PRINCIPAL’S NEWS NAPLAN This week Year 3 and Year 5 students have received

their NAPLAN reports.

You will find it helpful to also read the brochure that

explains clearly how to read your child’s report, that

will come home tomorrow. It is important to remember

that NAPLAN is only one of a range of assessments

we use to assess and monitor student progress.

Your child’s teacher would be more than happy to

discuss and explain any aspect of the NAPLAN

assessment process, including your child’s report.

If you would like to discuss this report please contact

the school and make an appointment with your child’s

teacher.

School Photo’s Tomorrow

We will be having our whole school photo, family and

group photo’s tomorrow.

Please make sure students are in their school uniform

for this day.

Book Week

Next Wednesday August 31st is our ‘Book Week’ dress

up and activity day. This is a great day for the students

as they rotate through literacy activities in groups made

up of students Prep-Year 6.

We begin the day with a dress up parade on the

basketball courts. Families are very welcome to join

us for the parade.

Please remember dress up can be very simple, we do

not want it to become a stressful time for parents. The

theme this year is ‘AUSTRALIA! Story Country’

Trivia Night

Our fantastic Parents Club has worked extremely hard

organising the Trivia Night. It is looking like a fun

night with lots of raffles, auctions and prizes. Thank

you to the many businesses that have donated items for

the night. A very BIG thank you to everyone who has

been involved. We are all looking forward to a great

night and raising lots of money for all of our children.

Inter School Sport

Tomorrow we will be playing inter school sport against

Mildura Primary School. All games will be played at

Mildura South, commencing at 1:30. Parents are most

welcome to come along and watch.

Debbie Chandler

Principal

DIARY DATES

Aug 26th

Whole school photo & Family photos

Aug 26th

Trivia Night

Aug 31st Book Week Parade

Sept 2nd

Father’s Day Stall and Raffle

Sept 6th

Last day Grade 5&6 Swimming

payment

Sept 7th

Last day – Grade 4 Camp payment

Sept 9th

Grade 2 Sleepover

Sept 12th

Last day – Grade 5 Camp payment

Sept 12-14th

Grade 4 Camp

Sept 12-16th

Grade 5 & 6 Swimming

Sept 15th

Prep/Grade 1 Fun Night

Sept 16th Last day of Term 3

Oct 3rd

Start of Term 4

FOCUS: RESPECT This week the staff and students have been reminding one another about what respect looks like and sounds like. At MSPS we have been listening to other people’s point of view, using people’s names and thinking about how

we can contribute to our classroom learning.

Thursday 25th

August 2016 Week 7 Term 3 There are two inserts in this week’s Newsletter.

NEWSLETTER NO. 26 Thursday 25th August 2016

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

What children learn from their Fathers

Michael Grose

High work ethic, honesty, supportiveness and loyalty

were all values that men directly attributed to their

dads.

A Galaxy Research study found that three quarters of

Australian dads nominated their father as the person

from whom they learned their most important life

skills.

Shaving, riding bikes, driving and changing tyres are

the skills that men attributed to their dads.

At first glance these may not appear too startling but

dig a little deeper and you find that they attribute vital

lifelong success characteristics to their dads.

The results of the study show that dad is the ‘doing’

guy. Mothers tend to interact with their children

differently. They are more verbal, developing

interpersonal skills and more likely to reveal what is on

their mind.

The language of fatherhood is about activity – dads

teach many of their important lessons through activity.

Learning to be a good sport, to share and to work

toward a goal are lessons that dads teach their children

in very hands-on ways.

The study also showed that it was through activity that

men formed their relationships with their dads.

Playing, tinkering, building and pulling things apart are

the many things many dads do with their children.

What do dads teach girls?

Dads teach girls fundamental lessons about interacting

with males. When done correctly, girls expect to be

treated well and respectfully by males (both present

and future) as well as having the confidence to be

assertive.

That meant that fathers role modelled treating their

daughters and other females in their lives kindly and

being ready to listen to them.

Many studies have linked fathers with the healthy

development of girls, including self-esteem and

confidence.

Boys grow into their dads

Little boys want to be like their dads. They attribute

superman-like qualities to their fathers. Dads need to

make the most of this while they can, particularly when

their sons are primary school age.

Dads need partners who support them in their

parenting efforts and recognise that DADS DO IT

DIFFERENTLY.

Mrs Marie-Therese Milani

Assistant Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NEWS Problem Solving in Maths

Strategies in Problem Solving -

Students can use a number of different strategies to

help them solve maths problems. Students can make a

chart or graph to help solve the problem.

