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The PURPOSE of Plenty Parklands Primary School is -

to educate children as lifelong learners to shape a better Australia.

Plenty Parklands Press

Date: April 28th 2016 Issue 11

Principal’s Message

Principal - Claire McInerney Assistant Principals - Julie Nixon and Alison Devereux

Business Manager - Kristina Elvey 48 Blossom Park Drive, Mill Park, 3082 Phone: 9404 4311, Fax: 9404 4702

E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au

Thanks everyone for your support of our 3 way conferences and our curriculum day. We understand that it is not easy always to make alternative arrangements for your kids, however each of these programs is an essential part of PPPS. I trust that your child’s 3 way was informative and enjoyable, and provided an insight into how and what your child is learning. The ability of a student to set and achieve a goal is a valuable skill which they will need all through life.

The chance to really focus on Science and then on our new reporting program on our curriculum day was extremely worthwhile. Working in teams we spent time improving our science units of work in line with the Victorian curriculum. We then used our energy and enthusiasm to make connections between science and critical and creative thinking, science and technologies (digital and design), science and maths, science and English, science and …………, the

list goes on. These connections are important in making the learning meaningful for our students at different stages of their schooling. Thanks again for your understanding and support. After the excitement of camp and a much appreciated weekend of rest, our year 5 and 6 students and staff returned to a ‘normal’ week of learning at school. For year 6’s the Canberra trip was different to their past experiences of a camp, however the comments were positive and full of enthusiasm for

the experiences. For our helpers at both camps it was a case of having a great time, while also building a new understanding and appreciation of the work that goes into planning and implementing a camp. ‘No down time’ was one comment and that is absolutely true. Camps are a huge responsibility and our staff take this responsibility very seriously. With the intention of ensuring every child has the opportunity to fulfil the aims of the camp while also having a fabulous time, the staff; teachers, education support personnel and parent volunteers, are on duty 24/7 with a smile and an encouraging word. If you are thinking of volunteering; yes, it is true, there is no ‘down time’ but there are also some real benefits. “I just want to say a big thank you to all for the great opportunity to join you on camp. It was so nice to have that one on one with teachers and helpers and get to know some

of the kids…” Principal’s message continued…...

2017 PREP ENROLMENTS ARE

NOW BEING TAKEN If you are a member of our

school community and have a child commencing Prep in 2017 please come to the school office to collect an enrolment pack as soon as

possible.

Calendar of Events

Week 3

Thursday 28/4

9.15-10.30am Tour of School & Chat with Principal

Week 4

Monday 2nd May

2-3.15pm Tour of School & Chat with Principal

Tuesday 3rd May

Mother’s Day Stall

6-6.30pm Volunteer Training

Wednesday 4th May

9.10-9.40pm Volunteer Training

Year 5 excursion—Werrribee Zoo

Week 5

Tuesday 10th May

NAPLAN tests years 3 + 5

Wednesday 11th May


Year 4 Bike Ride—On Road (sessions 3 + 4)

Thursday 12th May


Friday 13th May

9am-3.30pm Preps Chesterfield Farm excursion

Principal’s message continued…..



Once more Ms Anne McKay is offering the chance for kids to participate in PPPS Has Talent. Auditions begin this Friday and will run each lunchtime including week 9. By then there should be a decision about the acts that will be in the Grand Finale on 22nd June. Anne wanted everyone to know that parents are welcome to come to the auditions. She already has some enthusiastic Year 6 students assisting with organising, compering, judging and technical issues. For those who have not been around before, the Finale is held during class time. 1/2 the school come in sessions 3 and 4 and the other 1/2 in sessions 5 and 6. The school students then vote for their favourite act and the result is announced at Assembly. More about that when the time is closer and we see if we DO have talent at PPPS! Anne has also warned us all that we may also be driven crazy by rehearsals during break times, however, like Anne, we believe it is really worth doing. What a great opportunity for kids to experience personal achievement. We held our ANZAC ceremony on Wednesday this week due to our 3 Way conference and curriculum days. Our JSC’s led us with the following words. Anzac Day is a special time to remember people who have served in wars. It is honoured in towns and cities around Australia and New Zealand on the 25th of April each year. It is the anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War 1. It is significant because this was our first major military battle as a nation. ANZAC is the name the Generals gave to the soldiers who jumped ashore at a place called Gallipoli, very early on the morning of 25th April, 1915. It stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Because of the bravery shown by the ANZACs on that day, and for the 8 months the soldiers fought at Gallipoli, ANZAC is also the name we give to a special day that remembers all Australian men and women who have fought and died in all wars. 1. The ANZAC tradition – the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today – was established on 25 April, 1915 when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Anzac Day is the day on which Australians remember the sacrifice of those who have served and died in war and is celebrated every year on the 25 April. 2. On 25th April every year, men and women who have survived these wars put on their medals and march down our city streets to commemorate ANZAC Day. It is a special day for all Australians to be thankful we live in a country without wars. Students please stand for a minute of silence. “Lest we forget”

