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School Leaders Badge Presentation in 2018 At the assembly this week, we presented school leaders with
their badges. This year’s leaders are: Sophia M, Ava, M,
Drew C, Jesse G, Lachie A, Kaden V, Aymee R, Aleksia F,
Jack G, Erin B, Chilli S and Angus C.
Congratulations to all the elected student leaders. I look
forward to watching them grow in this role as the year goes on.
At the assembly, I talked about role modelling as one of the
key skills of student leaders that marries with my leadership
motto: ‘Leadership is practised not so much in words as in
attitude and in actions.’
Staff Car Park A friendly reminder that the front car park on school grounds
is for teaching staff and special visitors, NOT for parents. Your
support is greatly appreciated.
School Photos: Friday, 23rd February School photos will be taken on Friday, 23rd February.
Individual and Family order forms will be distributed
tomorrow. Please note the following:
• There will be no Photoshopping of absent children into class
photos
• If children are ill on the day, they are not to be brought to
school for the class photo. We cannot organise for a reshoot of
a class photo
• Absent children will be followed up with individual/family
photos on another day
Computers for Sale The school has approximately 30-35 Acer Travelmate B113
netbooks for sale that would be perfect for home, work or to
surf the net. We are clearing them for $20 each.
The specifications are:
1.5ghz Celeron
4GB of Memory
Hard drive- Some have 128GB ssd’s, some have
standard hard drive 320GB
Input/outputs
VGA
Ethernet
3 x USB
HDMI
Headphone Jack
They come with Windows 7 pre-loaded, factory Acer image.
They do NOT include any extra software like Microsoft
White Hills Primary School No 1916
Week 2 Thursday 8th February 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 1 2018: Monday 29 January – Thursday 29 March
Week 2 Friday 9 February Return Welcome BBQ slips today
Goal Setting Interviews Bookings Close 4pm
School Photo forms going out today
Week 3 Mon 12 Feb –Fri 23 Feb Goal Setting Interviews begin today
Tuesday 13 February Gr 6 Professional Practice Day
Gr 5 Netbook Info Session 5.30pm
Family Welcome BBQ 6.00pm Wednesday 14 February Prep Rest Day
Gr 5 Netbook Info Sessions 9.15am & 5.30pm
Thursday 15 February Gr 5 Professional Practice Day
Week 4 Monday 19 February Head Lice Check after Assembly
Wednesday 21 February Prep Rest Day
Friday 23 February School Photos
Week 5
Monday 26 February Follow up Head Lice Check after Assembly
Easter Raffle Books to families today
Wednesday 28 February Prep Rest Day
Week 6 Wednesday 7 March Prep Rest Day
Monday 12 March Labour Day Holiday
Wednesday 14 March Preps first Wednesday at school
Week 7 Mon 19 - Fri 23 March Gr 3-6 Swimming
Week 8 Friday 30 March Good Friday Holiday
Term 2 2018: Monday 16 April – Friday 29 June Friday 20 April Open Air Cinema Night
Mon 21 May- Fri 1 June P-6 Lets Get Moving
Term 3 2018: Monday 16 July – Friday 21 September
Term 4 2018: Monday 8 October – Friday 21 December
Goal Setting Interviews
Make a Booking Online
Bookings Close TOMORROW Friday 9th February at 4.00pm
Each child has been given a note that provides instructions on how
parents can make an online booking for Goal Setting Interviews. If you do not have access to the internet, please see your child’s
classroom teacher to book a time.
Booking code: qqpk5 These interviews will be held at the school between Monday, 12th
February and Friday, 23rd February. Bookings close at 4.00pm on Friday, 9th February. The interview is
strictly 10 minutes and involves you and your child meeting with the
class teacher to negotiate learning goals for the first part of the year.
No Jewellery Our school has a compulsory uniform policy which can be viewed on the school website under the ‘Policies’ tab or by clicking on
this link
http://www.whitehillsps.vic.edu.au/page/60/Policies
For health and safety reasons, students are not to wear jewellery to school. The following excerpts are from the school’s uniform
policy:
After consultation with the school community, School Council has developed a uniform policy that we believe provides
choice, allows for students to safely engage in the many varied school activities, and is cost effective for families.
The uniform options (Appendix 1) as per the White Hills Information Booklet applies during school hours, whilst travelling to
and from school, and when students are on school excursions.
Uniforms will be prescribed and are required to be worn.
Stud earrings and sleepers worn in the ears and watches are the only acceptable jewellery.
