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CHPS eNewsletter

May 11th , 2017 – Term 2 Week 4 Croydon Hills Primary School

Principal’s Report Mother’s Day Thanks to CHAPS and the volunteers who organised the Mother’s Day Stall at the start of the week. It is one of those things I think we can all remember from our own primary school days. Choosing something by yourself is a special experience we all enjoy. I hope all our mothers have a lovely day on Sunday and are thoroughly spoilt by their families.

Prep Enrolments for 2018 We held our Information Night for prospective parents on Tuesday, with a great turnout of interested parents. Thanks to our Prep Team of teachers for the well-prepared presentation, which was very well received by the audience.

If you have a Prep for next year and haven’t yet collected an Enrolment Form, they are available from the office. Preparations for 2018 are in full swing, with tours happening regularly throughout this term.

If you have friends or neighbours with a Prep child for next year, ask them to book in for a tour and collect an Information Pack. As always, we ask parents to enrol for 2018 Prep by the end of June. This enables us to plan facilities and staffing needs.

Open Day/Evening We have our Open Afternoon and Evening coming up the week after next, on Tuesday May 23rd. Science is the theme this year and you will have the opportunity to become a scientist for the night. Further information on all activities can be found later in this newsletter.

Calendar

2017

May

Thursday 18th Junior Zoo Excursion

Thursday 18th Sausage Sizzle Orders due No late orders accepted

Friday 19th Presentation Assembly

Saturday 20th CHAPS Barefoot Bowls

Monday 22nd – Friday 26th Book Fair

Tuesday 23rd District Cross Country

Tuesday 23rd Canteen – Sausage Sizzle

Tuesday 23rd Open Afternoon & Evening

June Friday 2nd General Assembly

Tuesday 6th Somers Camp

Monday 12th Queens Birthday Holiday

Wednesday 14th Somers Campers return

Friday 16th Presentation Assembly

Tuesday 20th Canteen - Milkshake Day

Wednesday 28th 3-way Conferences, Y1-6

Friday 30th Last day Term 2, 1.30pm dismissal

July Monday 17th Term 3 begins

Tuesday 25th Curriculum Day

NOTICES GOING HOME THIS WEEK: Middle School Production – Parent Helper Roster Canteen Sausage Sizzle Open Night Invitations

PLEASE CHECK YOUR COMPASS FEED REGULARLY

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Barefoot, Sensible Shoes Bowls In case the thought of going barefoot at night in mid-May was putting you off attending a great fun night for our community, then fear not. Flat shoes or runners are fine for bowling on the synthetic grass surface. There are many aspects to the night other than the bowls, so I encourage everyone to come along and support our CHAPS group, who are working so hard to bring our community together.

Graeme Caudry - Principal

Rubbish Free Lunches

Congratulations to PDR, who won the award for rubbish free lunches last week! 84% of their class had a rubbish free

lunchbox last Monday and their class is the winner of the globe.

Reminder: every Monday is rubbish free lunch day!

Science News Congratulations to the following students who won Science prizes at Assembly last Friday:

Sean T, MTC Serena M-M, SJT Daisy E, SNR Josh C, SJT

These students correctly answered the Senior Science challenge below and had their name drawn from the box. Well done! The Junior challenge will remain the same for the next two weeks, as we didn’t have any submissions from junior students. If you think you know the answer, write your name, class and answer on a piece of paper and place it in the challenge box in the Science room.

Senior challenge

Make 3 squares Move 3 matches to get 3 perfect squares

Junior challenge

I am found in the sea and on land but I do not walk or swim.

I travel by foot but I am toeless. No matter where I go, I’m never far from home.

What am I?