National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2016 tests for Years 3 and 5 students will be held on Tuesday 10 May, Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May 2016. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in writ-ing, reading, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The tests will be conducted in the following order: Tuesday 10 May – Literacy – Language Conventions and Writing Wednesday 11 May – Literacy – Reading Thursday 12 May – Numeracy The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and principals which can be used to improve student achievement. All students are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. During test week, catch-up tests will be available for individual stu-dents who are absent on test days. These students may undertake catch-up tests on the days in the test week after the sched-uled test. Later in the year, years 3 and 5 parents will receive their child’s personal NAPLAN report. The report will describe their child’s particular skills in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The report will also show how their child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia. For more information about the tests, please visit the VCAA website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or the NAPLAN website at

www.nap.edu.au. Diana Mitrevski and Scott Jessup NAPLAN Coordinators

Claire McInerney Principal



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This week we would like to introduce some of the members of the specialist team

Introducing specialist team continued ……...



Introducing the Specialist Team A few of Kirsten Yates’ favourite things

Favourite Food: Milo Favourite Sports Team: Collingwood and Richmond (AFL) – well my family do Favourite thing to do on the weekend: Spending time with my children Favourite holiday: Fiji Favourite Hobby: Reading Favourite Movie: Zootopia (the sloths!!!) Favourite Book: Goodnight Mr Tom Favourite TV Show: SlugTerra (well, it’s the one I watch the most)

A few of Wendy Keating’s favourite things Favourite Food: Chocolate Easter eggs Favourite Sports Team: Geelong (only because it’s my husband’s team) Favourite thing to do on the weekend: Go to the beach in summer or go to the snow in winter. Favourite holiday: Italy Favourite Hobby: Snowboarding and Photography Favourite Movie: Toy Story Favourite Book: The Very Hunger Caterpillar Favourite TV Show: Married at First Sight (my husband loves it)

A few of Anne McKay’s favourite things

Favourite Food: Dark chocolate, fruit, nuts Favourite Sports Team: Lions Favourite thing to do on the weekend: Go sailing with family and friends Favourite holiday: Stanwell Park (NSW beach) Favourite Hobby: Woodcarving Favourite Movies: Shawshank Redemption and The Castle Favourite Books: The Blue Castle by L M Montgomery. Love anything by Dick Francis too. Favourite TV Shows: Downton Abbey and the Dr Blake Mysteries.

Introducing Specialist team continued…..

PPPS HAS TALENT 2016 BEGINS…… What a buzz around the school as students practise their acts at recess and lunchtimes. Friday 29th (TOMORROW) in the Hall, the following auditions will be held from 1:10 pm. If your child is in a performance, please feel free to come up and watch the show. Audition 1 Friday 29th April

Felicity Weinman, Claudia Veljanovska, Zahraa Elmaneh 4-32 Friends’ Dance Off Cleo, Kayla, Angelina, Isabella 1-15 Gymnastics Victoria Magro 4-31 Someone’s Watching Over Me Maahirah 6, Iman 4-32, Karate Kids Panos, Diwin 4-31. Comedy : ‘Panos and Diwin’s Comedy of your LIFE!’ Neve Baker, Ghaanavy Yarhavan 1-21 Scottish Highland dancing: Sword Dance and Pas de Basque Jennifer Wright P-11 Pooti Bear Song and Friends Help Friends Tiana, Mardi, Rebecca 3-17, 3-18 Meghan Trainor ‘No’

