Dear Parents, This week has been very exciting for our children in Grades 3 & 4 . They are beginning to receive their new Tablet Laptops. Already we are seeing how competent they are in using their new devices and how very keen they are to show us all what they have learnt. The take-up of the 1:1 Tablet program this year has been unbelievable with over 95% of children in LC3 involved in this program. Thank you to everyone for their patience in waiting for them to be delivered. Children will receive the Tablets once the first instalment has been paid. SCHOOL COUNCIL Your School Council for 2014 is: President Mr Daud Ally Vice President Mrs Nicole Gillies Treasurer Mrs Sue Robyns Ass. Treasurer Ms Amanda Prosser Secretary Mrs Petra Tonkin Minute Sec. Mr Ben Eilenberg Executive Officer Mr Tony Bryant Council Members include: Mr Ian Hallett, Mrs Julie Liagourdis, Mrs Julie McCrimmon, Mr Ansu Francis, Ms Sue Birkbeck, Mrs Loretta Sutherland, Mr Leigh Clement. CAMP Grade 6 children left for their Camp last Monday. Already we are hearing what a wonderful time they are having. Later this Term the Grade 4 children will also be attending their Camp. PARENT CONTRIBUTION 2014 Thank you to all those families who have paid or have made arrangements to pay the 2014 Parent Contribution. By paying these contributions you will enable us to support our children’s learning by supplying the necessary resources they need. Our school’s Parent Contributions are very low compared with other schools such as secondary schools, local primary schools, government and non-government schools. We know of some schools who charge up to four times the amount we ask for. It is very important that you make arrangements to pay this if you haven’t already done so. MICROSOFT WORLD FORUM Next week Ms Prosser and myself have been invited to the Microsoft World Forum in Barcelona to present to world educators about our school. Microsoft has recognised that our school is one of the most innovative schools in the world and would like schools from different countries to learn from our experiences. This is great recognition of our school and something our school community should be very proud of. We are also taking the opportunity to visit a number of schools in Spain to see what they are doing. I am sure we will have some great ideas to bring back to school on our return. Hope everyone has a wonderful week. Regards

Tony

26th February 2014 Vol 22 No 02

FEBRUARY 24-28 Grade 6 camp 26th Foundation students don’t attend 28th Clean Up Schools Day MARCH 3rd Foundation students attend 6th Interschool Sport—Round 4 10th LABOUR DAY—NO SCHOOL 13th Interschool Sport—Round 5 14th Division Swimming 12-14 Grade 4 Camp 20th Interschool Sport— Finals 28th Earth Hour Divisional Swimming APRIL 2nd House Cross Country 4th LAST DAY TERM 1—school Finishes at 2:30pm 22nd First Day Term 2

Protecting Our School

If anyone notices any unusual

activity at the school outside

school hours, please call the

Springvale Police on 8558-8600

From the Principal’s desk Students of the Week Birthdays Newsletter/Bulletin now by email/website From the A.P’s desk Community News Hats Term 1 Reminders Foundation Students full time from 3/3 Parent’s Association AGM EMA School Banking Started World’s Greatest Shave School Car park safety Using the school crossing Parents Association newsletter Mathlete of the Week Sponsors/Advertisers

THINGS DUE BACK

Gr 4 2014 Camp notices Interschool Sport permission forms &

money Instrumental Music—Instalment

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded ‘Student Of The Week’ certificates

PS Harper Trezise 34S Jiaking Tu

PI Caleb Myers 34I

PL Aaya El-Janoudi 34L

PV Cayden Chhit 34V Aaliya Ally

12E Declan Bergsma 34E Sudhantha

12R Veronica Micallef 34R Jessica Van Der Ross

12T Luka Katalina 56T Andrew Nguyen

12O Kathryn Tran 56O Elizabeth Bobby

12N Dwayne Whiting 56N Joshua Rebrovic

12S Valerija Katalina 56P Kareem Khayat

56S Bavanthi Wijesinghe

PS Imogen O’Connor 34S Sathwiki Vallabhapurapu

PI Grace Moore 34I Blair Hepburn

PL Atlanza Baig 34L Liam O’Rouke

PV Dakota Corrigan 34V Aarav Purandare

12E Amelia Ward 34E Chloe Dimitrakopoulos

12R Tianah Liagourdis 34R Iris Migadaki

12T Shanzay Sehar 56T Tai Collins

12O David Basalo 56O Luke Klasnic

12N Zanita Uduman 56N Petro Katranis

12S Aiden Cavallaro 56P Senel Jasin Pathiranage

56S Nyamar Tuach

BIRTHDAYS

Ayana Conway Hamza Baig Zach Tonkin Ryan Dang

Raphael Delisavvas Ben Wellman Max Milnes Chloe Delahunty

James Dimitrakopoulos David Keov Khalid Ahmed Rhianna Ngov

Brandon Steenkamp Bradley Steenkamp Rayan Thalib Emilia Walmaggia

Wednesday 26th February 2014

NEWSLETTER & BULLETINS

As mentioned in the last Newsletter, in support of our many Environmental

activities

all future newsletters and bulletins will be available electronically

via email, our tiqbiz* app and on the school website.