Extreme hair colours (eg. green, blue, pink or purple rinse) are discouraged.
All long hair should be tied back. Hair ties and head bands are to be navy, pale blue or school check.
Other than clear nail polish and clear lip gloss, cosmetics may not be worn at school.
The only headwear that is acceptable are navy broad brimmed hats consistent with our SunSmart policy. They must be worn
outside from September to April and on excursions and camps as required. Hats are not to be worn inside.
The student uniform policy, including details of uniform items and the uniform shop opening times, will be published in the
newsletter.
School Council requires the Principal be responsible for implementation of the uniform policy in a manner consistent with the
Student Code of Conduct.
Every Day counts – school attendance We all want our children to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with coming to school each and
every day.
Missing school can have a major impact on a child’s future – a student missing one day a fortnight will miss four full weeks by the
end of the year. By Year 10 they’ll have missed more than a year of school.
There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational
outcomes.
Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss school, there are things we can do together to ensure
they don’t fall behind:
• Speak with your classroom teacher and find out what work your child needs to do to keep up.
• Develop an absence learning plan with your teacher and ensure your child completes the plan.
Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your classroom teacher as early as possible. New laws
developed, mean that parents can be fined for not sending children to school without an acceptable reason.
And on time…… We also expect that children arrive on time ready to start at 9.00am. Children can arrive from 8.30am and classrooms open at 8.50am.
If you’re having attendance issues with your child, please let your child’s classroom teacher know so we can work together to get
your child to school every day.
If a student arrives late to school, or departs early (for a valid reason), they must be signed in or out by an approved adult at the
school office in the Sign In/Out book. Parents must NOT collect a child directly from the school yard or classroom. This is a
parental duty of care and child safety issue. A printed slip from the office must be provided to the class teacher for a late arrival
or early departure. Latecomers are NOT to go directly to their classroom. Your support with this process is appreciated.
REPEAT NOTICES
School Council Elections Each year, half our school councillors finish their 2 year term of office. This provides continuity and a gradual changeover of School
Council representatives throughout the years. Retiring council members are eligible to renominate for an additional term of office, if
they are still a parent at the school.
This year, there are 4 parent vacancies, and 2 DET employee (Department of Education and Training) vacancies.
Retiring Councillors are:
Parent Members
Kingsley Morse-McNabb (1 year casual vacancy), Amanda Burrows, Jason Treble and Tim Crawford.
DET Members
Scott Ross and Jan Ellis
I would like to express our gratitude and thanks to these School Council members for their valuable contribution to our school. Their
work and commitment is greatly appreciated.
In line with the Department’s scheduling of School Council elections, nominations are called from today, Thursday, 1st February
2018. Nominations will close at 4.00pm on Thursday, 15th February 2018.
All information regarding the School Council Election process is displayed on the main notice board in the office foyer.
Please contact Andrew Schaeche on 54430799 for further information or nomination forms.
Newsletter Online: Your Email Address Required The newsletter is posted online each week on a Thursday. Hard copies of the newsletter are NOT sent home.
Please fill out a parent email form (available at the office if you have not already notified us), or you can subscribe through our
website at www.whitehillsps.vic.edu.au. Each Thursday you will receive an email notifying you that the newsletter is available on
the school’s website. Click on the email link to access the newsletter.
Family Welcome Barbeque: Tuesday 13th February 6.00pm As a welcome to new and existing families a ‘Family Welcome Barbeque’ will be held on Tuesday, 13th February from 6:00pm at
the school.
Free sausages in bread and cordial will be provided.
Teachers from grades Prep-6 will also be running ‘information booths’ where parents can ask teachers about school/year level
requirements & programs in an informal setting. These information booths replace the Parent Information Nights for grades 1-6 that
we have conducted in previous years.
The Welcome Barbeque is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and other families within the school community.
A note WAS sent home with each family last week. There is also one attached at the end of this newsletter. For catering
purposes, please fill out the slip and return it to the office Post box no later than TOMORROW 4.00pm Friday, 9th
February. We look forward to seeing you there.
Compulsory Netbook Sessions: Grade 5 Students & New Grade 6 Students 2018 Grade 5 parents and students (and new Grade 6 parents and students) will be required to attend a compulsory netbook
information session. The School Netbook Program will be outlined in the session and parents and students will sign an Acceptable
Use Agreement.