Audition 2 Friday 6th May Caitlin Cooper, Alyssa Missios 4-30, 4-29 Bailey Smith 6-8: Bailey’s Jokes Bimash De Alwis 2-26 Stick Balancing Madeline Tsatas 5-6 Gymnastics Maddy Aroha G, Sasha B., Laura F. 6-8, 6-7 Two Big Heads, One Loner Paschal Boultadakis 4-31. Piano ‘Circus March’ Abby York 2-29 Song from: Into the Woods Ahilan Sudheshan 2-28 Piano: 1. The Flute Song, 2. Crack the Whip Sienna S. Christina B. Viktoria M 3-20. SCV Ugly Heart



LOST PROPERTY ROSTER

Fri 29/4 Kathy Filev

Fri 6/5 Emma Curran

FIRST AID LINEN ROSTER

Fri 29/4 Catherine Norton

Fri 6/5 Emma Curran

PREP STUDENT OF THE WEEK The following students will be presented at assembly on Monday 2nd May

P-9 Leon P-10 Ashlee C P-11 Esther-Maria

P-12 Kitty .P-13 Alana

ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE ROSTER

Term 2 May 2 3-19 May 9 2-24 May 16 1-23 May 23 No performance— Report Writing Day May 30 5-3 June 6 P-9 June 13 No assembly— Queen’s Birthday June 20 2-26

Spoil mum on Mother’s Day and purchase the new Entertainment book 2016/17 and make mum feel special all year round.

Plenty Parklands Primary School is pleased to be selling the 16|17 Entertainment

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Volunteer Helpers at PPPS

Please note that if you attended a training session in the past, you do NOT need to attend another one. ‘Once trained, we have you for life!’

For new volunteers we are offering two briefings this term

So that we can strengthen our interdependent partnership between Plenty Parklands school and the community we offer training sessions for parent and community members. Over the years our students have benefited from the work and dedication of hundreds of helpers. We are always ready and willing to welcome even more. You may be a new member of our community and keen to offer your help while also getting to know other community members.

The sessions will outline your role and responsibilities with regard to Privacy, Work Cover, Harassment and Occupational Health and Safety legislation. In line with our values, particularly those of Care, Trust and Respect, you will understand that the safety and care of your children are the most important considerations when implementing a program such as volunteer helpers. Also with legislation related to a range of issues it is imperative that ALL volunteers are briefed before they are able to help in any way at school. You need only attend one of the briefings.

This training includes everyone who would like to start to help in any or all of the following areas; canteen, Parents Social and Fundraising sub committee (PSF), interschool sport, uniform shop, classroom helpers (in any area of the curriculum), excursions, special event days, fun day at the end of the year, fruit distribution, gardening, sports coaching, P.E. programs such as the Prep Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) and any transportation of students. In fact, anyone who helps at the school in any way. Please note that helpers on school camps have a special briefing prior to camp. The dates for term 2 are: Tuesday 3 May from 6:00 to 6:30 or Wednesday 4 May from 9:15 to 9:45

Remember that you need to participate in a training session in order to help in any capacity at the school. The briefing takes about 30 minutes and will be held in the conference room (library) or staff lounge (staff room).

After completion of this short briefing, you will be welcome to help at PPPS at any time in the future in a ‘one off’ or ongoing situation.

Please see this invitation as an opportunity to get to know other members of our school community while also providing the students of PPPS with invaluable support and assistance.

Don’t worry; there are no hard questions to answer or problems to solve. You just need a willingness to help and we’ll do the rest!! We look forward to seeing you at one of these sessions. Please complete and return the slip below by Monday 2 May. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….

Volunteer Training I will be attending the training session on (Please circle):

Tuesday 3 May from 6:00 to 6:30 or Wednesday 4 May from 9:15 to 9:45

Your name: ………………………………………………….……………….………. Phone number: …………………………………………………..…. Youngest child’s name: ……………………………………………………………….……. Child’s home group: ………………………

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS: The school and the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT accept no responsibility for the goods or services offered in advertisements in this newsletter.