There will be limited printed copies available in the office foyer.

If you did not receive the last Newsletter via email please contact the school

office to verify that we have your correct email.

Contact details are 9795-5033 ext 1

or via the schools email address:

silverton.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Wednesday 26th February 2014

SILVERTON SCHOOL OATH I will have pride in

Silverton Primary School and obey the School Rules

I will be a good citizen and respect others

I promise to respect and care for the environment

I will try to be the best person I can I will aim for excellence

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Successful learners take an

interest in ‘What’ they are do-

ing and ‘How’ they are

doing it. Adopting some or all

of the following behaviours can

help maintain and

improve:-

Getting along with others,

Working together and

Increasing rates of

Achievement

VALUABLE LEARNING HABITS

As HELPFUL BEHAVIOURS

Pride Risk Taker

Communicator

Open Minded

Caring

Well Balanced

Inquirer

Thinker

Reflective

Knowledgeable

NEVER GIVE UP

ENCOURAGE OTHERS

DO YOUR BEST

Who Can Help Me At School?

My Teacher The Teachers in my Learning Cen-tre My Specialist Teachers Mrs Sutherland-Assistant Principal My Student Mentoring Leader Other School Staff My School Student Representative My Peer Mediators Building Resilience is Learning

To Be Smart & Strong

“Every child deserves a champion

- an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection

and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.”

Rita Pierson EDUCATOR

SILVERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Student Wellbeing - Loretta Sutherland

We are so proud of the way the students have settled into their schooling this year. Well done children

and

Well done families! It takes a united effort to get children to school on time each day, ready to learn.

‘Well-Child’ CARE: A Check-Up for Success

What can you do to help your child’s development and learning? Taking your child to the GP / Doctor for an allergic reaction, an ear infection, or laboured breathing is only one type of visit. A Paediatrician is a doctor who specialises in dealing with children. Some parents may visit a Paediatrician for routine scheduled vaccinations or to see how much their child has grown in the past few months – this can be especially true when our children are newborns or infants. Even in the Primary years and beyond however, a paediatrician may just be the right specialist to provide that missing piece of the puzzle. Maybe there’s energy or sleep problems

If we stop to think about it, raising children is a rewarding gift but also, a full-time demanding responsibility. So taking the opportunity to check-in with a specialist doctor can offer the chance to raise questions and concerns about your child’s development, behaviour, and general well-being — questions that are difficult to discuss during sick visits. For instance, paediatricians are used to discussing common concerns with parents such as eating, sleeping, toilet training, social behaviours, as well as attention and learning problems. Having regular ‘well-child’ visits with your child’s doctor and raising the concerns that matter most to you are key ingredients in helping the doctor know you and your child, and in forming a reliable and trustworthy relationship. Common themes between parents and specialist children’s doctors emerge:

Paediatricians and parents share the goal of healthy children.

Paediatricians want the well-child visit to best serve the needs of children and their families.

Paediatricians are experts in child health, but parents are experts on their child.

A team approach can best develop optimum physical, emotional & developmental child health

Any question that reflects your concern about your child’s development, behaviour, sleep, eating or relations with other members of the family is appropriate. Talk to others who care for your child — the other parent, a grandparent, child caregiver, teacher — and ask for their input. They may notice something different to offer a new perspective.

“Asking what you can do to help your child’s development and learning is probably the best question.”

Doctors and Specialist Doctors say that Parents shouldn’t hesitate or feel embarrassed to share information that further opens the doors of communication. As your child’s most important advocate, you have valuable information that will help your doctor better understand your child and your family. A lot of parents may not realize that they can ask about any and everything related to the care of their child — medical or not. Paediatricians also address safety in the home and at the playground, optimal nutrition, toilet training, and environmental concerns.

Talking about what you see as either a special trait or a concern about your child, is recommended. This helps your paediatrician get to know you and your child on a more personal level. We can all use positive feedback and paediatricians also like to know how much you appreciate their care. This helps build a stronger bond with your family. Other ideas include researching Web sites, pamphlets, and books that describe age-specific developmental skills and typical issues your child may be experiencing. Knowing what to expect can help the new feel more familiar (and less scary); but be wary of applying everything to your own child, comparing them to others too readily or coming up with your own diagnosis. Discuss the benefits for your child in sharing this information with your child’s school. In the school setting, teachers will appreciate any extra insight you are able to provide that may assist the general wellbeing and development of children in their social, emotional and academic learning. All reports are treated confidentially. Take some time to meet with the Assistant Principal who will filter the information sensitively through the correct channels. Good, open communication is the key to building a trusting partnership.

