NEWSLETTER

4th

March, 2016

No. 3

DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday 6th

March Bayles Music Festival

Monday 7th March School Photo Day

Monday 14th March Labour Day Public Holiday

Monday 21st March Harmony Day

Tuesday 22nd March School Council AGM and

General Meeting

Thursday 24th March Easter Parade/Raffle

Whole School Fun Run

Last Day of Term One

School finishes at 2.30pm

Monday 11th April First Day of Term Two

Sunday 17th April Yakerboo Parade

Thursday 21st April School Cross Country

Monday 25th April Anzac Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 26th April School Council Meeting

Friday 13th May Curriculum Day

More information on events is available on the School Website

Calendar Click Here (ctrl click)

3730 Ballarto Road, Bayles 3981 Phone: 5997 7261 www.baylesps.vic.edu.au

Dear Parents and Friends School Council Update The process for electing the new school council members concluded on Wednesday last week. I am pleased to announce to the community that the following four people are joining school council as parent representatives: Kirstin Hichisson, Fiona Edwards, Linda Taylor and Kate O’Hara. I congratulate these parents and look forward to working with them, along with our existing school council members, to support me in making this the best school possible for our students.

This year’s school council representatives are:

I thought it might be good to share with the community what our school council does. All school councils operate under government legislation known as the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. Council meetings are led by the President who is always a parent rep. They play very important roles in ensuring effective governance of the school with respect to its financial operations. At every meeting of school council, the treasurer presents financial reports that show the monies we receive and how our money is being spent. Members of the council have an opportunity to question certain items and provide input into future spending decisions. They also approve annual budgets and help in raising funds for the school.

Council members are regularly informed about the broad direction and vision of the school. They are provided with school improvement plans, known as the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) and School Strategic Plan (SSP) and are kept up to date with the progress of these plans. School councillors are also members of sub-committees including Finance, Education, Buildings and Grounds, Parents Club and Marketing. These sub-committees allows parents to be part of the decision making process so that the school has input from the community. School council representatives are also on Principal selection panels along with DET representatives.

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Parent Members DET Members

Kirstin Hichisson Mathew Anderton

Fiona Edwards Alison Smith

Kate O’Hara Jarryd Bruce

Linda Taylor

Andrea Pickering

Amanda Dalton

Stacey Rouse

Heidi Kilpatrick

Principal’s Report (Continued)

This table shows you how the principal and school council differ in their responsibilities:

This is just a snapshot of what the school council does. There are other areas that school council are involved in which can depend on what is happening at the school at the time, such as strategic planning every four years. If you would like to communicate with school council on a topic you think should be investigated, the best thing to do is write a letter and give it to the front office. We will then share this with school council members and reply to you. I thank the school council members for their time and dedication to making this an outstanding school. For more information, go to www.education.vic.gov.au and search for School Councils.

KidsMatter and SuperFlex This year one of our key areas that we are focusing on is student wellbeing. Our goal is to ensure that every student feels safe, happy and healthy at school so that they can learn to their maximum potential. Two strategies that we are implementing are KidsMatter and SuperFlex.

The KidsMatter initiative provides us with a framework for understanding what we can do to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the kids. There will be a team of teachers, parents and students who will lead this initiative in the school.

The SuperFlex program is another initiative for teaching kids how to recognise their thoughts, feelings and emotions and how to respond appropriately. It uses a superhero theme with characters called the “Unthinkables” who try to stop our brain thinking clearly. It is up to SuperFlex (the hero) to overcome these Unthinkables to be flexible and responsive to certain problems. It is an engaging way for kids to regulate their thoughts. Such Unthinkables include One-Sided Sid who only talks about himself and his interests, and D.O.F Destroyer of Fun who becomes overly competitive and ruins games.

These are just a few of the initiatives that are happening around the place. No doubt your kids will talk to you about

some of these programs throughout the year.

Kind Regards

Mr Mat Anderton

Before and After School

Childcare

Westernport Childcare in Koo Wee Rup offer our students before and after

school Childcare which is held at St Johns Primary School. Transport to and from Bayles is provided - students are

dropped off at Bayles PS in the mornings and picked up in the

afternoons by mini-bus.

They have also sent out a survey today to see if any families would be interested in vacation care options over the school

holidays.

If you require more information on this service, please contact Westernport

Childcare directly on 5997 1378.

The principal… The school council…

Leads the teaching and learning program of the school

Determines the timetable, subjects, class sizes and structure.

Implements policies.

Monitors the academic progress of the students.

Manages student wellbeing, including discipline.

Employees teachers and non-teaching staff.

Oversees maintenance of the school.

Contributes to the broad direction for the school.

Develops, reviews and consults with the school community on policies, such as school uniform.

Recommends the appointment of a Principal

Enters into contracts, such as cleaning.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents, students and staff of Bayles Regional Primary School for their kindness and generosity with the upcoming arrival of our first child. Stuart and I have been blown away with your kind words, helpful advice and beautiful gifts. I have been so lucky to work in a school with such amazing people and look forward to catching up with you all on my visits. Not many people can say they love their job, but I honestly do, especially with the relationships I have made here.

I would like to thank Mrs Harris for organising such a lovely morning tea on Tuesday, and all those that were able to make it. It was very much appreciated.

Thank you all once again. Stuart and Courtney Bastin

12.02.16 - Grade 6A - For collaborating so well together in their team building tasks this week. 19.02.16 - Grade 4/5A - For their positive attitude towards our hockey unit.

Foundation 19.02.16 Tim W For always trying his best and helping others. Keep up the great work Timmy!