Tuesday, 13th February, 5.30pm-6:00pm, Grade 5 classroom in the main building
Wednesday, 14th February, 9.15am-9:45am, BJ Winzar School Hall
Wednesday, 20th February, 5.30pm-6.00pm, Grade 5 classroom in the main building
Students will be able to take their netbook home after attending a compulsory information session, payment of the $100.00 netbook
contribution has been received and the Acceptable Use Agreement signed. A copy of the agreement will be provided to parents.
Several times and dates for the information session have been provided to enable all parents and students opportunity to attend. A
letter will be sent home to relevant families soon.
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) Applications If you have not applied for CSEF this year, please do this before the end of Term 1 2018.
Please let us know if there’s anything further that we can do to support you here at WHPS
Andrew Schaeche
Principal
Notice from City of Greater Bendigo Parking Services from the City of Greater Bendigo have contacted our school and requested that the following information be
conveyed to our school community.
The illegal parking of vehicles adjacent to our school poses a safety concern to children, pedestrians and other road
users. Parents are reminded that it is essential to comply with parking restrictions when dropping off and collecting children from
school.
Motorists must not stop in no stopping areas, even briefly, with or without the motor running. They must not stop next to a
continuous yellow edge line, on nature strips, too close to school crossings, park over driveways or double park. A number of
schools have short term time restricted areas, such as 2 minute pick up drop off. These parking areas are in place to allow for ease
of access close to schools and these restrictions must be adhered to. Drivers should also be aware that they cannot perform a U-
turn over an unbroken or continuous dividing line.
With regard to children’s crossings, the law requires that a driver approaching a children’s crossing must drive at a speed at
which the driver can, if necessary stop safely before the crossing. Please slow down and take extra care when driving in school
zones. /
City of Greater Bendigo Parking Officers and Bendigo Police do conduct random patrols throughout the school year at various
locations to ensure that motorists are adhering to the Road Rules.
Students of the Week
CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR…. CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR….
PO 3J Taylah All of her help this week and her excellent manners
and listening skills
PW 3G Archie Always taking the time to help others
PJ 3D Mattise Bring a positive attitude to our classroom
PF 3BC Serryn A magnificent start to her time at WHPS
1T Roman A super start to Grade 1! 4CR Amelia Being very brave and settling in so well at WHPS
1F Aarron A great start to a new school 4J Navaeh Always thinking of others before herself
1D K’Pru Being such a cheerful happy class member,
great start to Grade 1 4M Thomas Always contributing in class discussions
1B Tyler A sensational start to the new year! 4S Imogen Her excellent effort getting organised for reading
1S Ellen Being a friendly helpful &confident new start 5PB Charlize Being such a great role model in our class
1TW Izaac C A super star to Grade 1, keep it up Izaac 5D Zacch Quickly settling into work each lesson and working
hard throughout
2P Kaylee
C
A confident and happy start to Grade 2 5W Alexis An awesome start to Grade 5
2H Zeth His confident start to White Hills PS 5R Samarah Her fluent reading this week
2AK Sheldon A super start to Grade 2 6W Connor A great response in lit circles
2B Lachlan Making a great start to Grade 2, well done 6B Harry Coming to school switched and ready to learn
2M Drew W A positive friendly nature & making a great
start to Grade 2, well done 6V Ryan H Being a fantastic classroom helper
Sport Mason Great start to Phys Ed, excellent fitness results
PFG News Welcome Back
Welcome back to all the existing PFG members, it is great to have everyone back after such a long break. We look forward to meeting
new members next month.
Memberships
All parents and friends of students at WHPS are eligible to become members of PFG at any time of the year. To be a voting member
you need to pay the annual fee of $2.00 before the AGM each year.
Next Meeting – AGM and General
Our next meeting will be our Annual General Meeting, followed by a General Meeting which will be held on Wednesday 7th March
straight after assembly in the staffroom, approximately 9.15am.
All newcomers are welcome to attend and find out what PFG is all about! You may bring along younger siblings to our meetings,
so come and enjoy a cuppa with us!
Positions Open at AGM will be: President, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary
Nominees are due to Sam the Secretary, by Monday 5th March
You can nominate yourself or somebody who is willing to take up a position and is a PFG member.
Family Welcome Barbeque
We hope to see you at the welcome barbeque on Tuesday 13th February at 6.00pm.
P&F members will be assisting on the night, please feel free to approach one of us if you would like to know more about our group.
A note was sent home with each child last week. For catering purposes, please fill out the slip at the end of the newsletter and
return it to the office Post box no later than Tomorrow 4.00pm Friday, 9th February.