Mr K’s Problem No 23

9 + ☐ + 1 = 2 + ☐ + 7

Answer: 4 and 5 - Georgia Kent 2N

Mr K’s Problem No 24

At the zoo, the gorilla ate 3 bananas on the first day,

then doubled the amount of bananas he ate every day

for the rest of the week. How many bananas did the

gorilla eat for the week?

Name:

Class:

Mathletics Rewards

This term, I will be looking for students who have

recorded high scores in Live Mathletics as well as

students who have shown superior accuracy in Live

Mathletics. Students will also receive Gold and Silver

certificates for the week at Monday Assembly.

Mathlete of the Week

Cruz Reck – 2O (an incredible 2 665 correct answers at

99% accuracy)

Silver Certificates

Mohamad Hashimi – 1/2D

Ela Akkus – 4P

Lachlan Barbary – 6D Mr Roger Kent

Assistant Principal

TERM THREE: INTEGRITY RESPECT

WORKERS OF THE WEEK

PA Lucas Frasca

PH Lanie Nelson

PO Bella Walton

1B Mason Hutchinson

1R Bailey Crump

1S Bailey Stewart

1/2D Caelan Fulton

2N Chase Gibson

2O Chloe Tumes

2S Liam Foss

2T Cooper Rayson

3H Ryan Nimmo

3M Lochie Sherwell

3W Amy Yeung

3/4B Alkira Saunders

4H James Puleio

4M Dhanya Lotia

4P Archer Wootton

4Z Morgan Wright

5K Anthony Coverdale

5L Montanna Avery

5S Jakob Rayner

5/6W Kadishia Warner

6C Aidan Solomon

6D Olivia Riordan

6S Josh Dichiera

SPORT AWARD

Eliana Kaassamani 1R

MUSIC AWARD

Samuel Marr 5S

BAND AWARD

Josh Dichiera 6S

ART AWARD

Tyson James 6S

AUSLAN AWARD

Ruby May 1S

EAL AWARD

Maryum Hashimi 5S

ART NEWS Congratulations to the following Grade 3 students on

achieving Art Awards this week:

3/4B Mia Dean, Max Richardson and Jack Almond

3M Jack Carter, Joshua Stephens, and Koko Johnson

3W Harrison Grzan, Amy Yeung and Coby Dodd

3H Oliver Marr and Milla Bambrick

Nicki Rivett ad Holly Siladi

Art Teachers

VIETNAM VETERAN’S COMMEMORATION DAY

On August 18th

our four school leaders represented our

school at the Vietnam Veteran’s Day Commemoration

Service and wreath laying. This year marked the 50th

Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

We were represented by

Flynn Hopgood - School Captain

Max Helms – Vice School Captain

Emily Norton – Vice School Captain

Annabelle Nichols – School Leadership Team

Well done and thank you for representing us at this

very important occasion.

SCHOOL PHOTOS There are still family photo envelopes available at the

office for collection. Please make sure they are

collected before tomorrow’s photo day so they can be

completed and the correct money provided to the

photographers. Melissa Powell

School photo Coordinator

Cyber Safety Tip for the Week

Don’t Share Passwords. Don’t share passwords with anyone, not even your best

friends, but if you trust your parent or guardian you

may tell them. Do not store your passwords in obvious

places, but make sure you know where they are at all

times. Keep your passwords safe so nobody can access

your stuff. Abby Kaiser and Georgia Esposito 6C

NEWSLETTER NO. 26 Thursday 25th August 2016

PARENTS CLUB

The Trivia Night is on

tomorrow !!!!

Tickets are still available at the office tomorrow during

the day or there will be limited tickets available

tomorrow night at the door.

Tickets are $20.00 per head and can be purchased over

the phone by Eftpos. Those people who are attending

the night, please bring along a towel to place under

your esky so we can protect the gym floor and reduce

puddles. The event will be BYO glasses, cups, plates

and napkins.

We look forward to all our trivia buffs attending for a

really fun night together, with lots of laughs and prize

giveaways. Even if you’re not a trivia buff, it will still

be a great social night to meet friends and win some

great prizes.

We have received donations from many businesses

including some of our past Southie families which we

appreciate.

FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE

Father’s Day Raffle is approaching fast -Friday 2nd

September and raffle books have gone home. If you

would like more raffle books, please go to the office to

collect them.

Our Southie families can donate any items to go

towards our fantastic hampers.

