Gisborne Primary School CHALK TALK...2017/09/14  · Gisborne Primary School Issue 29 14th September 2017 CHALK TALK Diary Dates Fri 15th Sept Student Disco P-2 5pm to 5:45pm 3-6 6pm

Gisborne Primary School

14th September 2017 Issue 29

CHALK TALK Diary Dates

Fri 15th Sept Student Disco P-2 5pm to 5:45pm 3-6 6pm to 7pm

Mon 18th Sept

Childhood Cancer Support Week Commences

Book Fair Concludes

PFA Meeting

Tue 19th Sept Parent/Teacher Interviews

Fri 22nd Sep

NO CANTEEN TODAY

Footy Dress Up day

Last Day Term 3 —Early dismissal 2:30pm

Mon 9th Oct Term 4 Commences

Fri 27th Oct

World Teacher’s Day

First Pre-Prep Transition Session

Mon 6th Nov Curriculum Day—Student Free Day

Tues 7th Nov Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Wed 8th Nov Gr5 Western Water Incursion

Fri 17th Nov Pre—Prep Transition Session

Wed 29th Nov Grade 6s depart for Camp

Fri 1st Dec

Grade 6s return from Camp

Pre-Prep Transition Session

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear families,

Farewell Jane Next Wednesday, 20th September will be Jane Davies’ last day in the canteen. Jane has been working in the canteen as the manager over the past 5 years and we appreciate her efficiency in preparing lunches and her care for the students at Gisborne PS. Jane has capably done all the ordering and supervision of volunteers, with the assistance of our regular volunteer, Cheryl. Jane’s son Bradley is in Yr 6 so this will also be Jane’s last year as a parent at Gisborne PS. We wish Jane all the best in her new work directions.

Out of Hours School Care To address this high need area we will be accepting ‘Expressions of Interest’ proposals from providers until next Tuesday, 19th September at 4pm. We have had interest from two providers and will relay further information early next term as we work through this process, being mindful that parents will need to make arrangements for next year.

Music Recital and School Concert. Last Friday night around 100 families were in the audience at the GSC Barcham Theatre to enjoy the annual evening of instrumental music, singing and dance. Students in the school choir, dance group and those learning flute, piano and keyboard provided an entertaining hour of music. The students had the opportunity to rehearse in the afternoon in front of the students. Thank you to Kate Kuyateh for organising the evening and leading the choir and marimba ensemble, Bec Underwood for leading the dance group and all the instrumental music teachers for preparing the students to perform. We will be holding our end-of-year school concert on Wednesday, 20th December in the gym. Given the limited space and the potential heat, there will be two short 45 minute sessions showcasing the choir, marimba ensemble and year level items. 9am – Yrs F-3; 10am Yrs 4-6.

Yoga and Guitar Next term a five week yoga program is being offered in the BER during a lunch time. Please return the flyer and contact Kerri if you have any questions. There are still several places available in the class. Kerri is a qualified yoga instructor and Justine Elliott has kindly offered to supervise the classes. A guitar program is also starting on Thursday evenings. Please contact the office for details.

Raising Concerns. Last week the ‘Raising Concerns’ flyer was attached to the newsletter and today you will find our BullyStopper protocols. We will be discussing these with new families from next term and would like some feedback from parents/carers about how effectively these clarify how to raise a concern with their child’s teacher or to let the school know if their child is experiencing bullying. If you have any feedback, please email me with your comments.

Have a great weekend.

Julie Soutter

Student Disco Tomorrow Night!

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Dear families, Last week we celebrated Literacy and Numeracy Week. Along with the usual Literacy and Numeracy program, each class had an extra focus on these areas, looking at authors and different text types, and engaging in a variety of numeracy activities including measuring and tasks linked to real life scenarios. Thank you to Melanie Hunter and Bree Scott for their organisation. The whole school graph for the students’ favourite authors looks great. The graph is in the office area; please have a look if you have time. Last week we shared the Concerns and Complaints Procedure. This week we have the Bullying Protocol Procedure to share with the community. The purpose of this document is to advise what steps to follow if you feel your child is being bullied. Please find the Bullying Protocol Procedure document attached to the newsletter. As part of our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Approach, our first step was to develop school values, which were announced in our newsletter last week. The next step is to create a Behaviour Matrix for expected behaviours across the school. Staff have worked on a matrix for attending assembly. Please find this attached to the newsletter. The Prep 2018 Transition Program will commence early Term 4. The dates are: October 27th, November 17th, December 1st and State Wide Transition Day on December 12th. Further information will be provided in the coming weeks.

