WEEKLY NEWSLETTER No. 19 Wednesday,

24th June, 2015

Northgateway, Langwarrin 3910 Tel: 03 9775 7533 Fax: 03 9775 9264

Email: langwarrin.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au

END OF TERM 2 Term 2 ends on Friday, 26th June with a

2.30 pm dismissal. THANK YOU To Mrs Brenda Petkovic who stepped up to the Acting Assistant Principal role this term and has done an amazing job. Many thanks to the staff and school community for their support during my time as Acting Principal. We are looking forward to the next stage of development at Langwarrin Park in welcoming Mrs Denise Webster next term. MORE SHADE FOR OUR STUDENTS During the term break shade sails will be erected in the courtyard behind the Library and outside Rooms 5, 6, 9 and 10. This will provide a greater protected area for our students in accordance with the schools Sunsmart policy. YEAR 5 CAMP Congratulations to staff and students who attended our Ballarat Year 5 camp. Everyone enjoyed the many experiences provided at Sovereign Hill, the Gold Museum, the Eureka Stockade, Ballarat Historical Railway Museum and M.A.D.E. (Museum of Australian

Democracy at Eureka). The childrens’ behaviour was exemplary and a credit to our school, fortunately the weather was on their side.

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STAR WRITERS The following students have been chosen by their teachers as Star writers and will be congratulated at our school assembly on Friday the 26th June 2015.

LL: Jack Boyle from Little Langies made his own book that consisted of 8 pages of writing and pictures with great detail, Jack then added his own QR code for the rest of the class to hear him read when scanned.

Prep: Akshaya Saravanakaumar from prep 2 wrote about her favourite pet ‘Dog’. Akshaya was able to include all the pet’s needs in her writing. Akshaya was able to use a capital letter for the start of her sentence, spaces between her words, attempt to spell complex words and can use punctuation. Great effort Akshaya!

Grade 1: Audrey Bath from 1/18 wrote a recount about her visit to the fire brigade with her classmates. She had learnt many new things about keeping safe during a fire.

Grade 2: Maddy Norrish from 2/26 has written a narrative about ‘Mums Special Day’. Her story included conversation and some very interesting vocabulary. Terrific effort Maddy.

Grade 3: Tex Thripp from 3/23 wrote a recount about his excursion to the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens. He included great detail and used lots of descriptive language. Well done Tex!

Grade 4: Penny Hofen from 4/13 has written an excellent persuasive text to encourage children to ride their bikes to school.

Grade 5: Charlotte D from 5/8 wrote about the grade 5 Aqua Package. She described each activity very well using many WOW words.

Grade 6: Megan Gray from 6/12 wrote a narrative text titled “Worm Hole” based on the 1969 moon landing with a strange plot twist. The crew involuntarily travelled through a worm hole, coming out the other end as their 12-year old selves.

All of the work will be displayed outside the Principals Office. Please feel free to come and admire our talented students work. Report prepared by Katie Nelson and Lucy O`Reilly. Class captains from 6/12.

BOOK CLUB Returning in Term 3!! Scholastic Book Club will be available via a new online ordering system ‘Loop’. Order forms will be distributed early in the Term. COVERING NEW BOOKS We have many new books and welcome willing volunteers interested in doing some covering at home during the holidays. Call into the Library or enquire at the Front Office. The children gain such motivation to read when brand new books appear on the shelves! HAPPY HOLIDAYS Wow what a wonderful term in the Library! We have enjoyed many activities which have inspired fabulous artworks, written pieces and of course READING! Our Library Leaders have done an incredible job caring for our books and we warmly thank all our volunteers. Growing in our Library during the holidays will be our Enchanted Tree...so come in and have a look when we return for Term 3! Kate Mowat Library Assistant

Hi everyone, Just in case you are doing any spring cleaning over the holidays, please keep us in mind if you have any books you would like to donate to the school. We’re looking for lots of suitable reading material to assist the implementation of our DAILY CAFE reading program. You might have books, comics or children’s magazines which we might be able to use. If you have any donations, please just bring them up to the office and place them under the bench in the foyer or pass them onto your classroom teacher to distribute. Thanks so much for your support Ms. Debbie Haddow, Mrs. Brenda

Petkovic and Mrs. Sharon Taylor.

