doncaster primary...wednesday 13th – icas spelling competition thursday 14th -icas writing...
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From the Principal’s Desk
Greetings All,
I hope you are managing to stay warm given the cold weather that is upon us!! Winter is here, no doubt about that. I
encourage all children to remember to put on their warm jackets when outside playing, as the classrooms are very
warm and the contrast in the temperature outside is apparent though the children may not realise this.
I am hoping that you enjoyed the International Children’s Day assembly as much as we, the staff, did. The children
looked amazing in their national costume as they paraded around. Each class did some lovely activities around
International Children’s Day as information was shared and celebrated around the different cultures. Thank you to
everyone for putting in an enormous effort.
Manningham Civic Awards
On Wednesday the 23rd of May, I attended the inaugural Manningham Civics Awards Gala evening with 11 of our 13 Kids
Hope Mentors. The mentors were nominated for the Community Civic Award as a way to publically recognise their
contribution as volunteers in our school. I am most proud to announce that the Mentors were awarded a “Highly
Commended” award given by the Mayor and accepted by Helen Bottomly on behalf of all of the mentors. Well done to
you all and sincere thanks for the contribution you make each week to the lives of children at Doncaster Primary School.
One child, one hour, once a week!!
The following is what is on the Manningham Council Website.
Community Achievement Highly Commended: Kids Hope Mentors
The Kids Hope Mentors are a team of volunteers who mentor kids that are at risk or in need at Doncaster Primary
School. They build long term relationships with the children to enrich their lives. The mentors stay with the one child that
they have been matched with until the child graduates from primary school. These mentors are the most caring, humble
people. They help build a child’s self-esteem, confidence and make the children feel worthy and valued.
JUNE
Monday 11th – QUEENS BIRTHDAY
Public Holiday
Wednesday 13th – ICAS Spelling Competition
Thursday 14th -ICAS Writing Competition
-Second hand Uniform Sale 9am
Friday 15th - L4 Circus Crew
Monday 18th - L5 Stomp
Tuesday 19th - L3 Stomp
Friday 22nd - Prep Snow Excursion
Lake Mountain
DONCASTER PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
6th June 2018 ISSUE 9
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Regional Professional Learning
It is with great pleasure that I share the news that our school is hosting some regional Professional Learning sessions for
teachers. The two sessions planned are focused on Literacy and Numeracy.
As the host school, we are able to send some of our teachers along to share with others from schools within our region.
The session are looking at measurement-based assessment, teacher judgement-based assessment and assessment
schedules. This opportunity provides a platform for professional dialogue between teachers and gives us the chance to
see how our work stacks up against best practice. We will be sure to share the outcomes of this fabulous opportunity via
the ‘Curriculum Corner’ in coming editions.
Enrolments for Prep 2019
A reminder to all parents of siblings who are intending to start Prep in 2019 at the school that enrolment forms are now due. We have held tours with dozens of families from outside the school who are all very keen for their children to study with us in 2019. In order to best plan and manage this process for everyone, we ask that sibling enrolments are now completed. Just drop into the office to grab a form and complete the required information.
Exciting News
Congratulations to Mrs Flatman on the birth of her baby girl, Evelyn Margaret. Evelyn was born on the 21st May and is
gorgeous. Everyone is doing well and we look forward to meeting Evelyn.
Student Led Conferences
Wednesday 27th June – Curriculum Day
This year instead of doing the traditional 10-minute Parent/Teacher interview, we are running 15 minute Student Led
Conferences. This exciting initiative is new to our school and places the child at the centre with them leading the
discussion about their learning. Larissa will have more details in the Curriculum Corner section of this newsletter. The
booking site for these conferences is the same as the past few years with details of this on the following pages of the
newsletter.
Changes to Attendance
From the end of Term 2, all Victorian government schools must be notified when a child is absent.
This requirement supports student safety and wellbeing. Schools need to know when and why your child is absent, and you as parents/carers need to know if your child is not at school.
Parents and carers must notify the school of their child’s absence as soon as possible on the day of absence using the school’s preferred method, Compass. An SMS will be distributed to parents after 10am each morning when their child is marked with an unexplained absence
or lateness. To avoid receiving these messages, enter any known absences into Compass before the day or on the
morning of an illness. If you believe you receive a message in error, please let Rebecca or Lisa in the office know while
we begin this system.
Have a great week ahead full of learning, fun and creativity.
Sandra Bishop
Acting Principal
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Stars of Level 2
Mia 2E - For working well with her group in STEM this
week.
Sienna 2W - For her consistently positive attitude and
the effort she always puts in to her school work.
Stars of Level 4
Karim 4G - For his wonderful effort on his explorer project. You have worked with focus and determination.
Zara 4G - For her independent and focussed work on your explorer project. Well done Zara.
