Welcome to Issue #2

—21 February 19

In the fortnight ahead…

Fri 22 Feb—Gr 1 In School

Activity

Fri 22 Feb—NO Gr 5/6

Interschool Sport

25-28 Feb—Pastoral Care

Interviews

Mon 25 Feb—Friends of

Brighton meeting

Mon 25 Feb—Gr 4-6

Swimming Carnival

Fri 1 Mar—Gr 5/6 Inter-

school Sport

4-8 Mar—Hearing Awareness

Week

Tue 5 Mar—Gr 4 Camp

Information Evening

Thurs 7 Mar—District

Swimming

Fri 9 Mar—Gr 5/6 Inter-

school Sport

Grade 5 Camp to Canberra Flying to Canberra happens pretty quickly. We left just after 9.00am on Monday and arrived just before 10:00 which gave us the whole day!

We began at Parliament House with a tour followed by a role play debating a Bill for legislation and a visit from our sitting member, Tim Wilson. The students loved it and asked lots of questions. The next stop was the Mint, which is extremely popular. You need to look out for the $2:00 coin celebrating 50 years of Mr Squiggle.

Then off to our accommodation, the Alicia Tourist Park. Despite the rain and a power blackout the kids were very excited to get into their cabins. After tea we made it up the Telstra Tower this year for spectacular 360 views of Canberra. We could recognise all the landmarks we had visited during the day.

Considering most of us had been up since 5:00am we were all ready for bed when we got back to the park.

Tuesday was even busier! First Government House, then to the National Arboritum and one of the best Adventure Playgrounds. Next we visited the National Portrait Gallery and then went on to Old Parliament House and the Australian Electoral Commission to learn about Australian democracy and proportional representation. Our days outing finished at the AIS. We saw swimmers, gymnasts and volleyball players.

On Wednesday our kids set off to Questacon and the Australian War Museum. In the evening we had the best pizza in Canberra I am told, at Debacle. And on Thursday it is the National Museum of Australia and back on the plane to Melbourne.

Our kids can talk to you about our Parliamentary system, preferential voting and eligibility to vote, about Federation and the history of Australian democracy, the role of the Governor General and how a portrait can tell a story, not to mention everything they learned at Questacon. All of it was learned in engaging, dynamic and authentic settings.

Everyone who went to Canberra certainly needs a rest on Friday.

Brighton Primary will be celebrating Carnevale and Chinese

New Year on Tuesday 26th February.

Students are invited to come dressed to celebrate these

special days:

PREP - GRADE 4 students may dress up as any character

they like such as cartoon character, Pinocchio, famous sing-

er, artist, movie star, fairy tale character superhero (be crea-

tive).

All student to wear Carnevale masks provided.

Grade 5-6 students may dress up in RED (traditional colour of

good luck and fortune. OR the lucky colours of 2019 (red,

golden, pink, blue and green)

About these celebrations:

In Italy, Carnevale is the last celebration before Lent which be-

gins on Ash Wednesday which lands on March 6th this year and

marks the beginning of Lent being 40 days before Easter.

This a time when many Catholics deprive themselves of some-

thing they enjoy. The thought is to party until you drop and

spend the period of Lent recovering.

It is also associated with spring festivals and new beginnings.

Masks are worn to disguise oneself and become someone dif-

ferent for a day.

PREP-4 Students will be attending the in school activity present-

ed by Make a scene (Commedia dell,arte): ‘Pinocchio’ To be

held in the Performing Arts Centre

CHINESE NEW YEAR (Year of the Pig). This year Chinese New

Year falls on February 5th and usually lasts for 15 days. GRADE 5-

6 will be attending a Chinese cultural performance 'Lion Dance'

to be held in the gym.

Thank you, Nunzia & Diona

Students will celebrate Carnevale and Chinese New Year

on Tuesday 26th February!

Ask Anny...

