniform Shop on Friday
White Hills Primary School No 1916
Week 19 Thursday 22 June Ph 54430799 F 54437222
At White Hills Primary School we provide students with skills to be
lifelong learners. We are a community which caters for academic,
physical, social and emotional needs, preparing our students to
contribute productively to an increasingly globalised world.
Term 2 2017: Tuesday 18th April – Friday 30th June
Week 19
Thursday 22 June Bookings Close Student Led Conference
Gr 5 Sovereign Hill Excursion Depart 8am
Friday 23 June The Snow Queen Performance
Week 20
Monday 26 June Attendance Morning Tea 10.45am
Tuesday 27 June Student Led Conference- Pupil Free Day
Wednesday 28 June Last Day Commonwealth Student Banking
Friday 30 June P&F Group Breaky @ Basement on View
BNDCE Competition closes
Last Day Term 2 – 2.30pm Dismissal
Term 3 2017: Monday 17th July – Friday 22nd September
Week 21
Monday 17 July P&F Group Meeting after assembly in
staffroom Gr 3 Bike Ed
Tuesday 18 July Gr 3 Bike Ed
Wednesday 19 July Division Netball
Gr 2 & 6 Excursion Payment Due 4.00pm
Week 22
Monday 24 July Gr 6 Major Excursion Depart 7.30am
Gr 2 Major Excursion – Depart 8.00am
Music is Fun Band Perf Payment Due
Tuesday 25 July Division Girls Football
Wednesday 26 July Division Boys Football
Thursday 27 July Music is Fun Band Performance
Friday 28 July Cadbury fundraiser money due 4.00pm
Week 23
Monday 31 July Gr 3 Bike Ed
Head lice Check after assembly
Tuesday 1 August Gr 3 Bike Ed Getting Ready for School (Math/Social)6-7pm
Week 24
Monday 7 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Follow up Head lice Check
Tuesday 8 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Getting Ready for School (English) 6-7pm
Week 25
Monday 14 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Tuesday 15 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Friday 18 August BLURBS Concert 9.30am-11.00am
Week 26
Monday 21 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Tuesday 22 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Monday 28 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Tuesday 29 August Gr 4 Bike Ed
Gr 1 Stargazing Night 6.00pm-8.00pm
Thursday 31 August Division Basketball
Friday 1 September Father’s Day Stall Thursday 14 September School Production–Pinocchio@ Ullumbra
Friday 15 September School Production–Pinocchio@ Ullumbra
Term 4 2017: Monday 9th October – Friday 22nd December Wed 11 - Fri 13 Oct Gr 3 Curumbene Camp
Wed 11 - Fri 13 Oct Gr 4 Maldon Camp
Mon 16 - Fri 20 Oct Gr 1/2 Swimming
June School Council Meeting Summary On Monday evening, school Council convened for the June meeting. The following items were discussed and/or ratified:
Staff car park- So far there has only been one quote returned so the company managing the project are waiting for two further
quotes before we can select a contractor to complete this project.
School Uniform- The school has reduced the items on the uniform list and are currently clearing stock at a reduced price that will
discontinue. We are also looking at a few changes for 2018 onwards that will include a new hat design without a cord and a two
toned polo shirt.
Bus incident- Reflecting on this incident, it is important that the school reviews related policies and practices and make any
adjustments deemed necessary. Overall the Council were really pleased with the actions and processes the school followed in
regards to this incident.
Student Leaders Step Up Over the previous two weeks, I have had the privilege of working closely with many of the school leaders in various forums and I
have been most impressed with their confidence, articulation and leadership.
China: Having spent 10 days in China with four of our school leaders was a wonderful way to get to know them better and their
leadership qualities did not disappoint, especially during visits to our Sister School, Jinji Lake PS.
Radio stars in the making: Last Friday Cameron E and Alex K accompanied me to Phoenix FM community radio to be interviewed
about our school. The two students were well prepared and confident and even received some feedback from a listener noting how
articulate they were.
Surprise visit by the Regional Director of Education for North West: On Friday afternoon, Jeanette Nagorcka, our Region’s Director
of Education visited White Hills PS for the first time. Without notice, I engaged the assistance of Matthew S and Angeline A, who
were both engaging, informative and helpful. Jeannette was most impressed at how communicative both kids were and how
knowledgeable they were about the school and in particular the programs, activities and arrangements in the senior school.
We Want Our Students to Tell Us What They Think We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruction and are conducting a survey
to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School survey is an annual student survey offered by the Department
of Education and Training to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school
will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experience.