Sarah 4P - For maintaining good study habits and for
writing creative and well-structured narratives.
Stars of Prep
Stephanie PW - For being the exceptionally hard
worker and extremely kind girl that she is. Thank
you! You are a SUPERSTAR
Zoey PV – For consistently demonstrates good
choices for her learning, as well as for the
learning of others. She is a kind and caring
member of our classroom community. Keep up
the hard work!
Rayhan PL – For making excellent choices in the
playground. Well done Rayhan!
Stars of Level 1
Shihong 1P - For getting to work quickly, staying on
task the whole time and improving in writing.
Thomas 1P - For starting to slow down and doing his
best job in writing.
1Ks student of the week is Sia for always working hard and making excellent choices.
Yireh 1Q – For beginning to contribute to class
discussions. Well done!
Stars of Level 3
Ellie Wu 3H– for demonstrating enthusiasm,
confidence and resilience during STOMP rehearsals. It is
wonderful seeing how you work with your partner
Elina!
Angelina Huang 3H – for always using your personal
best and 5-star quality work in all learning areas. Keep
it up Angelina!
Hyunseo 3B - For making connections in her learning across all subjects.
Chris 3L- For completing his homework neatly and
taking pride in his work.
Stars of Level 6
Amelia Lin 6K – for her consistent effort in the classroom and
always putting in 100%
Stars of Level 5
Joan 5G - For her outstanding effort when presenting her
speech, ‘The superpower I would like to have is…’ Well
done Joan. You should feel very proud.
Parnian 5B - For your amazing information report on an unusual animal during thematics.
Anya 5B - For showing continuous improvement in the presentation of your work.
Emma 5M - For consistently demonstrating qualities of a great friend and always being a positive member of 5M!
Kaitlyn 5S - For always trying her best in everything she does. Kaitlyn sets a wonderful example for her peers. Well Done!
Specialist Awards
Whole class 2P - for being the 'BEST'at following instructions, listening and working cooperatively as a team.
Ian Michael 5 G - for his much improved attitude and behaviour this week in PE.
Whole of Level 3 - for their fantastic efforts at their first 3 - 6 House Athletics Carnival and learning all the new and challenging events
Jogger Club
Jogger's Club awards
Zara 4G, 25 laps Isaac 3H, 25 laps Well Done!
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When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed
to you automatically - check your junk mail folder if you do not
receive your email immediately.
You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time,
and change your interviews - until bookings close.
Dear Parents
Student Led Conferences will be conducted on Wednesday 27th June.
You can now book interviews at times that suit YOUR FAMILY BEST.
Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au
and follow these simple instructions.
BOOKINGS CLOSE Sunday 22nd of June at 8:00PM
9skn6
Enter THIS school event code.
Then follow the 3 simple steps.
For parents that do not have access to the internet at home, at work, at a friend’s house or
on their phones, you may send a note to school with the approximate times you require.
Interviews are strictly 15 minutes. If you require more time, please contact your teacher
directly to make alternative arrangements.
Parents can change their bookings any time prior to the closing date, by re-visiting the
www.schoolinterviews.com.au website, and using the event code. Remember to use the
same name and email address you used when you made your original booking. Parents
wishing to change their interview times after the closing date, should contact the school
directly on: 98481122
Sandra Bishop
Acting Principal
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Second hand uniform sale Thursday 14th June at 9 to 9.30am outside the Library
Limited sizes will be available
Support your school.
Entertainment Book now ready to order.
Simply visit the Entertainment Membership:
www.entbook.com.au/93p5463
or purchase at the office
BIGGEST MORNING/AFTERNOON TEA
AT DONCASTER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thank you very much for your support of the
Australia’s Biggest Morning tea. It was wonderful to
see staff and the community come together and raise
money for the Cancer Council.
Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed some
morning tea, and made donations. I know it is a very
busy time, and I really appreciate that you came
along. So far we have raised approximately $450,
which is amazing!
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2018 International Competition and Assessments
for Schools (ICAS)
Please put the following dates and times in your calendar if your child is participating in ICAS.
The dates, times and classroom locations of each test will also be placed on the compass calendar closer to the date
of each competition.
ICAS Subject Date Starting Time Spelling Wednesday 13th June 2018 7.45am
Writing Thursday 14th June 2018 8.00am
English Tuesday 31st July 2018 7.40am
Mathematics Tuesday 14th August 2018 7.40am
Remember, Tuesday is School Banking day School Banking is a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year. You can now open an account online; it takes just a few minutes. Visit
www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
Alternatively take your child’s birth certificate and your licence to any branch.
2019 PREP
ENROLMENTS We are now taking enrolments for 2019.
Do you have a younger child due to start school next
year? Please collect an Enrolment form
from the office or come for a school Tour,
every Thursday’s at 9.30am, phone
office on 9848 1122 to make a booking.
Thank you
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