“For Prep families that have received the CSEF in 2016 a uniform package order form will be sent home to you to complete and return to the office. For other Prep families that hold a health care card you may be eligible for the CSEF and the Uniform Package so please come to the office to collect an application form.”


Date: April 28th 2016 Issue 11 SPORT 5/6 SPORT PROGRAM 2016 Please see Mrs Elvey in the office if you have difficulties in paying for sport. Any parent who is available to attend the Intra School Sports Program (held at Epping Leisure City) between the hours of 9.00am and 11.30a.m, please see Mr Scanu URGENTLY! You can contact Mr Scanu directly on [email protected]

Interschool Sport Program - Round 2 Friday April 29th All games to commence by 9.30am. First named school is the home team and PPPS home grounds are - Bat Tennis and Netball. Football is at Kelynack Reserve (across the road) and Soccer is at RMIT (synthetic pitch-McKimmies Rd). Jets (Mill Park Heights) Vs PPPS Redbacks Bushrangers Vs Falcons (St Francis Of Assisi) For away games this week: Bat Tennis, Netball and Soccer are at Mill Park Heights. Football is at Mill Park Secondary Senior Campus (The Lakes).

Intraschool Sport Program: students to board the bus by 9.10am, to travel to Epping Leisure Centre. Games to commence by 9.30am and

conclude by 11am. A reminder there is Training every Friday 8.00am-8.45am for all interschool sports teams. The dates are: Friday April 29, May 6, 13, 20 and 27. June 3, 10 and 17. District Grand Finals will be held on June 24th. Teams involved in finals will ONLY train the morning of the finals. Please check the newsletter of the finals week. For the Intraschool Sports program that will commence on Friday April 29th, followed by May 6, 13, 20 and 27, June 3, 10, 17 and 24. If there are parents that are available to travel on the bus to and from Epping Leisure City please fill in the form and return to school as soon as possible. A phone call will

be made once to confirm the parents attendance on any given date.

BDSSA CROSS-COUNTRY 2016 This year on Wednesday May 25 the annual district cross-country will be held at Bundoora Park from 9.30am-12.30pm. There will be approximately 60 students representing PPPS. The squad has been handed a permission note. If you have any questions relating to this event please ring the school and ask for Mrs Gatt on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday on 9404-4311.

Whittlesea/Woodlands Divisional Trials (Basketball, Soccer, Netball and Football) Please be aware trials are currently running and that all students who have registered through SSV (School Sport Victoria) need to be present for trials. If for some reason a child is unable to attend a medical certificate stating reason for illness and the time off is required. Good luck to all students who have nominated.

VICTORIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ SPORTS ASSOCIATION- CODES OF BEHAVIOUR: The codes of behaviour are put in place so that the sports played are enjoyed by all and that there are no misunderstandings as to the roles that everyone has, who is involved in school sport.

FOR PLAYERS: Be a good sport. Play for enjoyment. Work hard for your team as well as yourself. Treat all team mates and opponents as you enjoy being treated yourself. Play by the rules. Control your behaviour on and off the field. Learn to value honest effort.

FOR THE TEACHERS AND COACHES: Set a good example for your players. Encourage and create opportunities to develop individual skills. Teach a wide range of team skills. Ensure that the sport is appropriate for the age group and the skill development of the players involved. Teach your players to be friendly towards officials and opponents. Give all interested students a chance to participate in training and in games. Remove from the field of play any of your players whose behaviour is not acceptable. Keep your own knowledge of coaching and the developments of the game up to date. Team officials prohibit smoking during matches, pre-match preparation and post-match periods whilst in contact with team members.

FOR PARENTS: Encourage participation by your children Provide a model for good sportspersonship for your child to copy. Be courteous in your communication with players, team officials, game officials and sports administrators. Encourage honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty. Make any new parents feel welcome on all occasions. Do not interfere with the conduct of any events.

FOR SPECTATORS: Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour. Remember children play for enjoyment. Don’t let your behaviour detract from their enjoyment. Let game officials conduct the events without interference. Support skilled performances and team play with generous applause. Demonstrate respect for opposing players and their supporters. Physical Education & Sports Coordinator - Sebastian Scanu

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