Friday 5 May P&F Meeting 9am All Welcome Friday 5 May Assembly Tuesday 9 - 11 May NAPLAN Years 3 and 5 Tuesday 9 May Resilience parent info evening 7pm - 8:30pm Friday 19 May Assembly Friday 19 May Working Bee 3:30pm - 5:30pm Monday 22 May Donburn ’ s Open Day/ Evening School Council Meeting Thursday 25 May Winter Sport Rd 1 Years 5 and 6 Friday 2 June Assembly Wednesday 7 - 9 June Camp Manyung - Years 3 and 4 Monday 5 - 9 June Woorabinda Camp Monday 12 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Friday 16 June Assembly Friday 30 June Assembly End of Term 2 (2:30pm Finish) Dear Parents and Guardians The school has been abuzz over the past week due to the introduction of the Resilience Project. Teachers had a professional development session on Friday evening April 21 and the students had their sessions on Monday. All the feedback has been very positive and everyone has been talking about the three important messages around: Gratitude Empathy and Mindfulness. There will be follow up teaching sessions in the classroom and also a parent information evening on Tuesday May 9 at 7.00 pm. I highly recommend you attend this evening. It will not only help you support your children but you also will find it enlightening. Jarod Ryan and I had two very useful sessions with parents going through Compass and explaining the applications that are open to parents at the moment. If you are experiencing any difficulties with accessing Compass please do not hesitate to come to the office and we will help. Our Year 6 leaders were excellent ambassadors at the ANZAC Ceremony at the Templestowe RSL on Thursday April 20. Grant Puglia also arranged a meaningful ceremony at school for the students on Wednesday April 26. Thank you to Anna Papamichael for organising the House Cross Country and teachers and parents for all their work on the day. It was a wintry day, real cross country weather and the students enjoyed the experience! Kind regards Julie 3 May 2017 Great News! Donburn was mentioned in the State Budget on Tuesday. We have been allocated $1.306 million to refurbish classrooms and facilities!
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Friday 5 May P&F Meeting 9am All Welcome
Friday 5 May Assembly
Tuesday 9 - 11 May NAPLAN Years 3 and 5
Tuesday 9 May Resilience parent info evening 7pm - 8:30pm
Friday 19 May Assembly
Friday 19 May Working Bee 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Monday 22 May Donburn ’s Open Day/ Evening
School Council Meeting
Thursday 25 May Winter Sport Rd 1 Years 5 and 6
Friday 2 June Assembly
Wednesday 7 - 9 June Camp Manyung - Years 3 and 4
Monday 5 - 9 June Woorabinda Camp
Monday 12 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 16 June Assembly
Friday 30 June Assembly
End of Term 2 (2:30pm Finish)
Dear Parents and Guardians
The school has been abuzz over the past week due to the introduction of the Resilience Project. Teachers had
a professional development session on Friday evening April 21 and the students had their sessions on
Monday. All the feedback has been very positive and everyone has been talking about the three important
messages around:
Gratitude
Empathy and
Mindfulness.
There will be follow up teaching sessions in the classroom and also a parent information evening on
Tuesday May 9 at 7.00 pm. I highly recommend you attend this evening. It will not only help you
support your children but you also will find it enlightening.
Jarod Ryan and I had two very useful sessions with parents going through Compass and
explaining the applications that are open to parents at the moment. If you are
experiencing any difficulties with accessing Compass please do not hesitate to come to
the office and we will help.
Our Year 6 leaders were excellent ambassadors at the ANZAC Ceremony at the
Templestowe RSL on Thursday April 20. Grant Puglia also arranged a meaningful
ceremony at school for the students on Wednesday April 26.
Thank you to Anna Papamichael for organising the House Cross Country and teachers
and parents for all their work on the day. It was a wintry day, real cross country weather
and the students enjoyed the experience!
Kind regards
Julie
3 May 2017
Great News!
Donburn was
mentioned in the State
Budget on Tuesday.