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CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUNE (CSEF) If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student will be -

$125 for primary school students

$225 for secondary school students How to Apply Contact the school to obtain a CSEF application form or download form either the schools website or at www.education.vic.gov.au/csef Closing Date You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school finance office by Friday, 26th June 2015. For more information about the CSEF visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef PAYMENTS DUE -

Yr 4 2nd Instalment camp payment due now $100

Yr 6 Aqua Package due 14th July $ 40

Music Term 3 due 31st July - Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute - $120; Keyboard/Guitar/Vocals - $50; Junior Band - $60; Drums - $40

Please check the planning guide on Page 4 in this newsletter for details of upcoming activities and due dates for payment. Please note that if you are using the BPAY option, payment will need to be made 3 working days prior to the due date (to allow for bank processing). Parents are required to apply in writing for credit refunds for activities not attended. Only part credit will be approved for activities that require pre-payment ie. bus transportation, entrance fees, pre-ticket sales etc. Sue Guest, Business Manager

At last - the end of term, looking forward to a couple of weeks break for the holidays. A big thank you to all our Pizza Day helpers from counting, sorting, ordering, picking up and delivering to classrooms - all your help was greatly appreciated. We hope everyone enjoyed their special lunch. Have a nice break and catch up with you in third term - we have a meeting penciled in for the 2nd Monday back (20th July) everyone is welcome so hope to see you there. Our email address for anyone to send ideas, feedback or just to let us know if you can help is langparkpfc@gmail.com or like our Facebook page at LPPS Parents and Friends. We are also up and running on the schools QKR App which you are able to make payments through. Thank you for your support Narelle Richmond, PFC President, 0403 592 208 langparkpfc@gmail.com

Wordsmiths Writing Workshops Enrolling now for Term Three! Come and work with bestselling author Michelle Hamer - author of the Daisy books in the Our Australian Girl series. Term Dates: Monday July 20 to Monday September 14 (Nine sessions.) Venue: The Long Room, Frankston Library. 60 Playne St, Frankston. Times: Grades One, Two and Three: 4.10pm – 5pm Grades Four, Five and Six: 5.10pm – 6pm Secondary age 6.15 – 7:15pm Cost per term: $200 Web: facebook.com/wordsmithsworkshops Contact Michelle at word-smithsworkshops@yahoo.com.au 0412 580 262 The Melbourne Magic Festival is starting in 1 week! Book your ticket to any of these shows by clicking on the links below: Believe It! Or Not! (June 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4) 7:00 pm Suitable for ages 9+ Discount code for $18 tickets = ZAP Here Comes Mr Magic! (July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) 3:00 pm Suitable for ages 5+ Discount code for $15 tickets = SNAZZY Learn Easy Magic! (July 7,8,9) 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Suitable for ages 9+ Discount code for $32 tickets = SECRETS