Laura Kitching

Sports News Interschool Sport Last Friday we had a Bye, but this week we are playing against Kalinda Primary. Venues: CHPS: Football, Softball Boys, Softball Girls, Tennis Kalinda: Soccer, Netball A, Netball B, Netball C, Volleystars

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Cross Country Run Next Tuesday, May 16th, some senior students who missed the House Cross Country because of Team Vic trials or the NGV excursion will be running against the clock at lunchtime. If their times are within the top 10 from last week’s race, they will get an invitation to the District Cross Country Competition. Some staff, who have volunteered to help out, will supervise the corners in Yarrunga for the duration of the race. Noreen McMenaman - Sport / PE

Music News Yesterday, Wednesday 10/5, Year 4 and 6 students from the Croydon Hills Primary Choir walked down to Yarrunga to sing for the Elderly Citizens at their Biggest Morning Tea. The students sang four songs ‘Geronimo’, ‘Banaha’ - which is an African folk song, ‘I Like The Flowers' which was led by the Music Captains, and ‘True Colours’. The Choir was extremely well received, you could even hear a few people singing along to ‘True Colours’, and they were rewarded with lots of sweet treats before returning to school. Year 3 and 5 students will be heading to Yarrunga at the end of the year to sing Christmas carols at another Elderly Citizens’ gathering.

** Don’t forget to come and see the Choir perform at 7:30pm on Tuesday the 23rd in the Performing Arts Centre for Open Night.

Amana Tweedie - Performing Arts

Library News

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Our Book Fair is getting closer!

The time of our Book Fair is approaching once again. The Book Fair will run from Monday 22nd May to Friday 26th May. This is during education week and the same week that we have our Open Night.

The Library is closed for classes and borrowing for this week. The books are on display and available for purchase (although copies of popular books do run out and I have to order them). Opening times for the Book Fair are on Compass and will be in the newsletter next week. They are also on posters around the school.

Some of the times are designed so that you can come in without children, if you want to purchase the books as gifts. Other times are designed so that your children can come in with you. Sue Offer

Canteen News SAUSAGE SIZZLE – 23rd May Order forms have been distributed and are due back by 3pm 18/5. No other lunch orders available on the day and no late orders will be accepted. Due to the increasing number of students, we are splitting the serving of the luncheon – Prep & Junior 11.30am, Middle & Senior 1.30pm.

WARM MILOS - $1.50 We will be offering a warm milo with a homemade cookie at recess only for $1.50. . Milos can be pre-ordered to save waiting time. Order individually or on a lunch order and will be ready for collection at the start of recess. Also available online.

SALAD PACKS Please note Salad packs are no longer available to order on a Friday due to the large volume of orders and limited volunteers.

FLEXISCHOOLS ONLINE ORDERING This services is available from Monday to Friday via the Flexischools website. Lunch orders can be placed online until 9am each day, however there is a “late orders menu” which is a very limited menu and will be open for 1 hour from 9am -10am. This option is solely for emergencies and not for regular lunch orders. Please plan ahead and place orders early. Due to limited help we would not be able to accommodate a large volume of late orders. Please Note – Sustainable Bags are NOT suitable for online ordering. A paper bag will be provided.

PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM ALL ONLINE ORDERS AS WE HAVE AN INCREASING NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITHOUT AN ORDER AT LUNCHTIME. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM FLEXISCHOOLS. Please call the Flexischools help line on 1300 361 769 if you have any queries. Please call the Flexischools help line on 1300 361 769 if you have any queries.

MONDAYS ARE ONLINE ORDERS ONLY – No manual orders can be accepted. MONDAY MEAL DEALS (only available via online ordering till 9am)

Mini Meal Deal - $4.00 Small Cheesy mite Scroll from Bakers Delight, Oak Flavoured Milk and Anzac cookie. Mega Meal Deal - $5.50 Wedges with sour cream or tomato sauce, Oak Flavoured Milk and Anzac Cookie.

AFTERSCHOOL SALES The canteen is no longer open after school.

ROSTER Friday 12th May – Kati Wilkins, Fran Tadich, Briony Cossar, Martine Boag. Tuesday 16th May – Ruth Donaldson. Friday 19th May – Joanne Duo, Rachelle McNamara, Angela Marvelley. Karen Cyster - Canteen Manager

Uniform News

SALE ITEMS Size 4 girls V Neck Windcheaters and Cardigans are available for $5, while stocks last. Girls Bootleg Pants $21.00 (reduced from $27.00) Rain Jackets (size 4 & 6) $15.00 (while stock lasts)

TARTAN ORDERS We are now taking orders for girls’ tartan pinafores and skirts. 2017 Uniform Shop Opening Hours: Monday 8.30am to 10am

Telephone: 9725 1206 OSHC 9724 4514

Thursday 2.30pm to 4pm

Orders can be placed any day through FlexiSchools.com.au. Your order will be processed during normal opening hours and delivered home via your child’s classroom. Order Forms can also be left at the office.