26.02.16 No Award - Curriculum Day

Grade 1/2A 19.02.16 Alisha K For an excellent effort in Maths and for also supporting her classmates.

26.02.16 No Award - Curriculum Day

Grade 1/2B 19.02.16 Mary Jane E For her wonderfully positive attitude with everything she does.

26.02.16 No Award - Curriculum Day

Grade 3/4A 19.02.16 Summer S For always being helpful, friendly, and doing her best.

26.02.16 No Award - Curriculum Day

Grade 4/5A 19.02.16 Cooper B For extraordinary efforts with his maths project and his outstanding writing on being ‘Principal for the Day.’

26.02.16 No Award - Curriculum Day

Grade 6A 19.02.16 Teneal M For your responsible attitude towards all classwork and being helpful to your teachers at all times. Well done!

26.02.16 No Award - Curriculum Day

Dear Parents,

The Yakkerboo parade this year is on Sunday 17th of April and the parade theme is ‘Living in the 70s.” We would like our float finished by the last week of Term 1. We’re looking for parents who are willing to help. We have banners, kombie van cutouts, and plenty of painting that needs to be done.

If you have a flat bed trailer or flat bed truck that we can use for the parade, please contact Mel Brown or Bree Hynd at the school with the measurements.

We are also looking for donations of old CDs, Records, or large sturdy cardboard boxes or any other 70s items you feel could be useful.

We would like children to be dressed up in 70s themed clothes. This can include afros, flared pants and collars etc. Please be in the lookout for 70s costume items for your child to wear.

Many thanks

Mel Brown and Bree Hynd

Information about school photos from Spargo Photography

To ensure that your photos are returned back as quickly as possible, please follow these quick and easy guidelines:

Please write clearly on your child's envelope (Block letters preferred)

If possible please don't use small change as this can break or fall out of your envelope,

if this is not possible, please tape up the sides or put the money in a freezer bag then inside your envelope.

For online orders, complete an envelope and record the Order Number in the “online

Order#” section on the envelope.

All children must have their own envelope with them when being photographed.

Do not use one envelope for multiple children.

Children without an envelope when having their individual photos taken will not have an

order placed against their name.

For Family/Siblings & Friends Portraits please see your school office for an information

flyer and red family envelope.

Do not place a family envelope inside another envelope or an individual envelope.

We will only photograph family/siblings with a completed family envelope.

PHOTOS CAN NOW BE ORDERED ONLINE !

We now provide you with the flexibility of pre-paying your child's photos online. Simply follow the links below to place your order. Once completed, print out your confirmation invoice and include in your child's envelope (children will still need to bring their envelope on photo day).

To order click on the following links; Individual Photograph Packs

Family Photograph Orders If you have any inquiries, please contact us on (03) 5942 5234

School Photo Day - Monday 7th March Please make sure all students arrive at school on time - it is important that

students are not late as photos are timetabled and any late arrivals will cause disruptions to the schedule.

Please make sure that all students are in correct school uniform.

Any families requiring family photos must have a Family Photo Envelope which is available from the office.

The school office will not be able to change money for photo envelopes - please make sure you have organised the correct change prior to Monday morning.

All matters concerning the school photos eg. payments, re-orders, discrepancies are dealt with between the photographer and parent - not the school - see below for the photographer’s requirements.

BLACKFISH

THIS FORTNIGHT

4

GRAND TOTAL

8 KOOKABURRA

THIS FORTNIGHT

3

GRAND TOTAL

7 SWAMP

THIS FORTNIGHT

1

GRAND TOTAL

6 TI - TREE

THIS FORTNIGHT

2

GRAND TOTAL

9

Alisha K

Hailey C

Mikayla C

Brody F

Chloe D

Jazmin P

Travis B

Making appointments to see the Principal

It is now requested that all parents who wish to see Mr

Anderton make an appointment at the office. This now

means that you will no longer be able to pop in to the

school and ask if he is free to see you immediately.

Please note that no appointments will be made between

9.00am - 10.00am.

Before making an appointment, please determine

whether or not it is something that can be dealt with by

your child’s classroom teacher, as this is always the

preferred approach.

Easter Bonnet Parade

Thursday 24th March 9.15am on the basketball court.

We love seeing all your amazing bonnets at our Easter

Bonnet Parade so get creative!!

Once again we have the Bayles Kindergarten joining us,

and parents are all welcome to come along.

Parents’ Club will be drawing their raffle after the

parade.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FILL THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS:

DATE 10.00am - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 4.30pm

Monday 21st March 2 Volunteers Needed 2 Volunteers Needed

Friday 15th April Shona M & 1 Volunteer Needed 2 Volunteers Needed

Saturday 30th April 9.00am - 12.00pm

2 Volunteers Needed

Monday 16th May Shona M & 1 Volunteer Needed 2 Volunteers Needed

Tuesday 31st May Shona M & 1 Volunteer Needed 2 Volunteers Needed

The funds raised by Op Shop help support many programs at our school - it would be a shame to lose such a generous donation, so please consider helping out for a couple of hours.

Please contact Meagan on 0457 198 949 if you or someone you know can help.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR ALL THE AMAZING ITEMS THAT WERE

DONATED FOR OUR EASTER RAFFLE - WE HAVE A REALLY GOOD VARIETY OF

GOODIES (BUT DON’T WORRY - THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF CHOCOLATE !!!)

RAFFLE TICKETS ARE DUE BACK ON 11TH MARCH - IF YOU REQUIRE MORE

RAFFLE TICKETS, THESE ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE.

Bendigo Bank Student Banking

Just a reminder that student banking occurs every Monday. If you would like to start a bank account with Bendigo Bank for your child, please contact the school

office to obtain an application form.