YEAR 6 WINTER SPORT ROUND 6: 21/06/13 LANGWARRIN PARK V SOMERVILLE RISE

Round 7: LPPS v LANGWARRIN PS Venues: LPPS – Netball, Boys soccer, Tee-Ball Langwarrin PS – Football, Newcombe, Girls Soccer Year 6 Aqua-pacakage A reminder to Year 6 parents that the aqua-package begins Week 3 of Term 3. Payment must be received by Tuesday 14th July. Year 1 and 3 Swimming A reminder to Year 1 and Year 3 parents that swimming next term begins Week 5. Payment must be received by Tuesday 28th July. PMP – Monday 13th July Thank you to all the parents who have assisted with PMP during Term 2. The program recommences first Monday of Term 3. Parent support is required to ensure this program continues. District Athletics District athletics is at the end of Term 3. Training will begin next term for all events. Students selected in the various squads will be expected to train if they wish to be considered for the athletics team. Notices will be giv-en to students who have been selected for the athletics squad. Running Club – Tuesday and Thursday mornings (8:00 am – 8:45 am) Even though it is near the end of the Cross Country, Running Club will continue for any students in Years 3 – 6. Students need to wear suitable clothing and bring a drink bottle to training. Students who are selected for the track squads will be required to attend. Swimming Club – Wednesday mornings (7:45am – 8:30 am) Students who wish to participate must complete a consent form prior to joining in. Students must be K9 level (or equivalent) or above to participate. Sue Burt/Franca Peluso PE Department

SPORT LANGWARRIN PARK SOMERVILLE RISE WIN/LOSS

Boys Football 36 48 Loss

Girls Netball 4 44 Loss

Mixed Netball 1 19 Loss

Boys Soccer 3 2 Win

Girls Soccer Forfeit by Pearcedale due to boys playing in the team.

Win

Mixed Tee Ball 21 21 Draw

Mixed Newcombe 13-15, 4-15 15-13, 15-4 Loss

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Langwarrin Park Primary School—Term 3 (10 Weeks)

This tentative outline of forthcoming events is provided to assist parents with their budget planning Remember this sheet can change from week-to-week as adjustments are made

PAYMENT/RESPONSE DUE Thursday 25th Prep Swimming $40 22 May Friday 26th ALL END TERM 2—2.30 pm DISMISSAL JULY Monday 13th ALL START TERM 3 Wednesday 22nd 6 “Wizard of Oz” Production $5 22 July Tuesday 28th 6/9;6/10 Aqua Package Program $40 14 July Thursday 30th 6/11;6/12 Aqua Package Program $40 14 July Wednesday 29th 4 Andrew Wegner $10 Friday 31st All Extra Curricula Music Payments due AUGUST Monday 3rd Prep Casey Safety Village $12 Tuesday 4th 6/9;6/10 Aqua Package Program $40 14 July Tuesday 4th Prep Casey Safety Village $12 Thursday 6th 6/11;6/12 Aqua Package Program $40 14 July Monday 10th 6/11;6/12 Aqua Package Program $40 14 July Tuesday 11th 1 Swimming $40 28 July Tuesday 11th 6/9;6/10 Aqua Package Program $40 14 July Thursday 13th 3 Swimming $40 28 July Tuesday 18th 1 Swimming $40 28 July Thursday 20th 3 Swimming $40 28 July Tuesday 25th 1 Swimming $40 28 July Wednesday 26th-28th 4 City Camp $310 29 July Thursday 27th 3 Swimming $40 28 July SEPTEMBER Tuesday 1st 1 Swimming $40 28 July Wednesday 2nd 3-6 Girls’ Night Out Nil Wednesday 2nd 6 Family Life TBA Thursday 3rd 3 Swimming $40 28 July Thursday 3rd 5 Family Life TBA Friday 4th 2 Supermarket visit Nil Tuesday 8th 1 Swimming $40 28 July Wednesday 9th 6 Family Life TBA Thursday 10th 3 Swimming $40 28 July Thursday 10th 5 Family Life TBA Friday 11th ALL Walkathon Wednesday 16th 6 Family Life TBA Thursday 17th 5 Family Life TBA Friday 18th ALL END TERM 3—2.30 pm DISMISSAL OCTOBER Monday 5th ALL START TERM 4 Wednesday 14th 3-6 Boys Night Out Nil Friday 16th 1 Melbourne Zoo $30 Friday 30th 2 Coal Creek $30 Wednesday 21-23 3 Mt Morton Camp TBA NOVEMBER Monday 2nd ALL CURRICULUM DAY—NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL Tuesday 3rd ALL MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY Preps Museum $21 5 November

PLANNING GUIDE 2015

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