We have been
allocated $1.306
million to refurbish
classrooms and
facilities!
The Resilience Project is
underway with staff receiving
their first of several Professional
Development sessions on
teaching with the Project.
Founder of the project, Hugh van Cuylenburg delivered a mesmerising
presentation about the ease with which we can improve our mental health, and
the mental health of our students through the practice of mindfulness, empathy
and gratitude.
For many of us, it was the best and most meaningful PD we have ever been to.
The students also began their journey with the Project, with a high energy,
incredibly engaging session with Education Manager Martin Heppell.
RESILIENCE
Martin spoke with the children about how
lucky we are, and the importance of voicing
the things they are grateful for (your
children may have come home and started
pointing to things and saying ‘DIS!’).
Everyone at Donburn is so
excited to have commenced
working with the Project, and
hope to see you at our parent
night with Hugh on May 9.
Lauren Maher
Resilience Project Co-ordinator
RESILIENCE PARENT
INFORMATION
EVENING
9 MAY
7:00PM - 8:30PM
WALK Safely TO
SCHOOL DAY
FRIDAY 19 MAY,
8:30AM
ACTIVE KIDS ARE HEALTHY KIDS
It’s fun you can meet your friends and see things you
would miss while travelling in the car.
It’s good for the environment
less noise and carbon pollution
It’s healthier
great exercise
Tips
Always hold an adult’s hand
when crossing the road. Walk don’t run.
If you live too far from school to walk, ask your parents to park the car 2 blocks further away
than usual and walk to school together.
If you can be ready early, you and your parents can join a group of teachers walking safely to school (weather permitting).
On Friday May 19, teachers will meet students at 8.30 am.
Let’s walk to school together. Come and join us!
ALWAYS WALK TO SCHOOL SAFELY!
We are encouraging all students at Donburn and their carers to walk to
school safely on this day.
GROUP 1—outside the newsagent at Tunstall Square
OR
GROUP 2—at the Edge Church on the corner of Woodhouse/Blackburn Rds
WORLD HARMONY DAY CONCERT
FEATURING OUR YEAR 5/6 CHOIR
On 22 March the Donburn Senior Choir went to Manningham Performance
Centre for World Harmony Day.
The night was all about us coming together ‘as one’ and letting everyone know
that they belong.
We preformed a song called Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie
Wonder. The song represents how the black and white keys on a keyboards
work together to make harmony; so why can’t people.
There were some other performances from other cultures such as an Indian
dance, a Jewish song, a Muslim song, two Christian songs and other primary
schools and a high school.
At the end we were shown a cute
slide show of animals together
that you normally wouldn’t see
together, while we were told
about peace and harmony.
Overall it was great seeing all of
the other performances from all
different cultures, and seeing all
the cultures standing side by side.
By Chloe B 6H
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
Private tuition in piano, singing and guitar have recommenced for term 2.
I would also like to welcome new students, Angelina, Rojina and Adriel.
I wish all the students all the best with their lessons and encourage daily practice. we also look forward to class performances across term.
There are limited spaces available in some areas. For any enquiries please contact Hedy France on 0417 135 558
Musically Hedy
On Thursday 27th of April I was lucky enough to attend an inspiring literacy-
based professional development event held by ‘The Kids’ Bookshop & the
School Librarians Association of Victoria.
It was held in the impressive
Library at Xavier College. It
was a lovely chance to
discover and share a range
of new & exciting books.
The head of Library at
Genazzano College Dr Susan La Marca shared her amazing knowledge and
resources. She spoke about incorporating thinking skills and digital technology in
reading response.
LIBRARY NEWS
We then listened to Felice Arena who has recently
written the novel ‘The Boy and the Spy.’
It was lovely to hear about his journey as an author
and I can’t wait to read his latest novel to the
students at Donburn!
Overall the professional development evening was
a great forum for learning and discussion!
Happy reading!