There are many families who are affected by cancer every day and as a school we would like to support this cause and these families. If you would like any further information, support materials or to personally donate, please follow the link. http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/about-us/childhood-cancer-awareness-month Some facts:

Felicity Purcell has commenced her family leave and 2C will be in the experienced hands of Jo Goodwin on Fridays in Term 4.

We wish Felicity the best and Jo is looking forward to working with Carla Dodd and the students of 2C.

Regards, Lisa Maxwell

This month is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To support this cause, the students will be given the opportunity to wear yellow or gold accessories to school next week in exchange for a gold coin donation. Accessories can be: hair ribbons/bows, a headband, scarf, yellow socks, or even arm bands. Please note uniform still needs to be worn and we ask for no hairspray please.

Footy Day: On Friday 22nd September, the last day of Term 3, students are invited to dress in their footy gear (or favourite

sports gear) to celebrate the end of the football season and the upcoming AFL Grand Final. Please note that this year there

will not be a pie/hotdog day as the canteen will be closed.

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PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Parent/Teacher Interviews are being held next Tuesday 19th September. In previous years, when interviews have gone over their 10 minute time allocation, the entire schedule for parents gets disrupted. This year, in an attempt to avoid this occurring, teachers will be setting a timer at the beginning of each interview. When the timer rings at the end of the 10 minute interview, if you require further discussions, please conclude the interview and email the teacher to arrange another time. We thank you in advance for your cooperation & understanding. Interview bookings can be made on the Sentral Parent Portal until 12pm on Tuesday 19th September. Please do not book consecutive appointments, leave at least a 10 minute gap between interviews if you are seeing more than one teacher. If you are new to the school, you should have received a letter with details on how to register for the Sentral Parent Portal. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any problems with the registration process.

PAYMENTS & FORMS DUE

AMOUNT DATE DUE

Prep Gelati Day Permission &

Payment of $2.00 OVERDUE

2018 Prep Families Enrolment Questionnaire Thursday 21st September

Grade 6 Camp Permission &

Deposit of $75 Friday 22nd September

Subject Contributions & Class Materials (Fees)

$210.00 per student 2017

PARENT PORTAL ONLINE PERMISSION Permission for most school activities can be granted via the Sentral Parent Portal, and payments can be made via Qkr!, Bpay, or CSEF. Permission for each activity need only be given once; should you complete permission online (this is our preference), there is no need to return the hard copy form. Hard copy notes will continue to be provided this term until parents get used to completing the online permission. In Term 4, permissions will be online only. ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS The Sentral Parent Portal ‘Messages’ tab can be used to notify the school of student absences (this is now our preferred method). Families are able to explain a prior absence or advise of an upcoming absence. You can even advise of a late arrival, early departure, or a timed absence during the day. Simply select the date/s of the absence and advise us of times and the reason in the comments section. Once your notification has been sent, the absence will be processed by the school, usually within 48 hours.

Sentral Parent Portal link: https://sentral.gisborneps.vic.edu.au/portal2/#!/login Please do not hesitate to contact the school office should you have any queries.

In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,

students are invited to wear yellow or gold accessories to school next week in exchange for a gold coin donation.

Accessories can be: hair ribbons/bows, a headband, scarf, yellow socks, or even arm bands.

School uniform still needs to be worn and no hairspray please. Bring your donation Monday and wear your accessories all week!

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Premiers' Reading Challenge

Afternoon Tea

At 2:30pm on Wednesday 20th September, the PFA will be holding an afternoon tea for all students

who have completed the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. The afternoon tea will be held in the gym to

celebrate great reading!

A form has been sent home for parents to advise of any special dietary requirements. Please ensure

this is returned by tomorrow, Monday 18th September.

(If you haven’t received your form, please contact the school office).

If you would like to volunteer to help by cooking or bringing in some food for this event please contact

Sandra Bullen at [email protected] by Monday 18th September.