Orders and enquiries can be made by phoning the Uniform Shop during our opening hours.

All orders will be sent to your child’s classroom, unless otherwise specified. Anissa Silver - Manager

CHAPS NEWS.

THANK YOU

to everyone that has purchased tickets for our major Fundraiser BAREFOOT BOWLS social night on

May 20th, which is just over a week away. It is shaping up to be a great night.

If you haven’t yet bought a ticket, we would love to see you there - you can still purchase tickets at the

office or email us at [email protected]

Tickets are $25 each and this includes Bowling, DJ & tasty nibbles throughout the night - it’s a great way to

contribute to our school as well.

IMPORTANT: Shoes can remain ON as the greens are synthetic grass, although it is restricted to flat shoes, but

if you want to be barefoot – go ahead and have some fun!

We would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors

Without you, this event would not be possible.

Sponsorship & Donations include over $4000 in raffle prizes.

SPONSORS:

McGrath RE Croydon

Catch Me Store – Furniture

Designer Orthodontics

Eastern Earthmoving

Little Cactus

Fitness Success

Threads of Nature Action Sports Stadiums

Bunnings Chirnside Park Adina Hairdressing

Ebb & Flow Hair Studio OZ Ten Pin Bowling

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Chirnside Park Country Club Sage & Sunday

Casalinga Cheesecake Shop Nth Croydon

Daisys Hotel Helloworld Croydon Hills

Olivigna Rocco Berger Café

Tishkah Hair and Beauty Yarra Valley Grand Hotel

Wendy’s Ice Cream Hairhouse Warehouse Chirnside Park

Healthy Food Thyme Inspiring Beauty Academy

Coles Chirnside Park McAdams Meats

The Full Pantry Store and Café Ringwood East News Agency

Mayerling Cellars Croydon The Paint Place Croydon

KMART Chirnside Park Rumor Mill

Collins Booksellers Croydon Croydon Hills Pharmacy

De Bortoli Winery DG Grey & Burns Pharmacy Croydon

McAdams Milk Bar The Oz Material Girls

Wonga Park FoodWorks So Sue Thing Massage Therapy

Cunliffe Waters Croydon Cycleworks

Croydon Gallery Fuel Performance

RAFFLE Tickets went home last Thursday so please ensure you return them no later than next Friday 19 th May to be in

the draw to win some of the great prizes.

OTHER CHAPS NEWS:

THANK YOU to Kylie and Justine for researching, purchasing gifts and arranging our wonderful Mother’s Day Stall that was held on Monday, and THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped to ensure another successful CHAPS event.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the Mums, no doubt you all will be on the edge of your seats receiving the beautiful gift(s) your

children personally picked out for you at the Mother’s Day Stall.

Entertainment Books can be purchased online or at the office.

The cost is $70 and you benefit in receiving a guide to the most popular restaurants, attractions, shopping, travel and more, all with valuable up to 50% off or 2-for-1 offers. Please email CHAPS if you have any questions or you can call Allison on 0430 226 993

START SAVING YOUR 5c PIECES

The 5c challenge is coming to our school and will take place from the 13 June to the 27 June. The class to collect the most (per level) will be rewarded with a class PARTY at the end of Term 2. SAVE THE DATE Our next meeting will be on Monday 29 May at 7:30pm with Andrew speaking about the new reports, digital technologies & coding.

OUR meetings are not just about CHAPS. They are very informative about what is going on in the school so if you can come to the next meeting I can guarantee you will make it to most!

Lastly, join our CHAPS facebook page for all up to date information and opportunity to volunteer for school events.

CHAPS committee [email protected]

2017 - The Year of Community

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