Thank you for taking the time to read these messages

~Loretta

SILVERTON

TIT BITS

NEED A LIBRARY BAG?

Royal Children's Hospital Tote bags for $2.50, can be ordered through the Uniform shop or the Office. We are awaiting a shipment and you can pre-order now and they will be delivered to your child when

they arrive. These are great not only for Library bags also very handy multi purpose bags.

CARTRIDGE RECYCLING

If you have a printer, fax or photocopier at home that has

cartridges or other consumables that you need to dispose of we

now have a box in the office for you to put them in.

MOBILE PHONE RECYCLING

Help SIDS and Kids Victoria by recycling your old mobile phones.

There is a drop box in the office foyer for you to put them in.

This will also help the environment!

UNIFORM SHOP

Opening Times

Mondays from 8:30—9:30 am and

Wednesdays from 2:45—3:30 pm

HOUSE POINTS

Melaleuca (Blue) - 4 points Banksia (Green) - 8 points Grevillea (Red) - 4 points Acacia (Yellow) - 4 points

COMMUNITY NEWS

Details of these items are displayed on noticeboard near Media Centre

YARD AWARDS

Harper—Caring—FS Kayla G—Caring—12E Caitlin—Caring—12N

ROCKIN’ THE RESERVE Sat March 29 Mulgrave Reserve, Wheelers Hill Wineries—Boutique Breweries—Local Food Stalls SPECIAL GUESTS James Reyne, Kate Cebrano, Chantoozies, Russell Robertson, Phil Cebrano. Limited Tickets. www.rockinthereserve.com AUSKICK—WAVERLEY PARK HAWKS Home of the Hawthorn Football Club. 2013 “Auskick Centre of the Year”. Boys & Girls from Kinder to Grade 6. Waverley Park Football Ground, Stadium Circuit Mulgrave. Saturdays 8-9:30am. Register atwww.aflauskick.com.au. HOST AN OVERSEAS STUDENT Student Exchange is looking for host families across Austral-ia to welcome overseas students into their home. Call 1300 135 331. www.studentexchange.org.au STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE StudentCover insurance is available online for $29 per year. To apply online go to www.studentcover.com.au and click APPLY NOW SPRINGVALE NORTH TENNIS CLUB Open Day Sunday 23rd February from 1:00—4:00pm. Warn-er Reserve, Cnr Furnew & Wood Streets, Springvale 3171 (Mel 80 B7). Contact Stephen 0419 311 291 SPRINGVALE CITY SOCCER CLUB Fun & exciting training sessions held on Tuesday & Thurs-day from 6:00—7:30pm for children aged between 6—12 years. Contact Fred on 0422 166 437

HATS

Now that it is

Term 1

all students MUST wear

hats at school during

recess and lunchtime

Wednesday 26th February 2014

REMINDERS

Foundation Students attend full

from next week

(i.e. Monday to Friday)

Next Monday is Labour Day

(No school for students or staff)

Next Tour date for 2015 enrolments

is Wednesday 19th March at 9:30am

(please call school to book)

SCHOOL BANKING

School Banking has now commenced for this year

Have your child bring in their bank book each

Wednesday and it should be returned to them

on Friday

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE

EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance Application)

applications close this coming Friday 28th February

If you have NOT already applied please bring in your

current Health care card / pension card and complete the form so that you don’t miss out

THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN # 2

Unless you are picking up or dropping off your child at

OSHCare, please DO NOT drive into the staff car park

as it Safety issue for our children and staff.

If you are coming in or leaving OSHCare

please do so slowly!

EARLY BIRD READING PROGRAM

Reminder that this program is up and running again this year

Located in LC4 from 8:40am

from Tuesday-Friday each week

PARENTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Silverton Parents Associations Annual General Meeting for 2014 will be held: Monday 3rd March at 9:30am (sharp)

Sign in at the front Office

Following the AGM the first meeting for 2014 will be held.

Being a member is on a voluntary basis & provides a great opportunity to meet other parents. We support

the children by supporting their curricular activities and raising extra money to help fund constant

improvements around the school.

Nomination forms are available at the Office

WORLDS GREATEST SHAVE

One of our Parents, Tiffany Duncan, mother of Jade

in 12O, is participating in this Event to raise money

for the Leukaemia Foundation.

If you would like to sponsor her please go to the

website, worldsgreatestshave.com and follow the

instructions.

Wednesday 26th February 2014

THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN #1

We ask that you please use

the school crossing each

morning & afternoon when

bringing your children to

school

DO NOT cross directly across

the road as this is very unsafe

& also teaching your children

the wrong thing to do

Wednesday 26th February 2014

Wednesday 26th February 2014

Mathlete of the Week

Milan

Haputhanthri

10 February 2014—