The Department has updated the survey for 2017 to include important new measures that are known to influence student engagement
and performance. Students from Years 4, 5 to 6 at our school will participate in the survey. Your child will complete the survey
online during school hours using a purpose built secure online survey tool. It is important to note that we are not in any way “testing”
your child. Your child has the right to refuse or withdraw from the survey at any point before, during, or after completion of the
survey.
Your child will be provided with a unique login to complete the survey. Your child’s privacy and the confidentiality of your child’s
survey responses will be protected at all times. No identifiable personal data is included in the survey response file.
The survey results will be reported back to the school in term 3. No student can be identified in the results reported to schools or in
any other report of the data.
This year the Attitudes to School survey will be conducted at our school over the period Monday 19 to Friday 23 June. The survey
only takes 20-30 minutes to complete and occurs during your child's class time.
Please speak to Scott Ross, myself or your child’s teacher if you would like more information or visit the Department of Education
and Training website:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/management/Pages/performsurveyat.aspx.
Uniform Shop Stocktake Sale The Uniform Shop is having a sale of selected items with reduced prices. Please refer to the note and new price
list sent home with all students last week.
Please note: Sale Items are only available to purchase in store only, Qkr is not available.
Bike Education
Last week Miss Jenkyn and Mr Dickins were fortunate to attend Bike Education sessions for teachers, which will further enhance
the Bike Ed program at White Hills in the Grade 3 and 4 area.
The program was kindly supported by Road Safe Central Victoria, who funded the cost of the program, for the staff members who
attended.
Please let us know if there is anything further that we can do to support you here at WHPS
Andrew Schaeche Principal
Students of the Week
CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR…. CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR….
P M Isabella P Being a kind and friendly student
who helps others 3J Roman R Being friendly and cooperative at all
times
P W Shalena Trying so hard with her work and
completing all her tasks 3B Lockie R Thorough effort with his information
report
P AS Ethan A Getting better at remembering to
bring his reader bag everyday 3G Kobie N Including detail and interesting facts
in his writing
P F Lachlan B Trying hard to improve his reading
and writing 3C Isaac G Applying himself to his work
P T Archer L Being a friendly helpful class
member 4K Tyson V Being a fantastic friend to students in
4K.
P E Emma J Being such a caring friend 4D Moo Ler B Excellent participation in class
discussions
1F Yee S Excellent effort in class time 4M Jess L Challenging herself during our
fraction work in maths
1B Ava Being a beautiful reader and always
doing her best work 4S Eliza N Her wonderful teamwork during IT
last week
1D Jaxon Excellent reading last week 5P Zeke T Showing more effort with getting his
work done
1DW Kiarah T The extra effort she puts into the
presentation of her work 5W Ruby M Writing an excellent explanation text
on how food is digested
1P Nathan B Working very hard on his
measurement garden 5D Karlee H Her wonderful project work
2CK Richard M Following instructions quickly and
quietly all of the time 6G Jayda M Representing WHPS during the Team
China trip in such an excellent
manner
2M Luke A His fantastic improvement in reading 6B Eloise J Her clear explanation on why there is
day and night
2B Edan M Writing an excellent information
report 6V Jaykob T Challenging himself when adding and
subtracting fractions
2F Sam M Working well in group work Sports Summer
M
Her improved throwing and kicking
technique
Parents & Friends (P&F) Group News End of Term Breaky Our end of term breaky will be held at Basement on
View from 9.30am on the last day of term, Friday 30th
June, everyone welcome.
Next Meeting Please note the change of date for our next meeting is
Monday 17th July approximately 9.15am in the
staff room after assembly. All newcomers are welcome
to attend and enjoy a cuppa with us. We are now
rotating our meetings through Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays throughout the school year.
Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser Yesterday, our Cadbury Fundraiser boxes were
distributed to the eldest child in each family. Please note the Grd 6 students will receive their boxes next Wednesday, 28th June, due
to a shortfall. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Each box contains chocolates to the value of $50.00. They are very easy to sell – take them to netball, football, soccer, your work
place, or sell them to neighbours, family and friends. Please let the office know if you do not wish to sell chocolates.
Return date Friday 28th July by 4.00pm
Open Air Cinema – BNDCE Competition
The BNDCE competition is still open until Friday 30th June. Information flyer was previously at the end of Week 14 Newsletter.
You could win $500 towards a school project or a $100 Bendigo Bank account! Thank you for your continued support.