GPS SHOPPING TOUR!!

Saturday 18th November

$60pp including bus & pub meal

Save up to 70% off retail prices on fashion,

cosmetics, homewares, kids clothing, toys

and lots more!

To Book call Katie:

0419 805 141

The PFA Student Disco will be held TOMORROW

FRIDAY 15th September

in the school gym

$2.00 per student

The disco will be divided into two sessions:

Grade Prep to Grade 2 from 5:00pm – 5:45pm

Grade 3 to Grade 6 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

We would love parents to stay and help, especially for the Prep – Grade 2 session. (Water will be provided,

however, snacks will not be provided this year). If you are able to help out with setting up straight after

school, please contact the PFA on [email protected]

Please note:

No pass outs will be allowed.

Students may be picked up earlier if required.

ALL students MUST be picked up at the door.

No students will be allowed to leave the school unless accompanied by an adult.

Students are NOT permitted to bring mobile phones to this event

CRAZY CAMEL ART FUNDRAISER

COMING IIN TERM 4!

Forms will be sent home early next term to

enable families to order their child/ren’s

artwork on a variety of products including

calendars, notebooks, diaries, phone

covers, greeting cards and more!

Stay tuned!

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GRADE ONE AND TWO EXCURSION TO THE MELBOURNE MUSEUM On Thursday the 31st of August, the Grade 1’s and 2’s went to the Melbourne Museum. We ate snack from a long trip on the bus. Finally we went inside. We went to a rainforest. We saw awesome things and scary things. We went upstairs next and went to see Phar Lap. It was AWESOME! My favourite thing was the DNA. It was fun! – Ben 2A At the Melbourne Story Exhibition, we saw Pharlap and I saw a carriage for the people in the olden days. Jarrod 2B On Thursday the 31st of August, Grade 1’s and 2’s went to the Melbourne Museum. When we got there we are our snack because everyone was hungry. Then we went inside. We went into the rainforest. Then we went to see the animals. Next we went to see the bugs. There were lots of different kinds of bugs. My favourite thing was seeing the giant squid. It was fun! Ava 2A At the First People Exhibition we heard the aboriginal people talk about their life and we heard a good song. Ebony 2B At the Dinosaur Walk we got to see skeletons of real dinosaurs. They were very old. Stella 2B

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Our Book Fair continues until Monday 18th September, raising funds to purchase new

books for the school library.

The library is open for parents to purchase books before school from 8:30am-9:00am

and after school from 3:30pm to 4:15pm until Monday 18th September.

Students have also been given the opportunity to peruse the selection of books

available and compile a ’wish list’ to take home. Parents can complete their credit

card details on the ‘wish list’ and return them to school or payments can be made in

cash or via EFTPOS.

We look forward to seeing you there!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Congratulations to Oliver B of 4A who has been selected in the 'Vic Country Futsal Team' to represent our state at the National School Futsal Championships in Brisbane over the first week of the school holidays. We wish you all the best Oliver and look forward to hearing about your achievements.

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Happy Birthday!! to the following students who celebrate their birthdays this week, 10th September—16th September:

Jaxon B—3B Stella M—2B Cody F—3A Connor M—4C Willow J—PC Arne B—6A Tyce S—PA Phoenix M—PC Winter M—2C

LOST PROPERTY Once again we find ourselves inundated with lost property. We have items ranging from unnamed jumpers to stuffed toys. PLEASE come to the office and check our lost property tubs if you are missing something. All unnamed and unclaimed items will be sent to the Op Shop or given away at the end of term.

Canteen News

Please be advised that the canteen will be CLOSED for lunch orders and over the counter sales on the last day of term, Friday 22nd September.

Unfortunately, cheese & bacon rolls are no longer available and have been removed from the menu. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Should you have any problems with your Qkr! account, please see the school office, click on the following FAQ guide

https://qkr.mastercard.com/au/faq/ or contact the help desk for password problems on 1800 689 562

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Special Message from the Canteen Manager

As many of you will now know, I am retiring from the Canteen Manager position at the end of term.

I would like to extend a very special thank you to Cheryl Van Dort for all her help and support in the canteen over the past 4 years, I have enjoyed working with you Cheryl.