Andrea Sertori
Skeletons are not spooky - your bones give your body shape and help
you stand up.
Did you know:
You have more than 206 bones in your body .
Your skull acts like a bike helmet to protect your brain.
New blood cells are produced inside your bones.
Your teeth are bones too!
See you there!
Dr. (Mrs) McInnes
In the Art Room
Every Wednesday lunchtime (2pm)
All year levels welcome
SCIENCE CLUB - THIS WEEK: SKELETONS
CURRICULUM DAYS
7 August
22 December
TERM DATES AND CURRICULUM DAYS
Period Start Finish Length
Term 2 Tuesday, 18 April 2017 Friday, 30 June 2017 11 weeks
Term 3 Monday, 17 July 2017 Friday, 22 September 2017 10 weeks
Term 4* Monday, 9 October 2017 Friday, 22 December 2017 11 weeks
PE REPORTS
DONCASTER DISTRICT TENNIS TOURNAMENT
On the Monday 1 May, four selected students competed it the Doncaster
District Tennis competition which was held at St Kevins Primary School. All
children performed admirably and had a great time.
Final results were:
Girls: Sera K (Year 6) - 2nd and Manisha G (Year 6) - 6th
Boys: Ethan B (Year 6) - 2nd and Daran T (Year 6) - 4th.
Sera and Ethan are now competing this Friday at the Manningham Division
Tennis Tournament.
Congratulations and well done to all children.
CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations and well done to all the children who participated in the cross
country last Friday at Ruffey Lake Park. Thank you also to all the parents &
teachers who acted as checkpoint officials, your assistance was much
appreciated.
Our school team will be selected from the day’s results. The District Cross
Country at Ruffey Lake Park is on Thursday 18 May. Students will receive
further information once the team has been finalised.
COMMUNITY NEWS The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or community group.
No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.
COMMUNITY NEWS The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or community group.
No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.
If you have a concern at any time regarding any issue to do with
the school please feel free to mention it to Julie Hoskin (Principal)
or Jarod Ryan (Assistant Principal).
DONBURN BADMINTON
Thursday Mornings from 9:15am - 11am (a change of day and now for Dads and Mums) Come and join us at social
badminton. Bring your friends. Get to know members of Donburn community. Great exercise, even better coffee. Call
or text Allison (Raf and Asher’s mum) 0400 984 288. Even if you’ve never tried, you can cheer us on. Kiddies and bubs
welcome.
CHIMES INDIAN RESTAURANT Located at 170 Belmore Road, Balwyn, Chimes offers you an opportunity to
grasp its sumptuous look and savour their lip smacking delicacies! 10% of your bill will go towards the school and you
will receive a 10% discount! ) Ph 9857 5858 for a reservation.
SLAMIN TENNIS & FITNESS (800 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster) 2016 Victorian ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Coach of the
Year Vicky Lee – hosting lessons and competitions for children from 3 years of age, as well as advanced squad
training, private lessons, and lessons for Mums and Dads. No experience necessary. Simply mention Donburn Primary
when booking for a special bonus! Vicky Lee (m) 0403 129 648 or www.slamin.com.au
PRESSED FOR TIME IRONING – Free pickup and delivery $15.00 per hour. Returned back under plastic wraps.
Call Melanie on 0412 812 271.
MENDING AND ALTERATIONS – Zips, hems, lengthening, shortening, taking-in or letting-out. Grandmother and
grandfather of Emmi (Year 4) and Dean (Foundation A), with over 50 years experience as a tailor and a dressmaker.
Call Andrea on 9842 7860, East Doncaster.
HAIRDRESSER - please call Kathy on 0468 457 358 for an appointment.
SUKI KIDS Designer Wear - Designs by a Donburn mum. Ethically made. Girls sizes 7 - 14. Purchase online
www.sukikids.com.au. Free postage for orders $50+.
CONTINENTAL MITCHAM - Stanley Chen (Parent) Director 582 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham