March Friday 22nd

Grade 3-6 Swimming

Breakfast club

Monday 25th—Wednesday 27th

Grade 3-4 Camp

Thursday 28th

Last Day of Term 1.

2:30pm dismissal

Free Dress Day with Gold Coin

Donation for Good Friday Appeal

Friday 29th

Good Friday

Easter holidays begin

April Monday 15th

First day of Term 2

May School Photo’s will be taken in

May. More information will be

sent home early in Term 2.

CALENDAR:

CHASE

CHATTER 72 Viewgrand Drive, Berwick 3806

PO Box 4084, Narre Warren South 3805

Phone: 9707 7799 Fax: 9707 7700

Email: berwick.chase.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.berwickchaseps.vic.edu.au

Principal’s Report

As Term 1 draws to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on what has happened

this term (it also helps us understand why staff and students are looking a bit tired). Just

some of the events this term have included; 3-6 Swimming, excursion to the Aquarium,

Getting to know you interviews and picnic, Bully Busters incursion, volunteer courses

…. and the list goes on.

Ace-Hi Camp

Next week students from Grades 3 and 4 will be attending camp at Ace-Hi, Cape Shank.

There are many excited students ready for their adventure full of fun activities including

horse riding, archery, flying fox and the giant swing.

I’m sure there will be many tired bodies by the time they return on Wednesday (and I’m

not just talking about the staff!). Luckily there will be only one day of term left, then we

all have two weeks holiday to recover and get ready for another action packed term.

Communication One of the things we pride ourselves on here at Berwick Chase is our open door policy,

where we continually make time for students to come and speak with us about issues that

may be concerning them. It is vitally important that if something is worrying one of our

students, they need to let a staff member know so that we can help them resolve the

problem and put their worries at ease. To develop a child’s resilience, we support them

in resolving the issue themselves, rather than solving it for them.

Our open door policy also applies to parents. In our experience, it is much more

effective to come and speak to us about any questions or concerns you may have, rather

than not saying anything or relying on the perception of others.

School Policies Attached to this newsletter are copies of our Homework Policy and Bike, Scooter and

Skateboard Policy. We have added these so that our community is aware of what our

expectations are for students. The homework policy is in accordance with the

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development guidelines.

Last Day of Term

The last day of term is just around the corner (Thursday, March 28th to be exact).

There will be no extra assembly in the morning, but there will be one in the gym in the

afternoon commencing at 2:15pm. School will finish at 2:30pm.

Holidays

Speaking of holidays, please remember that it is the responsibility of everyone to ensure

that our school is looked after over the holiday period. It’s great to see people using the

school facilities by making use of the basketball courts and playgrounds. We have a

wonderful community resource and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that our

grounds are used appropriately.

We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday.

See you next term

Megan Dell

Thursday 21st March 2013

Social Skills

This week: Teamwork

Next Week: Persistence

Jasmine– TRYathalon superstar!! The Berwick Chase Community would like to congratulate Jasmine from 3/4W on her fantastic efforts last weekend. She competed in the Week-bix Kids TRYathalon at St Kilda where she swam 70m, rode 3km and ran 500m against other competitors in her age group. She did really well competing against them - as well as the heat (it was 30+ degrees that day!). If you see her around please congratulate her on competing! And I'm told by Kellie (Jas’s mum) that this is the start of many more events that Jas will compete in – just as soon as Kellie has recovered! If you are interested in competing in similar events to these, please feel free to talk to Mr Shaw or Jas for more information.

CANTEEN NEWS !!

EASTER GOODIES &

LUNCHES A big thank you to Rocky in the canteen for organising the Special Easter Lunch Days!!

What a fantastic job!! There will be yummy Easter treats and chocolates available to buy at recess and lunch until the end of Term. * Make sure you pop over to the canteen to say hi to Rocky, grab an Easter treat and thank her for the great lunches she prepares.

A number of students in Prep, 1/2's and 3/4 will be performing on the Community Stage

around 10:40am.

“CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations go to Doeon for receiving the Term 1, 2013

Mad On Music Signature Chart award. Well done Doeon!

From all at Mad On Music”

GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL

MONEY TINS The 82nd annual Good Friday

Appeal to be held on 29th March

2013 brings together people

from all parts of the community

to raise money for the Royal

Children's Hospital. We have two money tins at

school to help raise money for the hospital. They are

in the office and in the Munchbox Café.

If you would like to donate some money please send it

along to school or drop it into the office.

Every little bit helps. Please ‘give that they may grow’.

FREE DRESS DAY

Thursday 28th March

All donations will go to the

Good Friday Appeal.

Lost Property Our lost property tubs are overflowing with lunch boxes, drink bottles, balls and jumpers. The tubs will be cleared at the end of Term 1 so please ensure you check them if you believe you have lost ANYTHING. Lost property is located in the sick bay via the office.

A big thank you to all the families who have taken part in

the Sids and Kids Red Bag Superstar Event. We have had

over 100 bags returned filled with all kinds of goodies

donated to the cause. As well as assisting the charity, we

will also be receiving a rebate for the amount of kilos we

donated.

On behalf of all the kids at Berwick Chase, Fletcher, Torren and Meera would like to say thank you!!

We are looking for volunteers to help once a month with the collation of Scholastics order forms. If you are interested, can you please contact Joanne in the office.

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