Calendar
Little Picassos 23/10
Orienteering Gr 3—6 23/10
Breakfast Club 27/10
YGPS Market Day 29/10
Curriculum Day 30/10
Melbourne Cup 3/11
“Melbourne Cup’ Meal
Deal
4/11
Head Lice Check 5/11 5/11
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Newsletter: October 22, 2015
What’s happening at YGPS this week?
On Tuesday we set off to Yarra Valley FM for the YV radio show our Grade 6 students have been participating. Eden, Heath, Aidyn and Georgia were quite anxious as we drove to Woori Yallock. Their nerves were unwarranted, as they all did an amazing job. All four students were calm, confident and well spoken and took the time to ensure that they were organised and focussed. The
content that they had written about was well thought out and detailed. I was very impressed with how they all stepped up and showed resilience when they had to think on their feet and make quick changes in the breaks. Well done to Georgia, Eden, Aidyn and Heath. You are to be commended! Many thanks go to all students and our families for a terrific Walkathon last term. We raised over $1500! The exact amount is on the following pages of the newsletter. Well done to everyone for persisting and walking all the way without a second thought. Excellent for everyone’s health and well being. Many thanks to our fundraising committee who work tirelessly to raise funds for our school. The money will go towards new air conditioners in the Junior building ready for the hot summer ahead. Thank you to our school community for supporting us. Every small donation can make a real difference. I have had a few families ask about student absences and our processes in following these up. The Department of Education requires us to follow up on all student absences and the reason for their absence. This data is sent in electronically and these records are updated consistently. Thank you to all families who patiently fill out the forms/letters. We are required to do this and your continued support in this matter is very much appreciated. We are currently planning for 2016 and will be in the process of doing this in the next six weeks. In order to assist us, we ask that if your child/children will not be at our school next year, could you please let us know by next Monday 26 October. This will help us immensely with planning our grade structure and staffing for next year.
Lots of excitement building up with Market Day next Thursday. It is a
late start so students begin at 12pm and school goes through to 6pm. Our Market Day time is from 4pm-6pm. We hope to see you all there for a great community event. We are looking forward to it. Have a safe and happy weekend. Kind Regards Sue Di Giacomo
Persistence
Encouragement
Resilience
Respect
Inclusiveness
Term 4, 2015
Week 3 of
11 weeks
PS. Best wishes to Miss Bowers
and Paul on their big day on Saturday.
Happy Wedding Day to you
both!
Last time on air for 2015…..
Grade Award Student
Prep Students of the Week Hira and Brandon
1WT Students of the Week Gibson and Charlotte H
2/3H Students of the Week Carly
3/4O Students of the Week Ryan and Charli O
5/6P Student of the Week Ellie—Jo
Grade 6 students on air
at 10.30am
Tuesday Nov 17
Miss Bowers was given
a wonderfully authentic
wedding rehearsal at
assembly last Friday.
Lots of very excited
Preps sent their teacher
off with a veil and train,
flowers as well as getting
dressed up themselves.
And don’t forget the
music, rose petals and
aisle.
We all wish Miss Trish
Bowers (Prep B) a fabu-
lous wedding day and a
long and happy life with
her new husband,
Paul.
YGPS Author Spotlight - New School Captains
2015 Grade 6 Graduation
Notices regarding the Grade 6 Graduation have been sent home to all
Grade 6 students. If you haven’t received one, please ask your child.
All orders and money are due back before Tuesday 1 December.
YGPS School Noticeboard Due to circumstances beyond our control, the School Noticeboard will not be accomplished this year.
Hoping for a 2016 lift off! However the Market Day Noticeboard is already up !!!
Thank you to all families who signed the release as well as Integrity Real Estate P/L for their
commitment to this project.
Hi my name is Tahlia. I’m glad that I got the role of school leader for term 4. It is going to be a
fun, busy but sad term- it is the last term for the grade sixes at Yarra Glen Primary School.
We have been starting to plan graduation. We are making a poster with reflections about our primary school
years. At the moment we are picking our song to sing at graduation.
We are going to Funfields to have the best time together before we all go off to high school.
The different high schools we are all going to are:
Oxley Christen College,
Mt Lilydale Mercy College,
Lilydale High School,
Lilydale Heights,
Mt Evelyn Christian College,
Healesville High School,
Billanook College and
Heatherwood
We are all going to miss each other when we leave. We have been through a lot
together- sad times and happy times.
I know when we all move on we will make new friends.
Two weeks ago our school leaders, Liam and Paris passed on their
roles to Tahlia and me. Two new badges were handed over to Tahl-
ia and me. The other grade sixes and I are looking forward to high
school and are going to miss our friends. We’re looking forward to
high school, making new friends and meeting new people.
This term as school leader I am going to enjoy practising my public
speaking so I don’t get nervous.
By Damon
KIN EDUCATION Yarra Glen Early Learning Centre
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you to our extended hours child care and early learning (Kindergarten)
program for children 6 weeks to school aged- Yarra Glen Early Learning Centre.
Our Centre is situated on Forest Street (Behind Yarra Glen Primary School). Our centre offers homelike spaces for comfort
and security while providing engaging learning experiences. We have an exciting garden/outdoor play area allowing for
adventuring in a tactile and natural environment.
We balance nurture and education and value the 5 Kin’s for early life foundations;
1. Kinship- We value sharing and working together, partnering children, their families and the community, including the
elements of trust, honesty and respect as the basis of our connections and communications with each other.
2. Kinasetic– We encourage learning by doing. Learning which is self-directed, interest based and intentional is delivered in
our program which provides provocations to promote the senses (especially sight and touch) in an aesthetic, practical and
physically engaging learning environment.