Easter Raffle
Books will be sent home on Wednesday 28th February and will be drawn on Monday 26th March at our morning Assembly.
P&F Group
Music Madness Welcome
Welcome everyone to what will hopefully be an action packed, fun filled and talent laiden year in music!
There is plenty to do in music this year, some old things re-worked, new ideas to try and lots of tweaking in between – so hopefully
something for everyone.
Choir
This year, we have opened the choir up from grade 2 to grade 6 and the response so far has been OVERWHELMING! Louise
MacGregor will be assisting me with choir this year and has been running my choirs for nearly 10 years with great success. However,
if there are any parents or family members who would like to assist us we would greatly appreciate it!
Choir is on from 1.40pm – 2.30pm EVERY Wednesday
Band
A major re-structure of the band will occur this year as we will start small and look to expand as the year goes on. At this stage, we
are holding auditions for band on Friday. The children are required to learn the music to an old classic “Sweet Child of Mine” for the
first part of the audition and then have 2-3 minutes to “show off” their other skills! There are 6-10 positions available.
The goal of the band this year is to perfect and perform 6-8 rock songs throughout the year, performing at assemblies, out of school
locations, competitions or anywhere people will have us!
Again, anyone that would like to assist in the band is more than welcome.
Band is on from 10am-11am EVERY Friday
Private Lessons
Drew Thorpe Music will again be teaching private lessons at school and I hope to work closely with Drew and his team to get as
many kids as we can learning a musical instrument. The benefits of learning an instrument are enormous and it will help build a
terrific music program and culture in the school with kids taking up this challenge. Drew is hoping to provide our program as much
support as possible, including the opportunity to start a large percussion group to perform at various functions!
Please contact Drew Thorpe Music on 0407 502 438 for more information.
See his flyer in the Community News
Free lessons
As part of building the ideal music culture and an awesome rock band for the future, I will be taking free instrument lessons in the
music room during school time. These lessons will be approx. 25 mins and will be group lessons. I’ll start with guitar and offer
lessons to Grade 4 & 5 kids this year (on a rotation basis). Given the very large interest in these lessons, they will be limited to 10
per child and will also require plenty of practice at home to make the most of the lessons. More information on these sessions will
be displayed in the newsletter during Term 1.
Kaine Marsh
School Music Coordinator
Junior School News Grade 1 News
Book Packs and Reader Bags
Please remember to return all of the equipment that was supplied in your book pack. We know it may look like a lot of pencils and
glue sticks, however students will use all of these throughout the year. We have also noticed a number of students without Reader
Bags. If you are unable to find yours you can purchase another one from the school uniform shop.
Welcome Barbecue and Goal Setting Interviews
The welcome barbecue and goal setting interviews are both on next week. We are looking forward to meeting everyone. Class
timetables will be available at the barbecue on Tuesday, 13th February.
Library
Library sessions will begin this week for all Grade One classes. Students will need a waterproof library bag if they wish to borrow.
Grade 2 News
Interviews
If you haven’t already made a time for a goal setting interview with your child’s teachers please make sure you book a time by
4.00pm Friday. Don’t forget our specialist teachers are available for interviews as well.
We look forward to catching up with parents at the Welcome BBQ on Tuesday night.
Junior School News
Middle School News Grade 3 News Class Dojo
Thank you to those parents and families who have signed up to your child’s Class Dojo account. It is great to see families keeping
up to date with their child’s progress in class.
Take Home Reading Journals
A reminder to families that your child should be reading for 15 minutes every night and recording what they’ve read in their take
home Reading Journal. Families are expected to sign and comment in this book each week.
Grade 4 News Welcome to what will be a great year of learning in Grade 4 at White Hills Primary School! It’s great to see students getting into our
routines for learning and organising themselves each morning.
Class Dojo
Connection forms fo Class Dojo came home last week. This will enable you to connect to Class Dojo with your children and their
classroom. You’ll be able to view the points they accumulate throughout the term along with posts on the Class Story about classroom
activities, which we add to most days. Class Dojo is a great way to stay informed about what is happening in our classroom’s so
please come in and see us if you have any issues connecting.
Library
Library is starting this week. Please make sure your child is ready to go with a library bag :)
Homework
Homework will begin in our classrooms next week following our Goal Setting sessions.
Homework in Grade 4 comes home on a Thursday and is due back the following Thursday
Middle School News
Senior School News Grade 5 News Welcome back to a new year
We have had a busy start so it seems like we have been back for longer. We are doing a lot of testing at the moment but the kids have
been fantastic with the changes to the timetable to allow for this.