I would also like to sincerely thank all the volunteers who have helped out in the canteen over the last 5 years, I appreciate all your efforts and support.

Thank you to Kate, Jenny and Ilsa in the office, and to the teachers for their help and support (many I have worked with and known since my eldest son started here in 2001!)

Thank you to Richard from Baker’s Delight Gisborne for his generous support of our school canteen.

I have enjoyed my time in the Gisborne Primary canteen and will miss everyone. I wish the new Manager all the best.

Regards, Jane Davies

Canteen Roster

FRIDAY

15th SEPT

FRIDAY 22nd SEPT—Last Day of

Term 3

9AM - 11:30AM Jayne Giuffre

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9AM - 11:30AM HELP

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9AM—10:00AM

HELP NEEDED

12:30PM - 2:30PM

Trish Sullivan

12:30PM - 2:30PM

Jayne Giuffre

**Please note: should we not have enough helpers on canteen day, we will be unable to provide over the

counter sales at recess and lunchtime.

FOOTY DRESS

UP DAY

On the last day of term, Friday 22nd September, students are invited to dress in their footy gear (or

favourite sports gear) to celebrate the end of the football season and the upcoming AFL Grand Final.

(Please note that this year there will not be a pie/hot dog day as the canteen will be closed).

Friday 22nd

September

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Congratulations to this week’s winner of the individual prize:

Emily M—1B

Caring

Order Uniform ONLINE through Beleza

Click here

Or visit 42C Aitken Street Gisborne

2017 TERM DATES

Term 3: 17 Jul—22 Sep Term 4: 9 Oct—22 Dec

Gisborne Primary School 35 Fisher Street Gisborne Vic 3437 PH: 03 5428 2022 FX: 03 5428 4280 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gisborneps.vic.edu.au

2017 Curriculum Days

Monday 6th November

Bell Times

8:50am Warning Bell

8:55am Class Bell

10:55 - 11.25am Recess

1:25pm Eat lunch inside

1:40-2:25pm Lunch

3:25pm Dismissal

Congratulations to our ‘Student of the Week’ award winners!

Charlie C—PA Ava H—PC Olivia M—1A Layla H—1C

Stephanie S—2B Thomas I—3B Lucy D—4A Logan C—4B

Sierrah C—4C Chelsea C—5A Kade A—5B Charli S—5C

Aidan C—6A Ethan DS—6C

CARING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

HELPFULNESS COOPERATION

Evie B—4C Hugo O—5B Lily W—4B

Taylor W—4C Sierrah C—4C

Penelope R—4C

William L—1B Shane C—6B

Thomas C—6B Darcy F—6B Kyle M—6B

Alonzo R—6B Daniel S - 6B

Kayley H—1B Emily M—1B

Aaliyah D—2C Alexander Z—2C

Ella D—3A

Ash B—PA Benjamin L—PA

Holly V—3B Claire O—PC

Congratulations to the following students who were observed displaying positive behaviours includ-

ing our school values, over the last week:

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Gisborne Little Athletics - Come and Try Friday

Ninja Warrior style

Come and Try and find out about Gisborne Little Athletics. Friday September 15th from 5-6pm. We will be doing some "Ninja Warrior" obstacle courses and other Aths

events! Ages 5 to 16 at Dixon Field, Gisborne

Regular season starts Friday October 13th and runs Fridays in term 4 and most of term 1 from 5pm till 6:30 p.m.

Registrations are open for click below. https://memberdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?

fuseaction=main&OrgID=1370 Parental assistance required on a rostered basis.

For more information email: [email protected]

COMMUNITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Monday Magic Show @ Riddell Community Centre

One hour of entertainment Monday 25th September star ting

11am at the Riddells Creek Community Centre (next to

Mocha Leaf Cafe).

11am show commences $10 per child

12noon BBQ sausage sizzle and pop tops $2 each

Seniors Committee will be selling Devonshire Tea and

scones, so that families can explore the new refurbishments

and welcome function inquiries.

Payments direct BANK DEPOSIT:

Bendigo Bank - Riddells Creek Lions Club account

BSB 633 000 ACCOUNT NUMBER 1453 41319

Please use your surname as a reference and email

confirmation to

[email protected] / Narelle McGellin

0408558156 for any inquiries or cash bookings