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Newsletter 15th March 2018

Issue 2018-07

Principal: Michelle Liddle

Assistant Principal: Jan Smith

Enquiries: 9773 2055

Argyle Avenue Chelsea Vic 3196

Web: www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au

Melways Reference: 97 C2

News from the Acting Principal

By Jan Smith

PHOTO DAY-NEXT MONDAY MARCH 19th

Photo day information was sent home yesterday to individual families.

Dress: Clean and tidy with full school uniform.

Hair: Neat and swept off face - no bright bows or ribbons.

Online Orders: To pre-order online, take your personal Order and ID Numbers found on your order form and go to www.schoolpix.com.au Orders can be placed online up to the end of term Thursday 29th March. Orders placed after will incur a $7.95 fee.

You do not need to return the order form if you order online.

Remember: All orders placed online before midnight on photography day will receive a free 20cm x 25cm black and white portrait print.

Manual Orders: Complete your order form and return with payment to school on photography day.

Sibling Orders: For a special photo of you children together order online by 8am on photography day. Alternatively collect a Sibling Order Form from the office or download it from the SchoolPix website and return it on photography day. Only siblings that place an order will be photographed.

If you require any assistance please contact SchoolPix at PO Box 5222, Hallam VIC 3803

Ph: 1300 766 055 or Email: help@schoolpix.com.au

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SCIENCE?

Over the last week, our Bunjil students have been learning all about life cycles in their Korean Program. They created very detailed diagrams complete with labels, all written in Korean. Very impressive!

HARMONY DAY-CHELSEA CELEBRATES-TUESDAY MARCH 21

Harmony Day is celebrated in March every year with schools across the country

organising events that celebrate the cohesive and inclusive nature of Australians.

It provides a great opportunity for students to learn that not only do they share

common ground with other cultures, but also that our differences make Australia a special place to live.

We encourage everyone to dress in ‘Harmony Day’ orange or a costume from another culture. Easy options include sarongs, Mexican Hats and ponchos, karate gear, kimonos or even colours of your family’s heritage flag. Throughout the day all classes will enjoy participating in a range of activities to promote inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Please join us for a whole school parade at 9.15am.

Calendar of Events

March

16th

Bunjil visit from Police

Prep Manifesto Assembly. 3pm in MPR

19th

School Photo Day

Messenger Dog Incursion Yrs 3-4 and 5-6

21st

Harmony Day

23rd

Ride 2 School Day

Yr 5-6 Lightening Premiership

Yr 3-4 Manifesto Assembly. 3pm in MPR

26th

Student Leadership Conference

29th

Last day of term 1

Yr 5-6 Manifesto Assembly at 2pm

Early dismissal, 2:30pm

April

16th

First day of Term 2

19th, 20th, 23rd and 24th

Dental van

ANZAC day assembly

25th

ANZAC day

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CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) HOW TO APPLY

Contact the school office to obtain the CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

If you applied for the CSEF in 2017 you do not need to complete an application for in 2018 unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following have occurred:

New student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools in 2018, or you did not apply in 2017.

Changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing at the school in 2018.

Check with the school office if you are unsure.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE DAYS FOR TEACHERS In our Victorian Education State, we achieve excellence by consistently focusing on improving the achievements of learners across Victoria, whether it is through improving the quality of educational services or changing the way we teach.

The most important thing we can do to improve student outcomes is to develop and improve the skills of our teachers. To ensure we support the learning and development of not only our students, we are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our teachers.

From 2018, teachers will spend four days per year further developing their skills in areas that are aligned to the school priorities. Students will directly benefit from these improvements in their daily learning.

These professional practice days are an opportunity for teachers to work collaboratively to improve their teaching practice. The days will be scheduled ahead of time to ensure there is minimal impact and there is a learning plan in place to ensure education continues as usual in the classroom.

This term our staff have targeted areas of learning associated with developing our whole school writing program, support of students with specific learning needs, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and innovative practice in ICT.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS We wish to thank our outgoing School Councilors, Taryn Wragg, Lauren Heazlewood and Chris Hulse for their commitment to our School Council over the last 2 years. Taryn, Lauren and Chris have been invaluable members of our Education and Facilities committees and have ensured that school policies, programs and environmental directions are supported. We appreciate your time and your passion for our school.

SCHOOL TOURS We are delighted to announce that we have already begun our information tours for Foundation 2019 and already have our first enrolment!

If any families would like to book a tour, please contact the office 9773 2055 to make a booking as term 1 and 2 tours are booking fast.

DISSOLUTION OF PARENT CLUB Since 1991, Chelsea Primary School has had an ‘officially’ registered Parent Club. Our Friends of Chelsea (FOC) group have assumed the responsibility of liaising with parents and teachers and supporting school events. We would like to announce voluntary dissolution of the registered Parent Club.

We look forward to the continued support of our ‘Friends of Chelsea’ parent group and their planned activities.

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We have achieved our goal and we are still going strong…

We have 4,884 vouchers.

Please continue to bring your voucher along to school and pop them into one of the two boxes outside the office and Birralee.

Keep up the great work and thank you for supporting our school!

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The DET does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the DET.

Subway lunch reminders

Envelopes are available at the office.

Orders must be returned to the office no later than

Wednesday morning.

Please ensure that your child’s name, class and selections

are clearly printed on the envelopes.

Please insert the correct amount of cash and seal the

envelope. No change will be given.

If the order is not legible or the money is incorrect, your

child will miss out on lunch.

Football Stars Academy

Skills acquisition courses run within school

grounds, after school time.

Enrolment forms have been sent home with the

students.

Please visit www.footballstarsacademy.com.au for

further information.

Open night.

7.00 - 09.00 pm

Thursday 26th April 2018

This invaluable opportunity is highly recommended for pro-

spective parents and students seeking leading educa-

tional opportunities.

SEAL information night.

6.30pm

Wednesday 18th April 2018

Mordialloc College is among an exclusive group of schools

belonging to the Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools,

providing a Select Entry Accelerated Learning program

(SEAL) for motivated and academically advanced students

Years 7 to 12.

For further information please visit www.mcsc.vic.edu.au

Or call coordinator Alice Leppin on 03 9580 1184.