Parents & Friends Group Fundraising Committee
Music News Grade 5/6 Choir performed at the Bendigo
Competitions Recently, the Grade 5/6 Choir performed at the Bendigo
Competitions, gaining a well earnt Bronze Award for their
efforts. I would like to congratulate all the Girls and Boys for
their hard work in preparing for the performance and thanks
also to their parents and carers who ensured they were not
only singing so well but looked fabulous on the stage, in their
WHPS Music performance uniforms. Photos taken with
permission from the Bendigo Competitions Society and
supplied by Kelly Shaw.
Photos are from the performance.
Trevor Trewartha, Music Teacher. Pictured left: Concentrating hard to remember words and
overcome nerves in front of a large audience.
Pictured below: Getting both the actions and words correct can be fun.
Pictured below: Waiting patiently off stage to perform.
Junior School News Prep News
Prep Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) There will be no PMP for the next 2 weeks due to an incursion and early finish on the last day.
Letters of the Week This week it’s letters ‘x’ and ‘w’
Wacky Wednesday Start getting some wacky ideas together for a Wacky Wednesday outfit – coming in Term 3, more information to follow.
In the holidays try to read the book to your child to get your child thinking. Your library will have a copy.
Grade 1 News Supplies Some of our students have already used or lost their supply of glue sticks or pencils. If you have not sent all of your childs’ supplies
along to school, please do it before the end of this term.
Exchange Program All Grade 1 classes have an exchange program in place where students can borrow scissors, pencils and glue sticks from a teacher.
In order to borrow what they need, students must exchange something of their own. When they return what they have borrowed, they
can take their own item back.
We are looking forward to seeing parents at next week’s Student Led Conferences.
Junior School Teachers
Middle School News
Grade 4 News
Holiday Coding Camp Check out this website http://codecamp.com.au/
Inquiry Mini Projects Showcase Friday, 30th June 12.30pm – 1.00pm Last week, the grade 4 students started their inquiry ‘Mini Projects’. Students have been busy
working on 3 tasks during inquiry time at school. On Friday, 30th June from 12:30 – 1pm
students will be showcasing their work. We are inviting all parents to come in during this time
and look at the excellent work completed.
Middle School Teachers
Upper School News Grade 5 News Project The due date for the projects was Tuesday 20th. The majority of students organised there time well to get them finished on time. Well
done to those students who were able to finish their model- they look fantastic and we can see the effort that was put into them. The
models are on display in the corridor if you get a chance to have a look. Our excursion today to Sovereign Hill culminates the term
2 unit of work.
Student Led Conference This will take place next Tuesday. If you haven’t booked in a time yet you will need to have done so by 4.00pm today. Reminder for
Learning Portfolios to be returned so they can be sent home with reports and samples of this term’s work.
Sovereign Hill Hopefully you will hear about the great day we had and that some “struck it rich”!
Upper School Teachers Sports News Ruby League Clinic Last Thursday we were lucky enough to have a representative from Melbourne Storm to run a rugby clinic for grade 3-6. The presenter
was engaging and the students gained a lot from the one off session. The aim was to expose students to the code and promote a
tournament they will be conducting in November.
Division Athletics Congratulations to Drew C, Blake B, Alise M, Isaiah P, Jack G, Kristen T, Oliver M, Fin M, Reece M, Sierra Paige, Dustin C,
Jasmine D, Taylor C, Heavan Poe, Caitlyn L, Amber F and Seth B on being selected to represent White Hills PS and the Shamrock
district at the Division event. These students were selected based on their strong performances at the district event recently.
Football Carnival Girls’ football for those selected to represent the school will be held at the Epsom Huntly reserve on Wednesday the 28th of June.
The boys’ carnival is at the same venue on Thursday the 29th of June.
UNIFORM SHOP Friday 23 June Heather Veitch
Tuesday 27 June Student Led Conference
Friday 30 June Closed Last Day Term 2
Stocktake Sale – limited stock / reduced prices
Items unavailable on Qkr, in shop only
Opening Times
Tuesday 3.30pm – 4.00pm and Friday 3.30pm-4.00pm
Uniform Shop Leaders: Kim and Terri
SICKBAY ROSTER Friday 23 June Stacey Wilson
Friday 30 June Sherryn Taylor
Please collect from the office at the end of the day
NEWSLETTER ROSTER Thursday 29 June Kelly Adcock
Thursday 20 July Kelly Adcock
Please collect from the office at the end of the day
CANTEEN ROSTER Friday 23 June Heather Veitch
Kristi Coller
Anne Johnson
Wednesday 28 June Kate Howells
Melody Wharton
Friday 30 June Closed Last Day Term 2
Helpers for Term 3 Roster Desperately Needed Helpers to arrive at 12.30pm
Orders are to be written on a large paper lunch bag unless
ordered through Qkr, (NO ENVELOPES), one per child.