3. Kindred- We create a culture that promotes respect for individuals and their abilities, internally we promote the value of
diversity, people and earth care and fairness.
4. Kinesiology- We value the principles of healthy living and wellbeing. Physical education and perceptual motor
development is a core in our program along with the promotion of nutrition and self-care.
5. Kindergarten- We support children to grow their skills for learning, developing essential foundations for school
preparedness. Incorporating literacy, numeracy, technology, resilience and self-ownership as our core program elements
to set children for future learning success.
Parents can now have their child close at hand to their home or work during the
working day. Please contact our leadership team on 9730 1442 for enquiries.
Our offerings can be explored by attending one of our open mornings or by
arranging a personal tour. Further details about our Centre can be found at
www.yarraglenelc.com.au
Many thanks……
Sommer Gloury Approved Provider / Nominated Supervisor
The Family Photo Day is
almost full.
5 spots left! Please note that ALL spots must
be filled for the day to go ahead.
So anyone thinking of
making a booking, please do so ASAP.
Session times still available:
9.20am, 11.20am, 11.40am, 12.20pm, 3.20pm
Friends /family are welcome to book as well.
Thank you. Cindy
Walk A Thon What a fun and healthy fundraising event this was.
Congratulations to Prep B who raised the most money.
Final total $1,868
This will be a great boost to our fundraising efforts to
purchase more air conditioners for the classrooms.
Thanks so much to the YGPS Fundraising Team—and especially
Cindy Grenfell
Position Vacant—YGPS Fundraising Co-ordinator 2016
YPGS Fundraising Co-ordinator, Cindy Grenfell has been volunteering in
this position for two years. She is stepping down at the end of 2015,
which leaves the position OPEN to any parent who would like to be part
of the YGPS volunteer community. This position requires a bit of time
and energy as well as creativity. You will have a lot of support from
other parents and staff.
Great work experience for someone wanting to update their skills and network with people
within the community.
If you are interested or would like to know more about the role, please contact Cindy on
0409 409 122, speak to one of the office staff or Sue Di Giacomo.
Window Stickers are BACK
Next Monday 25 October and Tuesday 26
October the SRC are running a window
sticker stall. We are charging $3 for 1 or $5 for 2.
If you want to do one, please hand in your money in a
marked envelope with your name and grade by
Monday 25 October.
We hope everyone joins in.
From SRC and Mrs Parfitt
The window stickers we have are:
Fish People
Hello Kitty Snoopy
Marine animals Farm
animals
Butterflies Flowers
Cars Trains
A variety of animals Fairs
Robots
Market Day Thursday 29 October 2015
Prep B - Mystery Jars
Grade 1 - Cake Stall
Grade 2/3 - Cake Stall
Grade 3/4 - Coloured hair and nails,
colouring competition
Grade 4/5 - Variety stall and games
Grade 5/6 - Lolly Stall
Do you have a daughter aged
5 yrs and over….she may like
GUIDES.
Guides cater for girls of all
ages and all interests. For
further information call Heather on
9730 1713 or 0409 355 304
Wednesday afternoons 4—5.30pm
Lost Property There is a lot of very sad
clothes without their owners looking for
them at lost property. Lost Property is on
display near the Lost Property Box to make
it easier to claim. Go and get your
clothing….they’re crying to go home.
Parents and carers and grand-
parents and friends….you know
the school policy.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN
UNSUPERVISED.
The YGPS school yard is
supervised from
8.45am-9am and
3.30pm-3.45pm. Leaving your child alone outside of these
school yard supervisory times is
negligent.
Remember to check the
School WEBSITE!
ygps.vic.edu.au
Newsletters and notices are
uploaded weekly .
A PLUS SCHOOLWEAR have advised that they are
hoping YGPS slouch hats will be available next
week. Should your child NOT have a YGPS school
uniform hat, s/he should wear a wide brimmed hat
with no inappropriate logos / writing on it. Please send a note to your
child’s teacher advising them of your situation. In the meantime orders
can be placed with A PLUS SCHOOLWEAR . .
Remember: Wear your hats in Term 4.
Stay safe in the sun. Although some UV is required
(Vit D) the amount of sun we get in Yarra Glen means we
need to always wear our hats
at both lunch and recess at
this time of year, and
preferably outside of school
hours too.
YGPS
School Uniform is only available online at A PLUS
SCHOOLWEAR (Trading as AGS Pty Ltd). All purchases can
be delivered directly to the school. Please go to their
website www.aplusschoolwear.com.au or phone
(03) 9354 8345. PMP ROSTER
Fri 23 October Please note no PMP this
week or 30 October
Fri 6 November Maree Rothwell, Ema Ashmore,
Jessie Clissold, Mardi Black
Weekly Funny…..
Question: Do you know what
100s and 1000s really are
(you know …...the sprinkles
you put on cakes and
cupcakes)?
Answer: Smartie Poo
Q. What has a face and two hands but no
arms or legs?
A. A clock!
Q. What is the easiest way to double your money?
A. Put it in front of the mirror of course!
Q. What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?
A. A glove.
Q. What has to be broken before you can use it?
A. An egg.
Q. What has a neck but no head?
A. A bottle.
Q. What gets wetter as it dries?
A. A towel.
Q. What goes up and doesn’t come
back down?
A. Your age.
Can YOU think of any more riddles? Write them down and bring them to the office :)
There will be not be a YGPS School Newsletter
next week, Thursday 29 October due to the
YGPS Market Day. All queries about any school
activities please logon to the School Website.
YGPS Market Day is next Thursday, 29 October.
School commences @ 12pm Finishes @ 6pm
Market starts @ 4pm No school / Curriculum Day on
Friday 30 October.