School banking

resumed on

Wednesday 13 February

Uniform Shop Change of Hours

Please note the Uniform Shop is now offering a morning option:

Opening hours are:

Monday 8.30am – 10.30am

Tuesday & Wednesday 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Any orders, including online QKR orders, will be filled on these days. Questions? Please email: uniformshop@brighton.vic.edu.au

Detox Your Home

This is a free service by Sustainability Victoria for households to dispose of toxic, unwanted household

chemicals. The next collection day is in Braeside on Saturday 16 March. Registration is required.

https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/You-and-your-home/Waste-and-recycling/Detox-your-home/Five-steps-to-Detox-your-home

The following household chemicals are accepted. For a full list check the website.

acids and alkalis

aerosol cans

Cleaners

Detergents

Disinfectants

floor-care products and waxes

nail polish and remover

paint stripper, thinner, turps

pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

rat poison

wood preservatives and finishes (oils and varnishes)

fertiliser

herbicides and weed killers

insect spray/pesticides

lawn mower fuel

pool chemicals

anti-freeze

car wax

Products you find around the home labelled with the following symbols will also be accepted.

Our Chinese students had a fun time with Wildlife In Action last

week getting up close and personal with many Australian animals.

PYP Learner Profile Awards

Assembly Performer Aaron F. 3D

Reducing the Spread of Infectious Conditions at School

Brighton Primary School has a responsibility to ensure we help to manage infectious diseases in a

safe manner according to the Department of Education guidelines. Our Infectious Diseases Policy

is available for all parents to read on the school website and I ask you all to make sure you are

familiar with your role as parents, and the schools role, in ensuring your children are at minimal

risk. If your child is sick, they need to stay home until they are well. This allows them time to

recover and reduces spread to others. We want to maintain a healthy school environment.

Please be aware that primary responsibility for the prevention and control of infectious diseases lies with individuals,

families and public health authorities. Schools are not expected to provide expert advice or treat students, which is the

role of the medical practitioners and health authorities as appropriate.

If your child is diagnosed with a vaccine preventable infectious condition the parent is to notify the school nurse as soon as

the diagnosis is made. A medical certificate must be forwarded to the school stating the diagnosis, exclusion period

required from school and must be clearly dated and signed by the GP.

The school will then ensure persons in the school community who may be at risk of infection are notified (whilst

maintaining confidentiality regarding personal details).

If you need further information regarding what is required when your child is unwell please visit the following website:

https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion/exclusion-periods-role-of-schools-and-child-care-services

Please remember that by practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette this minimises the risk of infection to

others.

Contact me if you have

any concerns.

Thank you

Nurse Cecile

You’re invited! BPS Annual Luncheon:

Dear Parents & Friends of Brighton Primary School,

Tickets are now on sale for the BPS Annual Luncheon, ‘One Planet, Many Journeys’,

with Australia’s Queen of Travel, Catriona Rowntree from Channel 9’s “Getaway”.

Date: Friday 15th March, from 12-2.30pm.

Venue: Royal Brighton Yacht Club, 253 Esplanade, Middle Brighton.

An after-party will follow on the RBYC balcony, with cash bar, juke box and food platters.

Tickets: Early-bird ticket special: $65 until 28 February; $70 from 1 March, via Qkr!

Tickets include: substantial canapés, 2 drinks & entertainment.

Amazing raffle prizes to be won! Buy your raffle tickets, $10 each, via Qkr!

Men & women, parents & friends welcome.

Dress: Smart casual/Resort/Nautical/Whatever you feel comfortable in!

Come along, bring a friend, or just buy a raffle ticket – you don’t have to be at the event to win a prize.

Brought to you by Friends of Brighton (FOB).

Meet Our OSHC Team

The Educators managing our Outside School Hours Care programs at schools are passionate and

make sure they always provide a wide range of activities that engage all children each and every day.

They thoroughly enjoy what they do and take their roles very seriously. Educators at Camp Australia

are experienced and qualified with expertise in working with children in OSHC. As part of their role as

an Educator with Camp Australia, they have completed compulsory training in Active Supervision

(VSHAPE), Child Protection and Camp Australia policies and procedures to ensure the service is safe

and engaging for all children in their care.

Throughout the duration of our OSHC program, Educators can be seen actively engaging with the chil-

dren who attend OSHC. If you haven’t met the Educators at your school, please feel free to pop in and

visit our Outside of School Hours Care program.

Register and Book Now

To register and book your child in our program, visit www.campaustralia.com.au and use the school

finder on our homepage to search for your school. To secure your child’s spot, we always recommend

making your bookings in advance.

We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!

From the Team at Camp Australia

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