Lunch bags are available for 10 for 60c or 10c each, with
lunch orders and will be sent home.
Urgent Reminder: If you are unable to assist with canteen
duty, please arrange a swap or inform the office so that a
replacement helper can be arranged.
Mrs Helen Williams, Canteen Manager
After School Care Program
Before School Care Is Open
Just a reminder that we have been running Before School Care
since day One of Term One. Our BSC service runs from 7.00am
until 8.35am although for our prep students we will continue to
stay with them and walk them to change over with their teacher.
We provide cereal or toast and milo for breakfast.
Fab Legend of the Week This week Jack B was our Fab Legend of the Week. Jack has
been displaying strong leadership skills and is always making
good choices in ASC.
Theme of the Week This week we had two themes with ‘Games Week’ suggested by
Ruby and ‘Cat Week’ suggested by Rylee.
Holiday Club Bookings It's getting close to end of Term 2 and School Holidays. Camp
Australia Holiday Club programs at Golden Square and
Kennington Primary School are open for bookings on 1300 105
343 or by visiting www.campaustralia.com.au.
Before & After School Care Team
Jamie Morgan (Coordinator), Jorgia Grenfell (Assistant).
White Hills OSCH phone: 0402 590 272 Camp Australia
Customer Care Phone: 1300 10 343 Email:
Community News Kelly Sports Bendigo For all information on the Kelly Sports Program visit this link: Kelly Sports Bendigo – Winter School Holiday Program 2017
Kelly Sports Program at White Hills Primary School Kelly Sports is looking forward to conducting clinics again at White Hills Primary School. We will be running an 8 week Mega Multi
Sports program after school that includes 4 different sports including: Footy, Volleyball, Touch Rugby & Crazy Games & a brand
new 8 week Circus & Gymnastics program that includes awesome circus & gymnastics tricks using apparatus such as colourful
ribbons, hula hoops, spinning plates, juggling scarves & diablos just to name a few.
Below are some details about our program and how your child could benefit.
For all enquiries about programs, please contact Brett Harris on 0438 198 031.
• Kelly Sports’ motto is Safe, Skill & Smile.
• Our programs cater for boys and girls from Prep – Grade 6.
• Kelly Sports provide highly trained coaches that cater to individuals’ needs.
• Children can be enrolled in After School Care, as coaches walk child to after school care once session has concluded to sign them
in
• Maximum ratio of 1 coach to 30 children (Circus & Gymnastics) & 1 coach to 14 children (Mega Multi Sports) to ensure maximum
participation rate.
• Activities begin 10 minutes after the bell and go for 45 minutes (Circus & Gymnastics-lunchtime)
1 hour (Mega Multi Sports-afterschool).
• Children meet at a designated area where a roll is taken to ensure every child is accounted for before session is conducted.
• Clinics will be conducted on school grounds.
• $96 for 8 Fun and Challenging 1 hour sessions (Mega Multi Sports)
• $80 for 8 Exciting & Energetic 45 minute session (Circus & Gymnastics).
• Circus & Gymnastics (lunchtimes) starts Thursdays 27th July & concludes 14th September 01:40 pm-02:25 pm.
• Mega Multi Sports (after school) starts Wednesdays 26th July & concludes 13th September 03:40 pm-04:40 pm
• To enrol, just check out www.kellysports.com.au, enter your school name, click GO and select Book Now from the program that
you’d like to enrol your child in.
• **EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 10% OFF OFFER** If you enrol your child in any program before Sunday 16th July you’ll receive
1 session FREE!!
www.kellysports.com.au
PROVISION OF MORE OFF STREET PARKING AT WHITE HILLS SHOPS
We, the undersigned being residents of White Hills and surrounding areas, urgently request that VicRoads/The Victorian Government and City of Greater Bendigo provide more off street parking for the retail shops in White Hills [in particular vacant land at the rear of the shops - 8 Plumridge Street]. The proposed VicRoads plan does not address residents’ safety and access concerns.
The petition will be in all local White Hills shops until early July for interested residents to sign.
Please note: We also have a folder in the foyer at the main
entrance of our school containing information on local
community activities including sport, businesses and general
advertising, for everyone to look at.