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Email: glen.katherine.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

LINKLETTER

Issue 32 26th October 2017

DIARY

Children, Teachers, Parents: A partnership for the future

2017 - TERM 4

Snapshot

Wed 25th 26th 27th Oct Grade 5 Camp Adanac

Mon 30th 31st Oct 1st Nov

Grade 4 Mt Evelyn Camp

Wed 1st 2nd 3rd Nov

Grade 3 Mt Evelyn Camp

Fri 3rd Nov

JSC Crazy Hair Day

Mon 6th Nov

CURRICULUM DAY

NO SCHOOL

Tue 7th Nov

Melbourne Cup No School

Wed 15th Nov

Grade 3/4 Swimming

Grade 5 Family Life

PREP Information Night 7.00pm

Fri 17th Nov

State Orienteering

LEANNE’ S MESSAGELEANNE’ S MESSAGELEANNE’ S MESSAGELEANNE’ S MESSAGE

EVERY FACE HAS A PLACE EVERY FACE HAS A PLACE EVERY FACE HAS A PLACE EVERY FACE HAS A PLACE ---- KIDSMATTER AT GKKIDSMATTER AT GKKIDSMATTER AT GKKIDSMATTER AT GK

2018 Classes and Parent Requests

It is that time of year when classes for the following year begin to be formed after careful teach-er feedback and collaboration. We aim to develop classes that are positive and conducive to strong learning and much information is considered by teams of teachers in creating this. Aca-demic needs as well as social and emotional developmental needs are key areas to balance as well and behavior and gender equity. Parent requests about student placement for 2018 will only be considered under a strong social and/emotional need. Parents must formally request consideration by writing/emailing myself (Principal) or Shannon Whelan (Acting Assistant Prin-cipal) by FRIDAY 10th NOVEMBER. Please note: Consideration will not be given to teacher requests or student requests due to friendships. All students have the opportunity to select up to five peers they would like to be in a class with next year. All children are guaranteed to have at least one child from their list in their 2018 class. ALSO - requests must be re-submitted every year. Requests from previous years are not considered as situations change as does staffing and teacher knowledge. Do not rely on previous information to be considered for next year.

Year 5 & 6 CAMP ADANAC

Our upper school students have been enjoying the beautiful natural bush environment at Camp ADANAC in the Yarra Valley. The year 6 students returned yesterday with our year 5 students heading home tomorrow. This adventure laden camp sees our students enjoying swimming, kayaking and yabbying among other engaging tasks. I would like to thank Sherryn Owen for her comprehensive planning of this camp and the team of teachers and parents who have volunteered their time to ensure our children had a great time. Our year 3 & 4 students head away next week.

Reviewing our Vision, Pedagogical Principles and Values?

We are firmly entrenched in an evaluative process that has been taking place for the last two terms. Our educational partnership with the BASTOW Educational Institute has teamed us with an educational coach. In our time working together we have established that it is critical that all members of our community - students, staff and parents have visible voice in creating the cul-ture and climate of GK. A key question that has been pondered is ‘Does every community member, regardless of age, know the schools vision, mission and values? Do they roll off the tongue easily?’

We found the answer to be no. Our vision, which has been there before I arrived in 2011, is ‘Children, Teachers, Parents: A partnership for the future.’ An aha moment arrived with the understanding that a vision should change with growth of the school and also be able to be articulated easily by our students—the key priority of our vision. This same thinking moves to our values. Review of our values occurred over 6 years ago however in this process not all voices were equally considered. It’s time to shift this.

Our Term 3 Curriculum day saw staff work through a variety of tasks that allowed us to explore key vocabulary and beliefs to rise to the surface—providing an indication of what we value. These same tasks were completed by our School Council members at our recent meeting and are now currently being undertaken with all our students. Today I am sending home the key questions via an online survey that we would love you to fill in (parent—not children) so that our final layer of voice and values can be added to our process.

This information is going to be collated and synthesized with our coach to begin the redevelop-ment of a shared vision, pedagogical principles and values that are simple and represent what we all value and want GK to stand for. A hard copy can also be found on the following page if you prefer—just return to the school, either your child’s teacher or the office. Feedback will close on Friday 17th November. Thanks for your time. Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVHWCYG

Have a great week. LeanneLeanneLeanneLeanne

If you were in an EXCELLENT SCHOOL,

If GK was an ANIMAL or an IMAGE what would it be and WHY? Eg. A butterfly because… A

tree because….

If GK was a SONG what would it be?

If GK was a METAPHOR what would it be and WHY? Eg. GK is like a cave, a place to explore and

unearth unknown treasures...