Lit. Circles and Homework
We have had our first week of both. Check with your child what day their homework is handed out and then returned. Some of you
will be familiar with Lit. Circles and how it works. A group of 6 students choose a book that they are interested in and can read. The
group decides on how far they will read in the week but it is really important that they don’t read further than what was decided on.
The book stays home, in a safe place, until Lit. Circle day. The group will then work on a reading task that involves group discussion
and written responses that will show a deeper understanding of what they have read. Feel free to read some of the novel with your
child or listen to them read. If they are not understanding parts of the story, some discussion with them may help.
As some students have already found out, they need to be organised and responsible.
Goal setting Interviews and Netbooks
Hopefully you have booked a time for student goal setting. Students are looking forward to taking their netbooks home after one of
the information sessions has been attended.
Welcome BBQ
We hope to see as many families as possible at the BBQ.
Grade 6 News Homework
This year homework will be handed out on a Friday and expected to be submitted by the following Friday. We will rotate between a
Maths, Literacy and ICT task, as well as a spelling task where students will practise their 5 spelling words each week. Our first
homework task will be handed out on Friday, 9th February, and due back the following Friday morning. This week’s homework will
involve a literacy and spelling task. We appreciate parents’ encouraging and supporting their child with the completion and
submission of homework every week.
Grade 6 T-Shirts
Parents and families who did not order a grade 6 t-shirt can still order one if this was not done last year. Orders are due by Friday,
16th February, and can be placed at the school office. This is the last opportunity for parents to buy one of these t-shirts.
Bupa
This Friday will be the first time ten students for term 1 will ride to the nursing home Bupa to interact with the residents. Every
Friday, this group of students will leave the school during the middle of lunch time to ride to the nursing home, and will be back at
school by 3.30pm. Can parents of these students please make sure that their bikes and helmets are in good condition before Friday.
Senior School News
Registering With Camp Australia
Have you registered with Camp Australia yet? Even if you do not plan on using the OSHC program at your school
there are many benefits for your family.
What Are The Benefits Of Registering?
Some of the benefits to registering with Camp Australia are:
A stress-free back up plan for “just in case”
Flexible access to our programs
Will ensure we have all the information for your kids to ensure they have the best time possible
How Do I Register?
Registration is simple and hassle free! To register visit www.campaustralia.com.au.
How Do I Find Out More About The OSHC Service At My School?
To find out more about our program as well as view and fees, please visit www.campaustralia.com.au and search for your school
on the homepage.
Otherwise, feel free to come visit the program and see what it is all about.
Reminder
Just a reminder to all parents and students that OSHC is now being held in the hall near outside the canteen and music room.
Parents can access this building through the side door near the portable class rooms.
Fab Legend of the Week
Kreuzer Smith for showing great leadership skills
We look forward to seeing you and your family in soon.
Before & After School Care Team
Jamie (Coordinator), Jenna (Assistant).
White Hills OSCH phone: 0402 590 272 Camp Australia Customer Care Phone: 1300 10 343
Email: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER ROSTER Thursday 15 February Kate Duncan
Thursday 22 February Sally Richardson
Please collect from the office at the end of the day
SICKBAY ROSTER Friday 9 February Teegan Stirling
Friday 16 February Eryn Broughton
Please collect from the office at the end of the day
CANTEEN ROSTER Friday 9 February Tanya Miles
Rebecca Jolley
Atlanta Armstrong
Wednesday 14 February Helper needed
Fiona Robinson
Friday 16 February Kelly Wood
Caz Robinson
Kate Howells
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
UNIFORM SHOP Friday 9 February Kelly Adcock
Tuesday 13 February Ebony Richards-Hicks
Friday 16 February Demi Costa
Opening Times
Tuesday 3.30pm – 4.00pm and Friday 3.30pm-4.00pm
Mrs Kim Engi, Uniform Shop Coordinator
Community News
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White Hills Primary School
Welcome Family BBQ Tuesday, 13th February
As a welcome to new and existing families, a ‘Welcome
Family BBQ’ will be held on Tuesday, 13th February from
6.00pm.
Sausages in bread and cordial will be provided.
I / We ________________________ (Family Name)
will be attending the ‘Welcome Family BBQ’
On Tuesday, 13th February from 6:00pm
There will be ___________ children and
____________ adults attending.
Please fill out the following slip and return it to the office
NO LATER than 4.00pm TOMORROW Friday 9th
February, for catering purposes. White Hills Primary
School