Some suggestions are

-potato chips, corn chips and salsa, twisties, cheezels,

-vouchers

-lollies

-non-perishable items,

-bbq aprons

-bbq accessories such as tongs, etc

-sporting equipment, clothing, accessories

-picnic/camping items

-torch

-aftershaves/toiletries

-car/motorbike products

Lyn Bozzi

Parents Club President

COMMUNITY NOTICES

ALL ABILITIES NETBALL –

PARTICIPATE AND FEEL GREAT!

Are you interested in netball?

Do you have a disability?

Come and join in the fun, meet new people and make

new friends!

When: Saturdays from 6th

Aug to 3rd

Sept

Time: 11.30am to 1pm

Cost: Free

Where: Mansell Reserve, Mildura.

For more information and registration contact Tanya

Wild at Mallee Sports Assembly:

Ph 5021 3464or 0417 925 539 or

tanya@malleesportsassembly.org.au

MILDURA BMX CLUB – COME &

TRY Mildura BMX Club are holding a Come & Try day for

those that would like to try the sport of BMX.

Any interested riders will need a bike, long pants, long

sleeves, covered shoes, gloves and a full face helmet.

Please ensure your bike is in good condition with

working brakes.

Where: Old Aero Sporting Complex

When: Saturday 27th

August

Sign in at 2.45pm

Track open at 3.00pm

If you are interested, come down early as we will have

racing before the Come & Try session.

For more details contact Dean Zrna 0408 215 522

Or Andrew Whitney 0408 560 157.

SUNRAYSIA COMMUNITY HEALTH

SERVICES – OPEN DAY SCHS invites everyone to attend their OPEN DAY!

Come along and see the environment and watch

activities such as Pain Management Information

Sessions, Tours of the building, Pre-diabetes

screenings, come and try Tai Chi, Nordic Walking,

Children’s playdough and the powered mobility

display.

Meet clinicians and hear about their services including

dental, counselling, drug and alcohol, community

nursing, palliative care, physiotherapy and aged care

assessment.

When: Friday 26th

August 2016

Time: 1.00-4.30pm

Where: 137 Thirteenth St. Mildura

Healthy BBQ lunch provided.

TERM THREE: INTEGRITY RESPECT

DE GARIS KINDERGARTEN -

ENROLMENTS De Garis Kindergarten is now taking enrolments for

2017.

*Pre-kinder groups (4 hour sessions)

*Kinder Groups (15 hours per week)

Free Kinder for Health Care Card Holders,

Indigenous & Torres Strait Island Children and

Children known to Child Protection.

Free Pre-Kinder for Indigenous & Torres Strait Island

Children and Children known to Child Protection.

For all inquiries, please drop in to the kinder at 2

Christie Parade Mildura or phone 5023 1819.

ALL SCHOOLS SWIM MEET –

Thursday 8th

September 5.30pm at Mildura

Waves. Come and try a swim meet – It’s a perfect

opportunity for primary school age children who

enjoy swimming.

Entry is free and open to students from all Sunraysia

primary schools.

Events: 25m Freestyle, 25m Backstroke, 25m

Breaststroke and Freestyle relays.

Entries by email:

entriessunraysiaswimming@gmail.com OR on the

website www.sunraysia.swimming.org.au and click

the entries tab.

AFL- SUNRAYSIA DIVERSITY

HOLIDAY PROGRAM Come and experience AFL Football/Umpiring within

this diversity development/participation holiday

program here in Sunraysia.

It is open to all multicultural and indigenous boys and

girls aged from 10 to 18.

It’s a great opportunity to develop the skills to play or

umpire our great game of Australian rules and it is

conducted by AFL Vic staff and SFUA academy

coaches.

All who register to take part in attending the day will

receive a diversity holiday program training top.

When: Monday 19th

Sept 2016

Time: 12pm to 4pm

Where: Sarah Oval Twelfth Street Mildura

This program is free and all attendees will be provided

with a football giveaway pack.

To register please contact Trevor Ryan by email

Trevor.ryan@aflvic.com.au or call 0427 750 283.

BRAINTEASER

This week’s Brainteaser: Take off my skin, I

won't cry, but you will. What am I?

Your Answer:………………………………….

Your Name:…………………………………….

Your Grade:……………….

Cut out this box with your answer, name and

grade and place it in the brainteaser box at the

front office. Each week, one lucky entrant will

win a prize!

Last week’s answer: Swan Hill

Last week’s winner: Tahlia Hudson 5S