We are refocusing on our vision, values and pedagogical principles. Your voice is important in continuing to grow the culture and climate we want at GK. These

simple tasks will assist in doing this. They may sound strange but collation process cleverly helps

articulate what each member of our community values.

Please return to the office by Friday 17th November or complete online at https://

www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVHWCYG.

What is GK known for? (What would you say to someone)

What would you see? What would you feel? What would you hear?

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Student of the MonthStudent of the MonthStudent of the MonthStudent of the Month

OCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBER

Years PYears PYears PYears P----2222

Prep Jed P

Prep T

Jesse S

PT

Mia R

Prep P

Luke R

Prep P

Georgie P

Prep L

Xavier D

Prep L

Jensen H

Prep L

Chloe V W

Prep L

Noah A

PB

George S

PB

Dylan T

PB

One Koby W

1R

Stella S

1R

Benjamin S

1R

Hannah M

1L

Mace D

1L

Gabby O

1B

Rainy A

1B

Isabel H

1B

Henry B

1N

Indigo W

1N

Mitchell C

1N

Two Chloe H

2C

Winter L

2C

Toby E

2C

Archie J

2S

Sienna C

2H

Jackson B

2H

Talia P

2H

Caleb U

2H

Congratulations to our Year P-2 students. Your certificates will be

presented to you at assembly on MONDAY.

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2017 TERM 4

Month Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday October

November

Week 4

30 Grade 4 Camp—

Mt Evelyn

State Athletics

P-2 SOTM assembly

31 Grade 4 Camp—Mt

Evelyn

1 Grade 3 & 4 Camp—

Mt Evelyn

Gr5 Family Life

Parent Info Session

7pm

2 Grade 3 Camp—Mt

Evelyn

3 Grade 3

Camp—Mt

Evelyn

JSC Crazy

wig/hair day

November

Week 5

6 CURRICULUM

DAY - no students

7 Melbourne Cup

Day

8 3/4 Swimming

Gr5 Family Life

9

10

Remembrance

Day Service

November

Week 6

13 3-4 SOTM

assembly

14 Meeting Night

including PFA 7.30pm

15 3/4 Swimming

Gr5 Family Life

2018 Prep Info Night

7pm

16 17 State

Orienteering

November

Week 7

20 5-6 SOTM

assembly

2018 Prep Kinder

Visits

10-11.20

21 2018 Prep Kinder

Visits 10-11.20

Yr2 Fern Gully Lodge

Camp Day

22 2018 Prep Kinder

Visits 10-11.20

3/4 Swimming

Gr5 Family Life

Yr1 Camp Day

School Council 7.30pm

23

24

November

December

Week 8

27 P-2 SOTM

assembly

28 SeeSaw Digital

Portfolio Parent Info

Session 7-8

29 3/4 Swimming 30 1 JSC Fun

Friday—stay

tuned

December

Week 9

4 3-4 SOTM

assembly

5 Yr1-6 2018 Transi-

tion Day 1—9am-

11am

PFA meeting/dinner

6 3/4 Swimming

Bookpack Collection

Day

7 Yr1-6 2018 Transi-

tion Day 2—9am-

11am

2018 Prep

Orientation Day

9.30am—10.15am

8

December

Week 10

11 5-6 SOTM

assembly 12 Yr7 Orientation

Day

School Council

7.30pm

13 3/4 Swimming 14 Year 6

Graduation

15

December

Week 11

18 Community

Helper Morning

Tea 10am-11am

Yr6 MSAC

Excursion

19 Christmas Concert

5.30pm onwards

20 Canteen closed

Grade parties

21 22 Final

Assembly

8.40am

Yr6 Focus

1.10pm Finish

CANTEEN

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STALL HOLDERS MEETING We will be holding a Mega Fete Stall Co-ordinators meeting and we would really appreciate the opportunity to tell you the exciting plans we have in place, and our plans moving forward over the next few months. We are grateful for all the fami-lies who have accepted Stall Co-ordinator Roles.

We also understand everyone is busy but we ask if you could make a super effort to attend as we are distributing all the stall information packs and the Fete team will be on hand to answer any questions.

When: Tuesday 21st November

Time: 7pm Drinks & Nibbles

7.30pm Meeting starts

Where: GK Staffroom

2017 GK Annual Christmas Concert2017 GK Annual Christmas Concert2017 GK Annual Christmas Concert2017 GK Annual Christmas Concert

Tuesday 19th December 2017

More details to follow

SAVE THE DATE

SPECIAL UNTIL SOLD OUT – 200ml UHT Full Cream Milk $1.00

Back for the term:

Ham & Salad Box or Chicken & Salad Box - $6.50

Counter Sales – Sunshine Jelly $1

Salted (Blue) Jumps are NO LONGER AVAILABLE

*** We have had a problem with our delivery of Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagne, so this week we had GF Beef Lasagne delivered - $4 each – hopefully till we can get our Vegetable one again.***

Hoping to have a special lunch organized for mid-November, keep an eye out for info coming home or advertised soon.

If you find yourself with some free time, the following days are in need of extra help:

1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Tuesday; or 1st Wednesday of the month

I can be contacted on 9431-1599, Tues to Thurs 8.30am to1.30pm & Fri 11.15am to 1.30pm, or email

cunningham.suzanne.s@edumail.vic.gov.au , or sms 0408 172 778.

DAY & DATE NAMES

Tues 31st Oct S Mifsud

Wed 1st Nov F Tragardh; L Pugsley

Thurs 2nd Nov N Campbell-Kerr

Fri 3rd Nov J Robertshaw; C Davies; K Togni

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REGIONAL ATHLETICS

Glen Katherine was well represented

at the Regional Athletics held at Mead-

ow-Glenn Track last Wednesday 18th

October.

There were many outstanding results

with 5 students qualifying for the State

Athletics. Highlights include Keira S

winning gold in the 11yr girls discus

and shotput, Vanessa S winning gold

in 9/10 girls discus , Kayden R gold in

the 9/10 boys 800m, Dylan M gold in

9/10 boys 1500m, Silver in 200m and

Kane M gold 12/13 boys in 1500m, Sil-

ver in 800m, Lara H 3rd in 12/13 girls

200m and long jump. Well done to

Ethan D in 12/13 boys discus and our

12/13 boys relay and 9/10 boys relay

team.

Keira S –gold in 11 girls

discus and shotput

Vanessa S-gold in 9/10 girls

discus

Kayden R– gold 9/10

Boys 800

One last thing….. As part of our future planning for more productions at GK we would love to hear your

feedback on our production of Seussical Jr last term. If you could send me an email dju-

kic.melinda.m@edumail.vic.gov.au or leave me a note at the office letting the Production Team know of

your thoughts, it would be much appreciated. The good, the bad or even the improvements will all be taken

into account and will help us to future plan our school productions for the future.

Thanks

Melinda Djukic

Performing Arts Teacher.

SCHOOL BANKING School Banking is in need of some volunteers to help out on Wednesday

Mornings

8.40-10.00am

Please contact Sally King

0450 906 309

If You Can Help

BAD MOM’S

MOVIE NIGHT

SOLD OUT

2nd Hand Goods & Books ON THE LOOK OUT FOR

• Goods in great used condition, books, toys, jewellery etc

• Stall Co-ordinator Required

A collection box has been set up in the office foyer for all donations

We will be looking for Produce to sell (Fruit, Vegies, Eggs etc) so if you have a Vegie Patch or Fruit Trees we would love

you to start planting seasonal produce which we could sell (Lemons, Limes, Strawberries, Tomatoes etc)

• Small Crates to Display Products

* Stall Co-ordinator Required

Farmers Market

ON THE LOOK OUT FOR :

• Empty planter pots

• Green Fingers to plant & nurture seedlings

• Donations of small plants, ground covers

Stall Co-ordinator -Laura Allan 0400 578 856

Garden Stall

HOW CAN YOU HELP???

• Clean Preserving Jars (various sizes)

• Donations of homemade Jams, Preserves, Honey etc

• Volunteers to make Jams & Preserves

• Stall Co-ordinator Required

Jams & Preserves

HOW CAN YOU HELP???

We would like donations of : *Ribbon * Zips *Buttons *Beads *Lace Doilies *Small

clean Jars

Stall Co-ordinator -Rebecca Evans 0410 559 852

Craft & Gifts Stall

There are so many ways in which every family can assist toward our Mega Fete. Many people are happy to be ‘hands

on’ whilst some like to work behind the scenes. We are happy to accept ALL assistance.

Now is the time to start making, collecting, planting etc—so please read below and see if you are able to help, donate

or collect for us!

Over the coming weeks we will be adding to the things we need—so if you can’t help now, keep watching!

SHOUTING OUT for Donations!

Sunday 25th March 2018 10am—3pm

COMMUNITY NEWS

The North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club is

having its Milo In2Cricket Registra5on Day

on Sunday 21st October, 2017 between

9.30am and 11.00am

at the Eltham North Reserve, Wa8letree

Road, Eltham North.

The Milo program if for kids between 5 to 7

years of age and promises skill sessions as

well as having fun.

COMMUNITY NEWS